Capitol Hill

Capital City Subs Still Closed on Barracks Row but Getting Closer to Reopening

By Prince Of Petworth

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751 8th Street, SE

In late Nov. we noted that District Doughnut was coming to Barracks Row in the Spring and that Capital City Subs had closed next door. On Dec. 5th Barracks Row Main St wrote:

“Hey @PoPville – Capital City Subs at 751 8th St SE didn’t close down! New owners are just remodeling the interior. Should be back open soon!”

A concerned citizen wondered “was there any follow-up and/or correction made here?”

While “be back open soon” is subjective, I was finally able to get a peek inside Saturday and they look very close now. The inside is all cleaned up making the space nearly unrecognizable. I’ll update again with photos and menu when an a reopening date is announced.

Props to the Cops – Package Theft Arrests

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“Yesterday afternoon at about 3:00 PM, two PSA 107 Officers saw a subject, known to them as a package thief, standing in the 200 block of 11th St SE holding several items that appeared to be package contents. The Officers made contact with the subject and after further investigation they were able to identify the property as being stolen from the front of a home in the 1100 block of Independence Ave SE. The subject, a 47 year old male of Southeast Washington, DC, was arrested and charged with theft and the stolen items were recovered.

Last night, shortly after midnight, 1D plainclothes Officers were conducting surveillance of a suspicious person in the 600 block of 7th St NE. As a result of the Officers operations, they stopped this subject in the 700 block of H St NE, and recovered stolen property that had been discarded by the suspect in 600 block of 7th St NE. Additionally, the suspect had several outstanding bench warrants that stem from earlier package theft arrests. This subject, a 52 year old male of No Fixed Address, was arrested and the property was recovered.”

New Spa, Lavender Retreat Wellness Club, Opens on Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

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1236 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

A reader spots the new Lavender Retreat Wellness Club on Capitol Hill:

“With locations in both in Woodbridge, VA and Capitol Hill, Washington DC, Lavender Retreat Wellness Club offers a wide range of wellness therapies including therapeutic massages, skin care treatments, nutritional counseling, and chiropractic adjustments.

Come in, and treat yourself with Lavender Retreat Wellness Club’s serene environment designed to fill you with total relaxation, away from the noises of the outside world.

Lavender Retreat Wellness Club also organizes select travel adventures. We will rent our gorgeous facility as a meeting place for your events.

Individual and Corporate Wellness Club Memberships’ availability is limited, so act now and embark on a journey to holistic health at Lavender Retreat wellness club!”

Art & Soul hosting Pacific Northwest Beer Dinner Sat. Jan. 11

By Prince Of Petworth

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415 New Jersey Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Art and Soul continues its monthly series of intimate, family-style meals hosted by Executive Chef Wes Morton and his team with a dinner focusing on the brews and food of the Pacific Northwest. Held the second Saturday of the month, Saturday Suppers begin with a reception and passed hors d’oeuvres before moving to a seated, four-course meal.

The first of this year’s suppers, to be held on January 11, has been conceived by Art and Soul Chef de Cuisine Doug Alexander, an Oregon native and aficionado of the region’s micro breweries. The meal will highlight brews that are hard to find on this coast paired with dishes such as Columbia River Salmon and Red Wine Braised Leg of Venison.

Pacific Northwest Beer Dinner Menu (PDF)

And here are a list of the beers:

Double IPA, Tricerahops, Ninkansi Brewing Company, Eugene, OR
American Wild Ale, Sang Noir, Cascade Brewing Company, Portland, OR
American Strong Ale, Dead Guy XS, Rogue Ales, Newport, OR
American Porter, Black Butte, Deschutes Brewery, Bend, OR
American Barleywine, Old Knucklehead, Bridgeport Brewing Company, Portland, OR

The event begins at 7 p.m. and costs $70 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Advance reservations are required and may be made through eventrbite.”

Mon. Afternoon Rental Option – Capitol Hill

By Prince Of Petworth

607 Browns Court Southeast

This rental is located at 607 Browns Court, Southeast:

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The listing says:

“lovely mews setting for this private Mid-Century Modern 2BR 1FB townhouse just steps from Eastern Market, Metro, and all the delights of Capitol Hill. Wood floors in Living/Dining and Bedrooms/Hallways. Wood burning fireplace. Gas cooking. Dishwasher. Washer & Dryer in apartment. Off-street parking near by. Friendly neighborhood. Pets welcome case-by-case with additional deposit. NO smokers.”

You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/1 bath is going for $2,000/Mo.

Another Alleged Package Thief Caught – “The package/gift is apparently a gift from the child’s grandparents”

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“Today [Friday] First District Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person suspected of stealing packages in the area of 11th & Constitution Ave NE. Officers canvassed the area and later located a subject at 11th & PA Ave SE, who matched the description of the suspicious person. When the Officers contacted the person, they recovered a package and contents, which appeared to be a gift for a child. There was no address label found, so we cannot yet identify the owner of the package. The package/gift is apparently a gift from the child’s grandparents. If anyone in the community learns of a theft of a package that is similar to this, please email me directly at daniel.hickson(at)dc.gov.”

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