Titled Gallo II 2008 by Craig Schaffer. From Foggy Bottom.
Foggy Bottom
Photo by PoPville flickr user bajidc
Last week we learned that the Adams Morgan Exxon would be closing to make room for new residences and retail. Turns out their is a connection to the Watergate exxon (2708 Virginia Ave, NW) closed since Nov. 2012. The manager of the Adams Morgan Exxon writes:
Hi everyone, this message is from Eddie Hanson. the manager at rock creek Exxon Adams Morgan. we appreciate your concern about our station, and we would like to inform you that our gas station and the mechanic shop will be relocated to the watergate gas station, which will be Rock Creek Valero gas station and mechanic services. and we will assure you that our gas prices will be very competitive and low prices. our main mechanics ABED and WINSTON will be at the location to greet you and take care of your cars’ services.
We are expecting to open the new place in the beginning of March, 2013 after the renovation is completed. Adams Morgan station will be close by the mid of July, 2013. We will be honored to continue servicing you at our new location. you can reach us at the same phone numbers 202-234-0422. 202-234-8711.
Thank you and we appreciate all your business through the years and see you soon.
2036 G Street, NW
Tonic’s Foggy Bottom location at 2036 G Street, NW is looking to take advantage of a great outdoor patio area. They’ve applied to amend their liquor license to add a:
“Summer Garden w/72 Seats”
Hopefully it will be accomplished by springtime.
From Foggy Bottom. Not as cool as the hawk chilling in the snow in Mt. Pleasant but still made my jaw drop when I saw it (near George Washington University.)
1900 I Street, NW
19th Bar has closed at the corner of 19th and I St, NW. On Friday a reader wrote in saying the saw furniture being carried out and when I stopped by on Saturday the space was completely empty:
We judged 19th Bar back in Nov. 2010.
It’s a pretty prime location so I’ll be sure to update when a new tenant is known.
1921 I Street, NW
Back in Sept. 12 we learned that a Jetties would be taking over the former Juice Zone space which closed in Oct. 2011 at 1921 I Street, NW. Signage is up and I heard on the radio that they’ll be opening this week. You can see their menus here.
This rental is located at 2515 K Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Cozy 1 bdrm apartment in art deco building. Top floor views of Georgetown & Key Bridge. Hwd Flrs, new paint, new kitchen floor & loads of closet space. Separate dining area and window in Kitchen. Utilities are ALL included!! Minutes to Foggy Bottom Metro, K St law firms, G’town shopping, Kennedy Center and bike trails. Rooftop deck with panaramic views. A MUST SEE! All Housing Vouchers welcome.”
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,700/Mo.
This rental is located at 522 21st Street, NW:
The listing says:
“Fully furnished bright studio located in the heart of Foggy Bottom. All utilities plus internet access covered with rent. Wood floors and lots of closet space. The building has convenient bike storage and laundry room. Close to GWU, GW Hospital, World Bank, IMF, State Dept., Metro, Restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Kennedy Center and more. Available December 1st ! Housing vouchers welcome.”
This studio is going for $1,800 / Mo.
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Kinkead’s tweets:
“With a heavy heart we must announce that Kinkead’s will be closing it’s doors on 12/22/2012. Call 202.296.7700 to reserve your table now!”
You can see their menus here. Any fans?
Kinkead’s is located at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW:
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A reader writes:
“Not sure whether to laugh or to get an updated rabies shot.”
From The Foggy Bottom Association:
“We have heard reports of an aggressive raccoon in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood. The raccoon attempted to bite the pants leg of a neighbor walking his dog along 26th Street one recent evening.
Please be careful. If you see a raccoon, please call DC Animal Control ASAP at 311 or (202) 576-6664.”