The former After Peacock Room has a new tenant – Lily:
“New C Restaurant serving Western Mediterranean Cuisine. Seating Capacity of 60, Total Occupancy Load of 100, and a Summer Garden with 30 Seats.”
One sec, I’m gonna have to consult a map…
Updates as more is known and they get closer to opening.
Thanks to Casey for sending from H Street, NE around 12th.
Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you!
Thanks to Jacob for sending:
“Grown in the Wangari Gardens in Park View.”
Great Garden Haul was made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to all who messaged about many Taylor Gourmet locations closing before Sunday. (more…)
Photo by Jenny A-S NPS
National Park Service Rep. updates this morning:
“NB Rock Creek Parkway remains closed today. Please avoid NB Pkwy if at all possible- recommend getting off at Virginia Ave. All NB traffic diverted at Mass Ave exit.”
Photo by Jenny A-S NPS
From yesterday:
“Engineers from @USDOTFHWA are responding to assess the full extent of the problem. Drivers should expect long delays and closures through at least tonight.”
“Crews evaluating a large pothole on Rock Creek Parkway north of Waterside Dr. 2 northbound lanes diverted onto Waterside Dr. 2 southbound lanes currently open to northbound traffic. Long delays, avoid the area if possible. Be prepared for changing conditions & traffic patterns.”
via google maps
Original MPD alert:
“Alert: Shooting at 0220 hrs at I/O 16th & Euclid St, NW. Lookout for LOF…7-8 …JUV MALES….16-20 YRS OF AGE….SHOOTER WAS L/S WEARING A WHITE SHIRT WITH BROAD SHOULDERS…6 FT-6’2 INCHES TALL…..L/S N/B…ON EUCLID TOWARDS MOZART
WHITE SEDAN WITH FULL GLASS BLACK ROOF”
From MPD:
“Update – A second adult male victim has been located. The second victim has a gunshot wound to the lower leg and is enroute to an area hospital for treatment. (more…)
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Thanks and have a great weekend!
Massive Friday afternoon news from Washingtonian:
“Taylor Gourmet will close all 17 of its DC-area stores after Sunday, September 23.”
Updates when more is known!!
Featured Events This Weekend
Happy Tuesday! The following is a list of featured events for the upcoming week, as submitted to our event calendar.
Lights Out Gym Wear Party!
Friday, September 21 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
L8 Lounge, 727 15th Street NW
Join us for our first Ball with our Special Guest Mother Elektra from the hit show “POSE” and DJ’s Dani Toro & X Gonzalez. Are you fierce enough to snatch a trophy for your house? Assemble your squad, grab your gear and get ready turn up!
Restore Rock Creek for National Public Lands Day
Saturday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Piney Branch Tributary at Ingleside Terrace NW
Celebrate National Public Lands Day, a day to connect people to public lands in their community, inspire environmental stewardship, and encourage the use of public lands for education, recreation, and general health. Volunteers will continue a summer-long restoration project at the Piney Branch tributary.
From an email:
“WHO: Smithsonian Associates Presents The Second City: Made in America (Some Assembly Required)
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 28
6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
tickets here.
WHERE: National Museum of Natural History
Baird Auditorium
10th St. & Constitution Ave., N.W.
Metro: Federal Triangle
The Secondy City is coming to the Smithsonian! A certified national comedy institution since 1959, (more…)
