500 New Jersey Ave, NW via google maps

Thanks to Chai for passing on from Bobinator’s report:

“Yet another DC bar closed for good: Billy Goat Tavern, outpost of the Chicago bar of SNL fame. It’s burgers and cheap breakfasts, and friendly bar scene, were popular with Georgetown Law students, office workers, hotel guests, and employees of nearby labor unions.”

According to yelp they’ve been closed since August.

“Respect: John Thompson” by Billy Colbert (from 2017 in Bladgen Alley, Shaw)

From ESPN:

“Legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson Jr., known simply as “Big John” throughout college basketball, has died at age 78.

Born Sept. 2, 1941, Thompson starred for John Carroll High School in Washington, D.C., Read More

In his job as a lead web developer for the U.S. Mint, Nathan Wallace makes a point of listening closely to his clients. Then he goes a step further.

“Sometimes, what they need is not what they’re asking for,” said Wallace, a graduate of the Georgetown University Master’s in Technology Management program. “Really, just listening for what they need is sometimes more important.”

For Wallace, that means not just listening, but learning to empathize and make the customer’s needs your own. It requires a special awareness and the kind of communication skills not typically taught in technology classes. And, increasingly, it’s what employers are looking for in new college graduates, particularly those in the STEM fields.

In a recent survey by Morning Consult, hiring managers and HR professionals put a premium on these “soft skills,” with 74 percent saying listening skills are valuable, 70 percent noting attention to detail and 69 percent citing effective communication.

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From an email:

“While Capital One has long been a hometown bank in the District, the company is thrilled to announce plans of two new Café locations slated for Georgetown and Chinatown.

WHAT THE CAPITAL ONE CAFÉS ARE ALL ABOUT: At the intersection of both the digital and physical worlds are the Capital One Cafés – a space that’s intentionally designed for how people live and bank today. The Capital One Cafes are about solving visitor’s financial problems and helping them reach their money goals. The new locations will serve as a community space where DC residents can recharge their bank accounts, devices and lives while learning new ways to manage their finances through free Capital One services like Money Coaching or Money Workshops, try out new digital and financial tools, use fee-free ATMs, tap into free Wi-Fi, or simply grab a great cup of coffee or local pastries.”

1414 9th Street, NW

Can Imm Thai break the curse of 1414? 1414 9th Street, NW is the former home to Vegetate, Cafe Eagle, Taqueria Mexicana, Eagle (again), Northern Restaurant and Secret Lounge and Sports Bar and Chao Ku. Good luck!! And thanks to Tony for sending word.

Also now open – Kung Fu Tea above Zannchi:

1529 Wisconsin Ave, NW

2609 24th Street, NW courtesy Bar Civita

In the excitement of Bastille Day we missed this reporting about Bar Civita from Washingtonian:

“Bar Civita will close in Woodley Park by the end of July, according to chef/owner Liam LaCivita.”

1525 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From Via Umbria:

“We are thrilled to announce the latest member of the Via Umbria family: Chef Liam LaCivita.

With his addition, Via Umbria is expanding on its successful Italian Dinning Experience model by adding more made-to-order items and homemade pasta dishes with seasonal sauces. Liam is a man with a vision bringing signature dishes that integrate regional cheeses and charcuterie like we’ve never done before.

We are so excited to have him on board and invite you to join us in our café and our chef’s table to taste for yourself the new Umbrian experience.”