Foggy Bottom

Major Issues on the Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines – “Train service suspended btwn Foggy Bottom – Arlington Cemetery”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Outside Roslyn metro 8:43am

A reader reports:

“co-worker texted me she’s been in a tunnel for 30 minutes and finally offloaded at clarendon. they were told it was “unsafe” for trains to continue.”

@IAFF36 tweets:

“Metro Station Box – Foggy Bottom Metro – #DCFD firefighters investigating arcing insulator & smoke in tunnel”

Update 9:05am:

“Update – Foggy Bottom Metro – @wmata mitigating insulator problem in tunnel to VA, #DCFD standing by”

‏@Metrorailinfo tweets:

“OR/BL/SV: Train service suspended btwn Foggy Bottom – Arlington Cem & btwn Foggy Bottom – Clarendon due to fire dept activity. 8:35a #wmata”

Update:

“OR/SV/BL: Service suspended btwn Foggy Btm & Clarendon/Arl Cemetery for fire dept activity. Significant delays, consider travel alternates”

Rental of the Day – Foggy Bottom

By Prince Of Petworth

950 25th Street Northwest 7

This rental is located at 950 25th Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Cozy quaint efficiency with sweeping picture windows located in the heart of Foggy Bottom!! Spectacular views. Condo building features controlled access building, 24 hour concierge service, rooftop swimming pool, community and exercise room, secured entry and elevators. Walking distance to World Bank, Georgetown, State Department , K Street Shops, Restaurants, GWU and metro. Walkscore 95!!!”

You can see more photos here.

This studio is going for $1,550/Mo.

Lots more info of Jose Andres’ Beefsteak now open in Foggy Bottom and coming to Dupont this Summer

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo via Beefsteak

From a press release:

“José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup debuts Beefsteak, a new vegetable-focused fast casual restaurant now open on the George Washington University campus at the new Science & Engineering Hall at 800 22nd Street NW. Beefsteak is where farm-fresh, market-driven vegetables take center stage, showcasing the season’s best and year-round favorites to create hearty, nourishing meals you can feel good about. All served in bowls, there are countless options combining flash-prepared vegetables, hearty grains, house-made sauces, crisp and fresh toppings, and optional meatier toppings.

It’s America’s bounty in a bowl – cooked to perfection right in front of you, all brought to you by world-renowned chef José Andrés. Dedicated to bringing quality and accessible food to the masses, ThinkFoodGroup will debut a second location this summer at 1528 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 with several more currently under development.

“Vegetables are fun and sexy – so full of possibilities and flavors,” said chef José Andrés. “Why not make them the star of the plate – the name Beefsteak is our playful way to celebrate this idea. It’s not about being vegan or vegetarian, but about enjoying vegetables and making food that is wholesome, amazing, affordable and accessible to the many.”

All composed and customizable bowls start at $7.99 with add-on “meatier” options, ranging from $1.59 to $3.99. To create their own bowls, guests combine the following: (more…)

Rental of the Day – Foggy Bottom

By Prince Of Petworth

2201 K Street Northwest

This rental is located at 2201 K Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Bright, furnished condo one block to Foggy Bottom Metro, Whole Foods. Short distance to Dupont Cr and Georgetown. It offers hardwood floors, fully equipped kitchen, Washer/Dryer and large patio.”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,900/Mo.

Thurs. Afternoon Rental Option – Foggy Bottom

By Prince Of Petworth

950 25th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 950 25th Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“1st Flr Studio Apt, on 25th Street. Updated bath. Wood flrs throughout. Large Walk-in closet. Claridge House has a Roof Top Pool with fantastic views of DC’s skyline & the Potomac River. Other amenities – a Gym, Biz center, patio w/grills & Community RM. 2 blks from Metro at GW Univ & Hospital & Whole Foods. 1 blk to Trader Joe’s. World Bank, Kennedy Center are close.All housing Vouchers welcome”

You can see some more photos here.

This studio is going for $1,525/Mo.

Streets of Washington Presents: A Stern George Washington in Washington Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Streets of Washington, written by John DeFerrari, covers some of DC’s most interesting buildings and history. John is the author of Historic Restaurants of Washington, D.C.: Capital Eats, published by the History Press, Inc. and also the author of Lost Washington DC.

Washington Circle is the westernmost of the many public spaces laid out in L’Enfant’s plan for Washington City, and it was designed as a circle from the start. To the south in the early days was the low-lying area known as Foggy Bottom, a desolate, semi-industrial neighborhood. Little of the land to the north was developed. While many Washingtonians passed through the circle as they traveled along Pennsylvania Avenue between Georgetown and Washington, few stopped here. Known as the “Round Tops” for the high cupolas on a pair of houses located just to the northwest, the neighborhood around the circle had a reputation for being dangerous. It is usually mentioned in early newspapers in connection with petty crimes. The circle itself was simply a large open area in the middle of the street.

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The statue of George Washington in Washington Circle (photo by the author).

Meanwhile, sculptor Clark Mills created a sensation with his tour-de-force statue of Andrew Jackson on a rearing steed, which was unveiled in Lafayette Square in 1853. Proud of this American-made monument, Congress responded by immediately commissioning Mills to create another statue to honor George Washington. Everyone expected the new memorial to be even more stunning than the Jackson statue. The princely sum of $50,000 was authorized to pay for it.

It’s unclear when or how the decision was made that the new Washington statue would be placed in the circle at Pennsylvania Avenue and K Street NW. Perhaps that decision led to the sprucing up of the circle in 1855, when a wooden fence was built around the central part of the circle, thus forming the city’s first traffic circle. But by all accounts the improvements were minimal; the circle remained a wasteland until the arrival of the Washington statue. (more…)

Video of Fight and Persons of Interest in Stabbing at McFadden’s

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating three persons of interest in connection with an Assault with Intent to Kill (Knife) offense, which occurred on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at approximately 12:37 am, in the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The persons of interest can be seen in this video (above).

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

McFadden’s
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

MPD Releases (blurry) Photos of Suspect in Alleged Stabbing at McFadden’s; ABRA says McFadden’s has requested a hearing with the ABC Board Jan. 9th

By Prince Of Petworth

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From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating two persons of interest in connection with an Assault with Intent to Kill (Knife) offense, which occurred on Saturday, December 27, 2014, at approximately 12:37 am, in the 2400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

Suspect 1 (pictured above): Black male, approximately 28 years old, 5’11” in height, medium complexion, slim build, and pos­sible facial hair. He was wearing a mid-length coat with a belt and possibly a hat or a hood. He was armed with a knife.

Suspect 2 (not pictured): Black male, 25 to 27 years old, 5’8” to 5’9” in height, medium build, and dreadlocks (possibly tied up). He was armed with a knife.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

McFadden’s
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

From ABRA:

“McFadden’s has requested a hearing with the ABC Board. The hearing is scheduled at 11 am on Friday, January 9, 2015.”

ABC Board Suspends McFadden’s Liquor License after 5 People Stabbed Saturday Night

By Prince Of Petworth

McFadden’s
2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

From ABRA:

“The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (Board) unanimously decided today to suspend McFadden’s alcoholic beverage license after it found the establishment presents an imminent danger to the health and safety of the public.

As a result, the establishment is prohibited from selling and serving alcoholic beverages. The Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) served McFadden’s—located at 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW—with a written notice this evening informing them of the suspension.

The Board made its decision after reviewing a thorough investigation conducted by ABRA of a violent incident that occurred on Saturday, December 27 where five people were stabbed inside of the establishment. McFadden’s has remained closed since 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 27 under the authority of Metropolitan Police Department Chief Cathy L. Lanier.

Complete details of the Board’s decision can be reviewed in the Notice of Summary Suspension available on ABRA’s website.”

More Jose Andres News – Beefsteak, “vegetable-focused fast casual restaurant”, opening in GW’s new new Engineering Hall in February

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo courtesy ThinkFoodGroup

From an email:

“Opening February

José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup will debut a new vegetable-focused fast casual restaurant brand, called Beefsteak, with the opening on the George Washington University Campus in Washington, DC (at the new Engineering Hall on the corner of 22nd & I Street, NW). To fuel busy lifestyles and feed the growing desire to eat well, the affordable and accessible concept will execute good food, fast. This is not a vegetarian restaurant, but rather a place where fresh, market-driven vegetables take center stage and thrive as the main component of a dish. The menu will focus on customizable, wildly flavorful meals in a bowl that use cooked-to-order vegetables as an anchor, which can be complemented with a selection of hearty grains, freshly made sauces, crunchy toppings and, if desired, a choice of protein. Beefsteak will celebrate the unsung power of vegetables and propel the goal of bringing wholesome, quality food to the masses.”

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