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The 5pm Post – National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Opens Today

Published November 18, 2011 at 5:00PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user yostinator

From an email:

“The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden ice rink will be open through mid-March, weather permitting. View sculpture and listen to music from a state-of-the-art sound system while skating around the rink

Two Hour Sessions Begin on the Hour
Admission per Session
$8.00 adults
$7.00 seniors age 50 and over, students with valid ID,
and children age 12 and under
$195.00 season pass

Skate and Locker Rentals
Skate rental: $3.00; ID required
Locker rental: $0.50; $5.00 deposit required

Ice Rink Hours and Evening Access
Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 9:00pm
Friday – Saturday, 10:00am – 11:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am – 9:00pm

Evenings, after the National Gallery of Art closes, access to the ice rink and Pavilion Café is limited to the Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive entrances at 9th Street

Pavilion Café Hours
Monday – Thursday, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Friday – Saturday, 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am – 7:00pm

Pavilion Café Menu

Freshly made wraps, sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, salads
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, wine, and beer

Reservations, General Information, Opening Announcements
202.289.3360

National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue between Third and Seventh Streets
202.737.4215
www.nga.gov

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Java Green for Sale!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 14, 2011 at 4:30PM

Photo by flickr user tvol

Thanks to a reader for sending the heads up that Java Green was for sale at 1020 19th St NW. The MRIS listing says:

“A rare opportunity to own a locally renowned Vegetarian eatery w/great lunch business in “K St corridor” w/room to expand to breakfast. Loyal existing customer base & owner will train buyer on existing product line. This is turnkey & staff (7) can remain. Take right over. Catering business can be expanded & recipe products are uniquely created & easy to produce w/small area. Business only for sale…”

The listing says the price is $599,000 which has to be some sorta typo right? Also not clear if this will affect sister store Cafe Green located at 1513 17th St, NW.

Are there any fans of Java Green?

Apparently Funxion Phase Two must overcome a Complete Liquidation of Current Space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 14, 2011 at 1:30PM

Last week we learned that Funxion would be under new management and reopen for Phase Two at 1309 F St, NW. An alert reader sends word of how significant the change will be – from a Craigslist listing:

“Multi Million Dollar Restaurant Closing – Selling Everything this week – $1 (Metro Center Washington DC)

We are unfortunately closing our restaurant and everything in is now for sale this week…

Refrigerators
Freezers
Ovens
Smallware
Pots
Pans
Knives
Containers
Blenders
Microwaves
Sinks
Toilets
Automatic Toilet Paper Dispensers
and on and on
State of the Art Sound System”

TJ Maxx coming to 13th and F St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 9, 2011 at 4:30PM

DC BID shares the news:

“Downtown’s getting another clothing retailer. Hint: it has a catchy jingle, sought after prices, and lets you inspire your “inner maximista.” That’s right, if you guessed T.J. Maxx. The department store that sells brand name and designer fashions at a discount plans to open in the humungous Homer Building (601 13th Street) next spring. The Maxx will assume space once occupied by RitzCamera and face F Street.”

Any TJ Maxx fans?

Drilling Tennis and Golf Closing Downtown after 36 Years

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 8, 2011 at 4:30PM

Drilling Tennis and Golf is located at 1040 17th St, NW (just north of K St.) For those who play tennis and/or golf – these are some of the nicest folks I’ve met. Very sad to see them go after so many years. I was told that they couldn’t renegotiate a new lease. You can visit their sister store in Rockville at 1701 Rockville Pike (301-230-9195) The 17th St, NW location will remain open for a few more weeks while the remaining inventory is sold.

Jimmy John’s Update – Getting Very Close

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 8, 2011 at 12:30PM

14th and L St, NW

The folks from Jimmy Johns were a bit optimistic when they mentioned a late Aug/early Sept. opening for their new DC stores. But I am happy to say – they are getting damned close. Here’s what the inside looks like at 14th and L St, NW (which looks like will open first):

14th and L St, NW

1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

And how the second location on Pennsylvania Ave, NW was looking on Saturday:

1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Schakolad Chocolate Factory Closes at 1107 19th St, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 7, 2011 at 10:04PM

Schakolad Chocolate Factory was located at 1107 19th St, NW (just north of L street.) I’ll be sure to update when a new location is selected.

In the meantime where is the best chocolate shop in the city? Has anyone gone to the one in Union Station?

Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month at LINCOLN Restaurant Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published November 3, 2011 at 12:30PM

Photos courtesy of LINCOLN – Peanut Butter Waffle

From a press release:

“November is National Peanut Butter Lovers’ month, a time to celebrate one of America’s favorite foods. This official month-long celebration inspired LINCOLN’s Executive Chef Demetrio Zavala to add three items to the menu that include peanut butter.

Since Peanut Butter is one of those foods that seem to strike a particular comfort food cord with most people, Zavala created three delicious courses with a soup, savory dish, and a dessert to celebrate peanut butter.

The three menu items include:
• Peanut Soup with Sautéed Shallots, Tomato and fresh chive
• Bourbon Marinated All Natural New York Strip with a Peanut Butter
Parsnip Purée, Caramel Apple Jalapeno Butter
• Peanut Butter Applewood Bacon Waffle with Grape Jelly Mousse

The Peanut Butter items will be available at LINCOLN for the entire month of November.

LINCOLN Restaurant is located at 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW”

Photos courtesy of LINCOLN – Peanut Soup

Photos courtesy of LINCOLN – NY Strip

New Thai Restaurant – DC Thai Restaurant and Bakery Opens Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 25, 2011 at 4:04AM

Bucking the clever name trend in Thai restaurants (Beau Thai, Thai Phoon Thai Tanic etc.) a new Thai restaurant aptly named – DC Thai Restaurant has opened up at 1018 Vermont Ave, NW (above the recently opened King of Kabob).

I’ll be honest – I’m particularly curious about the bakery part – anyone happen to check them out yet? If not, we’ll revisit for a proper judging after they’ve been open for a bit. You can see their menu here:

DC Thai Restaurant Menu

The lunch special could be pretty good for those that work nearby:

Judging Restaurants – Vidalia

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 24, 2011 at 12:00PM

Vidalia is located at 1990 M Street, NW. Their Web site says:

You can see their menus here.

I know they used to be very popular. But with all the great restaurants that have opened up, I don’t hear them mentioned as often as I used to. Anyone still a fan? Any must order items?