photo by Master of All Metal
May your bellies be full and your families not too crazy. Safe and happy holiday to all.
Holiday
1537 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Ivy and Coney, the birthplace of Thick Malort, is proud to announce something you might actually enjoy: Hanukkah Bar is back! Beginning Sunday, November 28th through Decemberish, whenever we take the decorations down, the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, and fun will be had by all. And we take credit cards now. The year 5782, what a time to be alive! It’s been a tough 20 months, so it’s time for all of us to wash it away with a round on the Shotnorah. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Where to get Christmas trees in DC pre-thanksgiving?!”
Ed. Note: We spoke about cutting your own at Christmas Tree farm here. We spoke about where to buy trees last year here and here. Any other early spots?
Photo by Alex Davidson
Alex shared yesterday around 4:30pm: “POTUS and VPOTUS arriving to feed people at DC Central Kitchen.”
The Hill reported: “Biden, Harris, first lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff visited D.C. Central Kitchen, which recycles food from local caterers, restaurants and hotels to provide meals for individuals who need them and for homeless shelters, after-school programs and rehabilitation clinics.”
2019 lighting photo by Joy Asico / Asico Photo
From a press release:
“CityCenterDC, the District’s premier luxury mixed-use development, is thrilled to kick off the festive season with the return of joyful holiday celebrations. After a 2020 hiatus, CityCenterDC will host their Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on November 27, 2021 and will reintroduce the iconic Ice Maze with new twists, turns, and lighting December 10th-12th. (more…)
From an email:
“Eight crazy nights with eight different cheeses? Let’s get lit!
Paste & Rind Cheese Co., a small cheese business operating out of Tastemakers DC, is so excited to offer our Hanukkah 8 Nights of Cheese Collection! (more…)
Po Boy Jim shares this deliciousness: “It’s that time. Get your deep fried turkey orders in before the cut off….”
“PICK UP WILL BE AT OUR OTHER RESTAURANT: CREOLE ON 14th 3345 14th Street NW DC 20010
DATES: 11/24 WEDNESDAY 5pm-10pm & 11/25 THURSDAY 9AM – 12PM”
Check out all the deliciousness here.
“We’re proud to be serving Whisked Pies once again! Current selection includes Apple Crumble, Bourbon Pecan, Lemon Coconut and Pumpkin!” (more…)
100 Maryland Avenue, SW courtesy USBG
From The United States Botanic Garden:
“The U.S. Botanic Garden (USBG) will offer an outdoor holiday display this year, running from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, closed on December 25. The outdoor displays will include festive decorations, trains, evergreens, and lights in the outdoor gardens. As part of the festivities, G-gauge model trains will run between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day in the gated outdoor gardens. All outdoor gardens are open and will have decorations. The Conservatory and public restrooms remain closed due to the closure of the U.S. Capitol campus buildings. (more…)
“The 2020 National Christmas Tree with the White House in the background. NPS/ Liz Macro”
From the National Park Service:
“Start your 2021 holiday season with the 99th National Christmas Tree Lighting! This beloved American tradition, presented by the National Park Service (NPS) and National Park Foundation (NPF), features musical performances and the official lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in President’s Park. This year, the ceremony and official lighting will take place on Thursday, Dec. 2.
LL COOL J will be the host, (more…)