Prudent or overreaction?
This was the scene on 1300 block of F Street, NW Sunday morning: (more…)
Downtown
1339 Green Ct NW (between 14th and Mass Ave, NW) via Balance Gym
Thanks to Tania and Michael for sharing from Balance Gym:
“We come to you with bittersweet news: the building at 1339 Green Court NW, the home of our Thomas Circle gym, has been sold. Like many other downtown businesses, we’ve struggled to regain our footing over the past two years, and regretfully, we now need to look for alternative locations.
This is not the end of Balance Gym! We are actively working to find a new home for both our BFF and gym family in the Thomas Circle area. (more…)
1100 13th St NW, on L Street Between 13th and 14th
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like the old Drafthouse Comedy Theater (closed in 2020) across from Nino’s Bakery is undergoing some changes — both name and interior layout. Anyone know what’s going on with this?”
If February we learned that Sage Theatre would be coming here. Looks like they’re getting close. You can buy tickets for Drunk Shakespeare coming later this month.
photo courtesy Il Piatto
From a press release:
“Restauranteur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the Thursday, June 23, 2022, opening of Il Piatto, a new Italian concept in the former Mirabelle space, at 900 16th Street, NW, 20006. The restaurant will serve, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Ilhan has tapped Lina Nicolai as the new executive chef for the restaurant. For chef Nicolai, cooking is a family affair that began in her hometown of Naples, Italy. I n 2012, she teamed up with her mother to open Al Crostino in Washington, D.C. The popular family-owned neighborhood gem was successful for 12 years before closing its doors due to the pandemic. (more…)
From a press release:
“APO: The APO, well known for reimagining American popular music through non-traditional orchestra settings, brings musicians and the community together at CityCenterDC on June 16th from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Orchestrations by Conor Keelan include “Almost Like Being in Love,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “If I Loved You/Will You Still Love Me,” “Whatever Lola Wants,” “Defying Gravity,” “Popular,” “9 to 5,” and “Climb Every Mountain.” Most recently APO has been featured in more than twelve national broadcasts on PBS, with programs ranging from American Roots to a complete re-imagining of the musical WICKED.
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CONEFLOWER CANOPY: Coneflower Canopy is part of CityCenterDC’s mission to bring art to the property and uplift local creatives. The summer installation, curated by Latela Curatorial specifically for Palmer Alley, adds an enchanting place for patrons and passers-by to enjoy while strolling through CityCenterDC. Coneflower Canopy is one component of CityCenterDC’s summer programming. You can also expect art, music, bubble shows, spectacular al fresco dining, and of course the best shopping in the city. (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves
First the blight is removed, then the Waldorf Astoria opens, then the Old Post Office Clock Tower reopens and now the big news from José Andrés this morning (“A vibrant mix of sophisticated cuisine by @chefjoseandres & playful lounge spaces”): (more…)
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1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW photo by Jared Alves
At the now open Waldorf Astoria. Thanks to Jared for sharing: “The Old Post Office Clock Tower has quietly reopened to visitors. Free, no tickets needed, and as of yet, no lines. Great endcap to a lunchtime walk.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve heard that Lyft/Capital Bike Share has drastically stopped rebalancing downtown and has discontinued endless docks in the mornings to push more people to use Lyft which generates more income for them. I think the city has partnered and cooperated with them a lot but Lyft/Capital Bike Share kind of appears to changing the model. Does anyone know if the city is addressing this with Lyft/Capital Bike Share? I’m an annual member and use CBS daily. I understand that patterns have changed since the pandemic but pushing people to use Lyft (and/or just giving up) feels a little like a bait and switch, especially after the city has been so cooperative. And if the riders have noticed where you now routinely can’t get a bike/drop off a bike certainly Lyft/CBS knows and is choosing to not do anything about it?
This screen grab (above) is from 9:45 this morning (Wednesday) but it’s a representation of basically every morning now.”
1120 20th Street, NW
Ed. Note: In April 2020 PF Chang’s closed after many years in Friendship Heights.
From a press release:
“P.F. Chang’s opened its first P.F. Chang’s To Go location in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Continuing the national expansion of P.F. Chang’s To Go, the fast-casual concept provides guests with bold, authentically crafted Asian food whenever the craving hits. (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to Josh for sending the other day: “The Waldorf Astoria opened today. Didn’t take long at all for the Trump Hotel switchover.”