1400 K Street, NW
Thanks to Elliot for sending:
“Was gonna grab lunch at SKWR earlier but saw they are *closed* and apparently being evicted, yikes!”
We wondered if SKWR ‘n TRBL? on Monday. Trouble indeed. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Last year courtesy of CityCenterDC
From an email:
“After welcoming 8,000 visitors in 2018, we are delighted to announce the return of Bloomia’s Field of Tulips to the District.
For one weekend, The Park at CityCenter [1098 New York Ave, NW] will be transformed into an interactive, urban garden covered in more than 40,000 tulips. Guests are welcome to visit the Field of Tulips April 26 – April 28 from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Roaming the garden is free to all and tulips may be taken home for $1 a stem with a portion of all proceeds benefitting DC Central Kitchen.”
via SKWR
Noelle asks:
“Did SKWR close downtown? The door was is locked today! No signage.”
I called their phone number and there was no answer either. Anyone happen to know what’s up?
Kate Raudenbush’s Axis Mundi
From Eventbrite:
“Join the Golden Triangle BID for an artists’ talk and walking tour of Layers + Lines with artists Nekisha Durrett and Kate Raudenbush. The artists will discuss the inspiration for their artworks and their creative processes. Both dates (Saturday, April 13 and Monday, April 15 at 11 a.m.) event are free and open to the public. Each talk and tour will last approximately 1 hour and start at the Connecticut Avenue overlook.”
From a press release:
“The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) opens Layers + Lines, a new public art exhibition on Connecticut Avenue, on April 4, 2019. Bringing together two pieces of art, Up ’til Now by DC-based artist Nekisha Durrett and Axis Mundi by NYC-based artist Kate Raudenbush, the exhibition explores the layers of history in the Golden Triangle neighborhood, the geometries of our built environment, and the lines connecting us to our community. (more…)
1350 I Street, NW prior to opening
Thanks to Dan for passing on from their website:
Pennsylvania 6 opened here back in November 2015. Previously this space was home to Tuscana West for 20 years.
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space next.
1990 M Street, NW
Sad announcement from Honeysuckle’s owner Friday night:
“I announce with a heavy heart, honeysuckle last service will be tomorrow night. Thanks to all the staff past and present. And thanks to all the wonderful customers that have shown us unbelievable love!”
Honeysuckle opened with great fanfare back in 2017. They had big shoes to fill as this is the space that was previously home to Vidalia for 20 years. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh
From a press release:
“Two brand new culinary concepts, Cherry and Corner Office, are slated to open in W Washington DC, both helmed by esteemed local chef William Morris as Chef de Cuisine. The cuisine at Cherry, with an open-fire kitchen, will center around the kitchen’s new custom-built Grillworks hearth and wood burning ovens. Corner Office will boast wood-fired pizzas and 38 rotating taps of craft beer, encouraging sharing in its indoor space and year-round beer garden. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in reference to Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in the 1200 Block of 20th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 11:00 pm, the suspect approached the victims at the listed location. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with five victims. The suspect assaulted a sixth victim and attempted to force them to engage in a sexual act. The suspect then took the victim’s property. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. (more…)
Thanks to Elle for sending:
“Spotted between parking areas outside of the Mayor’s office and Ronald Reagan Building. How hard can it be to park within the lines?? Just had to note that this car has been parked like this all week long!!”
The note says: (more…)
Inside 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW “The former Secret Starbucks” by Deidre Lipsicas
DEVELOPING: “It’s moved to around the corner in the gift shop, same floor.”
UPDATE: “It’s not -exactly- a Starbucks in there though they do have coffee from Starbucks”
The massacre continues following closures in Dupont at 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW and 21st and P and the one on 77 H Street, NW, AND 9th and G St, NW as well as the closure in Glover Park and 18th and I St, NW yesterday.
Deidre reports:
“Known and loved by many as the “Secret Starbucks,” the SB inside JW Marriott is permanently closed (may she Rest In Peace) and is not currently being replaced by anything.”
Previously: (more…)