Thanks to a reader for sending.
Capitol Hill
621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
From Pound the Hill:
“Friends, we are sad to announce that Pound is closing Sunday evening. We are excited to announce that Bourbon Coffee, Washington D.C. will be opening Monday. We are overwhelmed with emotions, but most of all, want to say a huge THANK YOU to each of you.
And here is our full letter about this weekend.”
Pound the Hill faced some tax issues back in March. And back in 2012 Pound the Hill issued a plea saying they were in danger of closing. Pound the Hill opened up at 621 Pennsylvania Ave, SE in March 2011.
524 8th Street, SE
Ed. Note: I hadn’t realized Tash House of Kabob had closed!
From a press release:
“Chef Rob Weland will open his first independently owned and operated restaurant, Garrison, along the historic commercial corridor, Barracks Row. Located at 524 8th Street, SE, Garrison will exemplify Chef Weland’s signature cooking style of simple, clean flavors using high quality, sustainably grown ingredients whenever possible, served in a comfortable neighborhood setting. Opening is planned for mid to late summer.
Garrison will feature rustic yet sophisticated dishes like roasted meats, fish and vegetables from a wood-burning oven complemented by house-preserved cultures, vinegars and produce. Handmade pastas, crudos, and a variety of simple vegetable dishes will offer diners a la carte options to round out their meals.
Weland will work closely with Mike Protas of Boyd, Md.’s One Acre Farm, popular on Capitol Hill for his weekly CSA, to directly source custom-grown produce for the neighborhood restaurant. The wine and cocktail list will offer seasonal punches, several classic cocktails and a focused wine selection. Weland consulted with Erin Mara, owner of Mara Home, on Garrison’s design, which true to its neighborhood restaurant image will be warm, welcoming and unpretentious.
Initially, the restaurant will serve dinner only with plans to eventually open for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Final food and beverage menus, along with operating hours, reservations, and other information will be made available closer to opening.
A longtime resident of the Capitol Hill neighborhood, Weland is excited to open his first restaurant a few blocks from his home. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Weland has cooked in Michelin starred kitchens in Lyon, France, Philadelphia, Manhattan, and Washington. He was formerly Executive Chef at Cork Wine Bar where he garnered critical praise for his ability to create imaginative dishes using simple ingredients. Prior to that, Weland served as Executive Chef at Poste Moderne Brasserie where he became known for his strong commitment to seasonal and sustainably grown products, becoming the first chef in the city to create his own restaurant garden.”
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717 8th Street, SE
Update another reader says:
“I was in line. They told us the basement was flooded. Handed out $20 gift cards to those seated and those in line.”
Wild report from a reader:
“@PoPville rose’s luxury unexpectedly closed after seating all tables tonight, said that they were concerned the food wasn’t fit to be served”
“called us back later (since we were on the list) confirming they were closed for the night and told us not to come”
“woman who let us know was extremely distraught when telling us. those at tables and in line got handed gift cards”
Anyone else happen to be there last night?
“This cat is obviously a house cat, affectionate and hanging in all our yards. We have fed it daily. Big Bushy black tail. One white arm, one stripes. Gold eyes and needs to find its home. Around 11th SE and G street. Call 202-656-0834.”
Thanks to Alex Golding for sending: “some pictures of the Hine School demolition. The kids love the big machines!”
The future from HineSchool.com:
“The Stanton-Eastbanc team plans a mixed-use development, re-connecting Eastern Market and the Metro Station, that is as richly diverse, architecturally distinguished and historically rooted as the surrounding Hill community.”
From the New Hill East listserv Thursday:
“I wanted to send thanks out to the amazing people who chased down a robber at Lincoln Park this afternoon.
A woman with a very young baby in a carrier had her wallet and phone snatched. The thief took off across the park, pursued by at least 2 people on foot. Confronted by another pedestrian outside P&C Market where the first pursuers caught up to him, he handed over the things he had stolen. He then tried to get away with the young woman he had originally been walking with. At that point a jogger with a dog accosted him and kept him company until the police arrived and took him into custody.
With all the recent assaults and fear in the air, and as someone who wasn’t quite sure what to do when a crime was playing out just across the street, it was inspiring to witness the fearless tenacity of some of our neighbors. Thank you!”
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700 Constitution Avenue, NE
Been a long time coming… You can read more about the history of the property here.
Rendering via 700 Constitution.com
A reader nominates 6th Street, SE (from G Street to Independence Ave):
“The road always has been horrible. I believe that the street has been that way for more than few weeks or months. Not only me, but we, drivers, have to drive on bike lane to avoid the rough roads.”
Looks like maybe there was/is utility work? Anyone know what’s up here?
517 8th Street, SE
The sad news comes from Capitol Hill Corner:
“The owner of the building housing Barracks Row institution that is Las Placitas at 517 8th Street, SE, will not renew the restaurant’s lease when it expires in October, and Matchbox – located next door – will expand into the space.”
Fortunately for huge fans, and for 16th Street Heights residents, work is progressing on their 4724 14th Street, NW location:
