425 12th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Assets from the Washington, DC landmark eatery Ollie’s Trolley, a downtown lunchtime hotspot at the base of the historic Hotel Harrington since 1989, are now up for auction at CapitalOnlineAuctions.com.

Fans of Ollie’s Trolley can bid on more than 100 lots from the restaurant, which will close Dec. 12 as part of the Hotel Harrington sale. Available to the highest bidder are the iconic “Ollie Fries” and “Ollie Burgers” neon signs; additional Ollie’s Trolley indoor and outdoor signage; vintage and vintage-inspired décor items; trolley imagery and décor; the eatery’s signature red booth seating and padded chairs; high-end commercial kitchen equipment, and much more.

“There are many pieces of nostalgia that will strike a chord with fans looking for an item to remember Ollie’s Trolley by,” said Mitch Rotker, owner of Capital Online Auctions, which is hosting the online auction. “We also hope that the commercial kitchen equipment and classic dining fixtures can go back into the local business community to be used in area businesses and restaurants.”

Bidding on the Ollie’s Trolley auction begins closing on Dec. 14 at 11:00 am EST.

R. also reported: “Harry’s Bar’s last day is Sunday, December 3. I’m there on Friday night December 1 and it is packed.” Read More

10 I Street, SW

“Dear PoPville,

Just noticed this morning that South Capitol Street icon and landmark, the Capitol Skyline Hotel has just covered over the “Hotel” part of their signage. Read More

Thanks to R. for sending: “I think the motel 6 in union market is on its last legs… zoning notices go from the motel to a few buildings over.” Read More

1337 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: We first heard plans for a hotel here back in 2018.

The liquor license placard for Sixty DC says:

“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Hotel with a total of 80 rooms. Summer Garden with 140 seats and total
occupancy of 160. Read More

Thanks to J. for sending: “Sadly, looks like about a month or so, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Washington Hilton was replaced by a generic, Starbucks-serving-but-not-a-Starbucks clone. I loved the Coffee Bean iced coffee. Bah!” Read More

10th and K Street, NW

Thanks to Jared for sending: “new restaurant just opened in the Embassy Suites downtown at 10th and K St. NW. Replaces Finn & Porter”

Check out the menus here.

Thanks to Fox for sending around 8:20 this morning: “Still smells so had to have happened in the overnight hours.”

From DC Fire and EMS: “Update 2 Alarm fire 900 F St NW. 10 story occupied hotel with fire in walls & ceiling 6th & possibly 7th floor. Occupants evacuated. No injuries.”

“Box Alarm 9th & F Sts NW. #DCsBravest on scene with outside patio area on fire. Fire extension to building awning. Checking for extension into interior.”

“2 Alarm fire 900 block F St NW. Fire in walls 6th floor apartment with extension to 7th floor of 10 story building. Aprox 20 units & 100 personnel operating.” Read More

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves

First the blight is removed, then the Waldorf Astoria opens, then the Old Post Office Clock Tower reopens and now the big news from José Andrés this morning (“A vibrant mix of sophisticated cuisine by @chefjoseandres & playful lounge spaces”): Read More

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves

At the now open Waldorf Astoria. Thanks to Jared for sharing: “The Old Post Office Clock Tower has quietly reopened to visitors. Free, no tickets needed, and as of yet, no lines. Great endcap to a lunchtime walk.” Read More

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Thanks to Josh for sending the other day: “The Waldorf Astoria opened today. Didn’t take long at all for the Trump Hotel switchover.”