“Dear PoP,
A new location for Mandalay (Burmese restaurant in Silver Spring, if you haven’t been, it’s great and family-owned!) is slated for a new building being built in Shaw [1501 9th St. NW].
And I had dinner at Adega Wine Cellars in Silver Spring Saturday night and our waiter said the owner is planning a new lounge in DC called the Dirty Martini – I found this website for it, but all it says is “Summer 2010” [ 1223 Connecticut Ave, NW].
I think the building above is part of National Geographic… This is on L or possibly M St, NW between 16th and 17th downtown. It’s got some great angles and a cool tiered green surface. I also like how it gets a very different look depending upon your angle. What do you guys think – thumbs up or down?
Central is located at 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW. I’m gonna have to add this to my special occasion restaurant list… You can see their menus here. For those that have had the good fortune to eat here – are there any must order items? How would you say this place ranks among DC’s “special occasion” restaurants?
Naan & Beyond is located at 1710 L. St., NW. You can see their menus here. Looks like a good lunch spot. The naan sandwiches sound pretty awesome and reasonably priced. Any fans?
This is a pretty prime location so it’ll be interesting to see who moves in. This is near Eighteenth Street Lounge by Connecticut Ave and Jefferson Pl.
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Blinkofanaye writes on Sat. May 15th:
“Officer being assisted by keeping her neck immobile after being dropped off her horse and having the horse actually fall over her!
She seemed to be in good hands and a medic arrived by helicopter within minutes.”
Hopefully the officer is ok.
Photo courtesy of Save Screen on the Green Facebook page.
From a press release:
Screen on the Green Will Not Return for 11th Summer without Additional Sponsorship
WASHINGTON – May 4, 2010 – The always-popular summer favorite, Screen on the Green, is in jeopardy again, unless additional funding can be secured.
Longtime Screen on the Green producer HBO and sponsor Comcast are willing to continue their support of this annual event, but have indicated that it cannot take place without an additional $75,000 – $100,000 contribution.
Screen on the Green has faced funding troubles in the past. In 2009, it was almost discontinued when HBO decided not to continue its sponsorship. Washingtonians organized a Facebook and letter writing campaign, resulting in Comcast and the Trust for the National Mall stepping in alongside HBO to allow Screen on the Green to return for its 10th anniversary.
Screen on the Green is a remarkable free summer movie series that provides a tribute to classic films. The screenings are shown on the National Mall and attract approximately 15,000 Washingtonians and tourists during each screening, held on Monday nights from mid-July through late August, making this one of the largest community events in the District of Columbia. Past film selections include Casablanca, Rocky, On the Waterfront and Dr. No. Washington City Paper readers voted Screen on the Green first runner-up for “Best Festival” in 2009.
The effort to “Save Screen on the Green” continues this spring online, as the profile for the Facebook fan page builds at http://www.facebook.com/savescreenonthegreen. “Save Screen on the Green” is a committee of Washingtonians and avid Screen on the Green fans who have partnered with D.C. Film Alliance to explore options to secure additional sponsors. More information is available on www.SaveScreenOnTheGreen.org. Additionally, visitors can donate funds or register to receive email updates.
The Oceanaire (careful link plays piano music) is located at 1201 F Street, NW. They describe themselves:
“As sleek as a 1930’s ocean liner, the Oceanaire provides the perfect setting to enjoy the freshest seafood flown in daily from around the world.
Our knowledgeable staff will delight you with exceptional service guiding you through the wide variety of items on our menu and helping you select the perfect wine to complement your meal. You’ll find out why the Oceanaire has been voted one of the best seafood restaurants in the country. The Oceanaire Seafood Room. Where exceptional seafood meets exceptional service.”
Is this the best seafood restaurant in DC?
Galileo III will be located at 600 14th St. NW (in the old Butterfield 9 space). Crumbs Bake shop will be located on 11 Street, NW just north of F St. right next to the Pret a Manger which is also coming soon.
The hockey game was just to the left, if you’re looking at the White House.
