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Peek inside “the iconic, newly redesigned Bombay Club, which reopens today!”

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 815 Connecticut Ave, NW courtesy Bombay Club

From an email:

“The beautifully redesigned Bombay Club reopens today for lunch and dinner service.

The restaurant will reopen on Monday, August 2 with new dishes while keeping the signature classics at this landmark restaurant, situated steps from the White House at 815 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Bombay Club opened in 1988, as Washington’s first sophisticated Indian restaurant. It has consistently received high praises from dining critics, noting the exceptional experience the restaurant afforded diners. U.S. presidents and celebrities alike have returned repeatedly for the classic Indian fare, enjoyed in a plush setting that was designed for gracious entertaining.”

The dining room: (more…)

National Park Service begins work to “improve the streets around Lafayette Park”

By Prince Of Petworth

From NPS:

“On Monday, July 26, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin work to improve the streets around Lafayette Park including Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Madison Place and Jackson Place.

During the road construction, the NPS will temporarily close these streets and post detours to guide pedestrians and bicyclists around the closures, which are expected to last until fall 2021. Lafayette Park will remain open during construction. (more…)

Checking in on Franklin Square Park

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Michele Banks. Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”

Thanks to Michele for sending some photos from Franklin Square Park: “more grass, plants, skinny new trees.” Massive progress since we last checked in April. (more…)

The Bombay Club closed “for a total renovation, reopening for service on Monday, August 2”

By Prince Of Petworth


815 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Noted restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s first Washington restaurant, The Bombay Club, will close on Sunday, July 4, for a total renovation in both the front and back of the house, reopening for service on Monday, August 2. Executive Chef Nilesh Singhvi will also introduce new dishes while keeping the signature classics at this landmark restaurant, situated steps from the White House at 815 Connecticut Ave, NW. The Bombay Club opened in 1988, as Washington’s first sophisticated Indian restaurant. It has consistently received high praises from dining critics, noting the exceptional experience the restaurant afforded diners. U.S. presidents and celebrities alike have returned repeatedly for the classic Indian fare, enjoyed in a plush setting that was designed for gracious entertaining. (more…)

MPD “investigating a vehicular homicide resulting from a hit and run that occurred on Saturday, July 3”

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a vehicular homicide resulting from a hit and run that occurred on Saturday, July 3, 2021, in the intersection of 14th and K Street, Northwest.

The preliminary investigation revealed that at approximately 12:54 am, the driver of a Acura TLX was traveling north bound, at high rate of speed north, in the 900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. The Acura proceeded through a red traffic light at the intersection of 14th and K Street, Northwest, and collided with a Hyundai Elantra, which was traveling east bound on K Street NW. The Acura pushed the Hyundai north bound through the intersection, where a BMW X5, collided with the driver’s side rear of the Acura. (more…)

Egyptian Street Food by Fava Pot coming to M Street!

By Prince Of Petworth


1817 M Street, NW Photo by Fava Pot

Ed. Note: This is the former Oki Bowl, Sala Thai, Moaz space.

Thanks to Lara for passing on from Fava Pot:

“Egypt in the heart of DC! We are honored to present Egyptian Street Food by Fava Pot!!
Who said going back to work from the office is boring? Our team will make lunching in DC is so much fun from now on! Stay tuned for our hole in the wall at M street@dupontcircledc

Sneak Peek at some of our mouth watering Egyptian goodnees that we will serve at M street” (more…)

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