I seem to remember there was some discussion over the summer about Georgetown shops leaving their doors open to invite patrons in but as a result ended up wasting serious air conditioning. Who knew it also applied to Winter. Last weekend I noticed the new Ugg store on Wisconsin Ave had its door propped open on Sunday (it was about 28 degrees outside).
Ridiculous or if they can afford the cost who cares?
Furin’s is located at 2805 M St, NW in Georgetown. Their Web site says:
“FURIN’S OF GEORGETOWN, offering full service catering, a cafe, and a bakery with a local neighborhood charm…
Focusing on attention and care of each entree,salad, business lunch and most importantly our decadent, moist cakes. With over 42 years of catering experience, a perfect catered affair is Guaranteed.”
You can see their lunch menu here.
Any fans? Any must order sandwiches?
Apple store at grand opening located at 1229 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an MPD alert:
“Yesterday evening, a woman walked out of the Apple Store in the 1200 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW after purchasing 2 laptop computers. A short time and distance later, while walking from the store to the 3300 block of N Street NW, the woman was robbed by 2 suspects. She was forcefully knocked down to the ground and both suspects escaped with the computers.
I think it’s safe to assume that the victim was followed from the store. The suspects may have been waiting for someone to leave the store with large bags or other obvious indications of a large purchase.
I have placed additional officers in the area and PSA 206 managers are discussing further precautions with the store.
As most of you know, this time of year is a favorite for criminals. They know we’re out shopping and probably not paying much attention to our surroundings. Please make sure to be aware of what’s going on around you; never leave valuables in your cars; and use common sense when leaving stores with large packages. If you see anyone acting suspiciously, call 911 immediately.”
This home is located at 2823 N St, NW:
The flier says:
“One of Georgetown’s most beautiful properties. 1850’s Greek Revival House with columned porches. Double drawing room with fireplaces, powder room, dining room, table space kitchen. Master bedroom and bath with sitting room, additional bedroom and bath on second level, two bedrooms, two baths on third level. Adjoining one bedroom apartment. Pool and landscaped garden. Parking for two cars.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
Well, this is the first time I’ve seen a built in book shelf, a floor to ceiling built in book shelf, in the kitchen. Sweet. What do you think of the house overall? It’s yours for $6,600,000.
This home is located at 3053 P St, NW:
The flier says:
“Superb residence at 31st & P, Transitional Victorian w/ Mansard roof, elegant & very large entertaining rooms – LR, Music Rm, 28ft DRoom, beautiful Kitchen & sep. breakfast Rm overlooking walled garden. Very large 2nd floor panelled library & balcony. Elavator, swimming pool, PARKING 6 CARS, sep. staff apt. 7 family bdrms, 6 fam. baths. SHOW EXCLUSIVELY BY APPT. Commission payable at settlement.”
You can find more info here and a virtual tour here.
The reader simply writes, “love this”. Hard to disagree. It’s yours for $11,250,000.
From an email:
“Invalid,” Genki Media LLC has teamed up with The Picnic Theatre Company once again for “An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe.” The company will produce three short 15-minute plays adapted by Robert Mason. The plays will be performed at one of Washington D.C.’s most beautiful (and, on this night, spooky) historic homes, The Dumbarton House in Georgetown. Tickets for the each of the three nights (Oct, 27, 28 and 29) are $10. Wine and food from Napoleons and Cafe Bonaparte will be available on site. Proceeds from the performance will benefit Clowns Without Borders and Dumbarton House.org.
When: October 27, 28 and 29
Time: 6:00 p.m. – Bar opens
7:30 p.m – 8.30 p.m. – Performance
Location: Dumbarton House, 2715 Q street NW (just after Dumbarton bridge in Georgetown -15 minute
walk from Dupont Circle metro)
Dress Code: Gothic fancy dress optional (but encouraged).
Ticketing: Purchase tickets at http://aneveningwithpoe.eventbrite.com
General Admission $10.00
Wine and Crepes available for purchase on site
Tickets include access to the Halloween after-party at Napoleon’s on Oct 29th.”
Around 9am this morning @dcfireems tweeted a simple message that still has me scratching my head:
“Harbin Hall 3700 O St NW – haz mat – PD found drug lab – EMS evaluated 7 – no transports – dorm evacuated”
The media line confirms that indeed a suspected meth lab was found and though the dorm was evacuated it has since been declared safe. An odor alerted Georgetown Police who called DC Fire EMS. While 7 people were evaluated it appears none of the injuries were serious. More info as it becomes available.
Insane!
Update 4:39pm: As some commenters have noted @DCFireems updates:
“Update – Georgetown U – haz mat – Campus officials say NOT Meth but Dimethyltryptamine (DMT-hallucinogenic) drug lab- 3 arrests – no inj”
Ojo Latino is a series by Néstor Sánchez Cordero. Néstor writes that the photos are from, “Georgetown, M street, October 2010, Holga with Ilford B/W 400 film” The last photo is of “a good old friend, named María Cristina…”
You can see previous Ojo Latino Series here. Welcome back Néstor!
María Cristina after the jump. (more…)
When Ping Pong Dim Sum opened back in Dec. ’09 in Chinatown I promised myself I would no longer jump to conclusions about the name of a restaurant. Of course, Ping Pong Dim Sum does not actually offer ping pong though they do offer some mean dim sum.
But I am happy to say that the International House of Pong coming to 1010 Wisconsin Ave, NW will offer table tennis. It’s liquor application permit says:
“New American cuisine restaurant, with areas for table tennis. Number of Seats 150, and total occupancy load is 300”
However, it does raise the question – what exactly is “New American cuisine”?
I couldn’t find the exact storefront at 1010 Wisconsin Ave, NW where the restaurant will be located but I’ll be sure to update when they open.
In the meantime we discussed lots of places to play ping pong around DC, here.
