The revival story of D.C.’s H Street corridor, as told in Monday’s Washington Examiner, is one of a struggle between saving the neighborhood without sacrificing its identity. Therefore, the new businesses, mostly nightlife-serving bars and restaurants, all have a gimmick to lure new audiences out to the neighborhood.

That makes H Street’s up-and-coming vibe more quirky/trendy than just plain old D.C. trendy, said Frank Hankins, owner of the coffee and wine bar Sova.