Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed an increasing number of large segway tours using/blocking/monopolizing the all-too-disrupted Pennsylvania Ave bike lanes. What I saw last week was just out of control — probably 5 groups on the blocks between the White House and the FBI building, forcing bicyclists out into the lanes as they stopped and circled up to chat.
Are segways even allowed on bike lanes?
901 G Street NW, Photo courtesy of DC Library
From a press release:
Food for thought is taking on a whole new meaning this summer at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
For a limited time, members of the Food Truck Association of Metropolitan Washington will be serving up lunch on Wednesdays outside the library at 901 G Street NW. It’s the second year the food truck association and the library have partnered together for the weekly program, called Books & Bites.
District residents and downtown workers can grab lunch at the food trucks, relax at special seating just outside of the library and enjoy the library’s free WiFi and other services.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with the Food Truck Association again this summer,” said Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper. “Just like the different food trucks offer people variety, the Library offers something for everyone. I love seeing people finding good reads and good food at their Library.”
The trucks that will be parked at the library will be announced on Wednesday mornings using social media.
“Books & Bites at the Library helps draw new people to the library – some of whom may have not visited the beautiful building before – and make the area more active and vibrant,” said Doug Povich, chairman of the Food Truck Association of Metropolitan Washington.
Ed. Note: Food trucks are there Wednesdays from around 11:30 am to to about 1:30 pm.
1011 19th Street, NW
From a press release:
Chicago-based PROTEIN BAR will open its third, and largest, Washington, DC-area location Thursday June 13 at 1011 19th Street NW at K Street. On June 13 the first 51 people in line at 11 am will receive one free Protein Bar Bar-rito.
This 2,600 square-foot PROTEIN BAR will include a full catering kitchen with the capacity to provide catering, delivery and service to corporate events for up to 300 people.
PROTEIN BAR’s menu features made to order customizable high-protein blended drinks, bowls, fresh-made chili, soups, salads, and the signature quinoa-packed PROTEIN BAR-RITOs. Mindful of freshness and quality, PROTEIN BAR sauces and dressings are made in-house daily. All menu items are high in protein & fiber and low in fat and refined sugar. PROTEIN BAR uses organic, all-natural, and locally-sourced ingredients and provides a complete list of all nutritional information and ingredients for their entire menu.
Matt Matros, founder of PROTEIN BAR, opened the first restaurant in Chicago in May 2009 after shedding 60 pounds by following a high-protein diet. He created the restaurants as a place where healthy food providing the right balance of protein, good fat and healthy carbs can be universally accessible and affordable.
PROTEIN BAR – 1011 19th Street NW at K Street – 202.887.0100
Monday – Friday 7 am until 8 pm; Saturday 10 am until 4 pm. Closed Sunday
12th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Ed. Note: You can read an awesome history of the Old Post Office Building here.
From a press release:
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced it has completed negotiations with the Trump Organization on a 60 year lease agreement to redevelop and manage the iconic Old Post Office building and annex on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Under the agreement, $200 million of private sector funds will be invested to restore the 114 year old federal building and convert it into a luxury mixed-use development — Trump International Hotel, The Old Post Office, Washington D.C.– that will serve the local community, preserve the facility, and save taxpayer dollars. The pending agreement now moves to Congress for a review period of 30 in-session days.
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1426 L Street, NW
Tough times continue for the space at 1426 L St, NW. Roc Bar had only opened up in the space (next to Post Pub) back in Sept. 2012. Prior to that The Reserve was evicted from the building in June 2011. Not sure how long Roc Bar has been closed but I just noticed the for lease sign on the building. Maybe it’s the Formstone looking front…
13th and F Street, NW
A note posted on the door of M&S Grill at 600 13th Street, NW says the restaurant has been closed for a remodel. However on Friday Washington Business Journal noted that the DC M&S Grill location has been removed from the McCormick and Schmicks website. More info on plans for the space when they become available. Were there any fans of M&S Grill?
This rental is located at 1150 K Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Only Studio in this terrific building in wonderful location. Large 657 sq. ft. Studio with granite counters in Kitchen and Bathroom. ~75 sq. ft Patio adds light and versatility. Two large double closets, washer/dryer in unit. Red, Green, Yellow lines only blocks away. Great roof deck with 360 degree views of city – terrific 4th viewing of fireworks. Gym and party room. K Street Corridor.”
This studio is going for $1,700/Mo.
From a press release:
The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) will offer a series of outdoor movies this summer in partnership with The Heurich House Museum. The “Golden Cinema Series” will be shown in the courtyard of the Heurich House Museum on Fridays, June 7- July 12. All films are free and open to the public. Gates to the Heurich House Museum courtyard will open at 8 p.m. and the movies will start at sunset.
Films selected for the “Golden Cinema Series” were produced during the ‘Golden Age of Hollywood,’ including three films from the 1940’s and two films from the 1950’s. The five features are: Casablanca on June 7, Rear Window on June 14, Some Like It Hot on June 28, Yankee Doodle Dandy to be shown on July 5 in honor of the Independence Day weekend, and, The Philadelphia Story on July 12. Iconic personalities from Hollywood, including Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, Katherine Hepburn and Cary Grant, star in the movies.
Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket, and to make a night of the “Golden Cinema Series” in the garden of one of D.C.’s finest Victorian-era homes.
The Heurich House Museum is located at 1307 New Hampshire Avenue NW in Washington, D.C., south of Dupont Circle and a block from the south entrance of the Dupont Circle Metro station. The gates to the courtyard are located on Sunderland Place NW.
1909 K Street, NW
LOOK opened up in the former Teatro Goldoni space on K Street back in March. A recent liquor license placard posted out front says:
“Request is for an expansion to increase capacity load from 186 to 419.”
Business must be good…
You can see their menus here.
From DDOT:
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced that the closures on 14th Street NW and F Street NW will remain in place while DC Water continues to repair a damaged sewer line at this location.
DC Water and contractor crews will work 24 hours per day until the repair is complete and it is likely that this activity will continue beyond tomorrow evening.
Current Street Closures
· 14th Street NW between Pennsylvania Avenue NW and New York Avenue NW and
· F Street NW between 13th and 15th Streets NWThe sidewalks and crosswalks along 14th Street NW and F Street NW remain open. Repair activities may require for the crosswalks to be temporary closed at the 14th and F Street intersection.
Motorists that are headed northbound on 14th Street NW are advised to turn onto Constitution Avenue to avoid traffic backups approaching Pennsylvania Avenue.