Borderstan Brief

(Corrected at 9:59 a.m.) Hotel Gets Massive Addition — The Washington Hilton on Connecticut Ave NW near Dupont Circle is getting 194 new rental units, a wine bar, rooftop recreation area and a fitness center. [The 42 Bus]

Doggy Bloggy — You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but someone has taught them how to use the internet. Check out this new blog and its “chill dogs.” [New Columbia Heights]

West End Cinema Returns — National theater chain Landmark Theatres will revive West End Cinema on M Street on July 17. [Borderstan]

Cash Cocktails — Two-week-old Claudia’s Steakhouse near McPherson Square is serving $125 martinis and people are actually drinking them. The drink features the “world’s most expensive” gin and the restaurant owner said it nets him less than $5 profit per glass. [City Paper]

Securing the Pope — The Secret Service is already taking steps to ensure Pope Francis will be secure during his visit to the District — and parts of Borderstan — in September. [NBC4]