Georgetown

New Bar and Casual fine dining restaurant, Orange Anchor, Coming to Georgetown Waterfront in Late Summer

By Prince Of Petworth

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3050 K Street, NW

On the heels of news of Bangkok Joe’s closing comes some potentially great news for the Georgetown Waterfront. Thanks to a reader for sending word:

“Orange Anchor by Reese Gardner opening in former Cabana’s space at Washington Harbour.”

Orange Anchor’s website says:

“Orange Anchor is a nautical inspired, casual fine dining restaurant featuring a scratch kitchen and craft bar. Our menu consists of seasonal small bites, Maryland crabs, a la cart proteins and shared sides, all sourced locally.

The bar program will be highlighted by fresh squeezed orange cocktails and a large selection of rare rums. Customers will enter into a rustic nautical environment where everything tells a story and everyone is treated like a captain.”

Bangkok Joe’s Closing June 1st will become Mama Rouge featuring Southeast Asian and French Menu in September

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo looking toward 3000 K Street, NW by PoPville flickr user JoshBassett|PHOTOGRAPHY

From an email:

“Bangkok Joe’s today announced that it will officially close its doors as of June 1, 2014 to make room for a new, modern restaurant boasting a Southeast Asian and French inspired menu.

“After continuous high traffic for over a decade, with the same equipment being used every day, repeatedly in the kitchen, there was a need to update the kitchen equipment and furniture,” said owner Mel Oursinsini. He added, “We also recognized that over time the needs of our customers had evolved. We felt the time was right to bring a new contemporary restaurant to the same beautiful location, Georgetown’s Washington Harbour.”

“Since opening in 2003, Bangkok Joe’s has received amazing support from the community and our patrons”, said Chef/Owner Aulie Bunyarataphan. “We’re committed to re-investing in our restaurants to ensure that we continually offer guests the best possible dining experience. By completely revamping the restaurant with a hip vibe and interior, new name and new menu, we hope to deliver the same exceptional experience which our customers have come to love and enjoy over the last decade. They deserve it!”

Bangkok Joe’s will close its doors as of June 1, 2014. The new restaurant named “Mama Rouge” is scheduled to open in September 2014.”

New Restaurant, So Mi, featuring cuisine from Tokyo and Hong Kong coming to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

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1425 Wisconsin Avenue Street, NW

A liquor license application posted out front of Polished of Georgetown says a new spot called So Mi will be a:

“New restaurant serving a variety of cuisine including noodle soup and pastries from Tokyo and Hong Kong. Total load is 99.”

I stopped in to ask the folks from Polished when they would be closing and they said not any time soon. Updates when they get closer to opening.

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Cool History – Reader Finds Tombstones for Horses Buried at Dumbarton Oaks

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user number7cloud:

“There are two horses buried in Dumbarton Oaks! [1703 32nd St, NW]

Hidden away just off one of the paths in Dumbarton Oaks is a little pet cemetery. The owners of Dumbarton Oaks, Mildred and Robert Bliss buried their pets there with the names carved on river stones.

Apparently the Blisses’, especially Mildred, were animal lovers. According to an oral history taken from one of the Dumbarton Oaks gardeners, she would first ask about his dog, then him and then his wife, in that order, “always the dogs first.”

The cemetery has a total of eight graves; six dogs and two horses. Jock W is the oldest gravestone dated 1910-1919.

The dogs are:

Jock W. 1910-1919; Oak Taffy 1928-1935; Oaks Blitz 1931-1939; Ari 1931-1941; Cero 1932-1941 and Oaks Christie 1935-1936

And the two horse graves: Quadrangle 1910-1928 and Smokey B. W. 1928-1940.

Sources:

npsparkclp.tumblr.com/post/65640773173/a-pet-cemetery-is-…

www.doaks.org/library-archives/dumbarton-oaks-archives/or…”

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Photo by PoPville flickr user number7cloud

Uh Oh – More Sewage in C&O Canal Park – Parts of Capital Crescent Trail Closed Again

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of previous storm damage on the trail back in 2012 by PoPville flickr user quemac

From a press release:

“DC Water is investigating a possible Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) overnight in C & O Canal National Historical Park. An SSO occurs when diluted untreated wastewater spills or overflows, and can be caused by excessive rainfall. Due to the overflow, the Capital Crescent Trail is closed to the public between Water Street in Georgetown and Fletcher’s Cove. The National Park Service recommends using the C&O Canal Tow Path as an alternate route in this location, but cautions that portions of the Tow Path prone to flooding may be closed farther upstream. Water levels are expected to peak Saturday afternoon.

In coordination with the National Park Service and U.S. Park Police, DC Water is cordoning off the affected areas and the public is reminded to respect these public health and safety closures. Untreated sewage can contain many pathogens causing a variety of illnesses ranging from e-coli to hepatitis. If people come in contact with the untreated overflow they risk getting sick and bringing these pathogens into their homes.

It is important to note that DC Water’s drinking water system is separate from the wastewater system and is NOT affected by the overflows. DC Water’s intake valves are on the Potomac River at Great Falls and Little Falls, far north of the District.

DC Water has mobilized repair crews and contractors and will take immediate action to decontaminate impacted areas of the Park. In addition, the Authority is investigating to determine the cause for this and a prior overflow on April 30.

With nearly 1,800 miles of sewer lines throughout its service area, DC Water appreciates notification from the public if a sewer back up is suspected. Please call the 24-hour Emergency Command Center at 202-612-3400 at any time to report water or sewer emergencies in the District of Columbia. More information on the sewer system can be found at dcwater.com.”

Forever 21 Coming to Georgetown Park Mall Next to J. Paul’s

By Prince Of Petworth

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3222 M Street, NW

Coming soon signs have been posted for Forever 21:

“Celebrated by many style conscious and trend-savvy shoppers, Forever 21 has quickly become the source for the most current fashions at the greatest value.
Forever 21 is growing quickly, featuring new and exciting store environments, a constant flow of fun and creative clothing designs and the accessories to make your look come together at the right price.

A phenomenon in the fashion world, Forever 21 provides shoppers with an unprecedented selection of today’s fashions, always changing and always in style.”

Forever 21 currently has a location downtown at 1020 G St, NW.

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Sewage clean up near Capital Crescent Trail

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo of previous storm damage on the trail back in 2012 by PoPville flickr user quemac

From a press release:

“Late in the day on Wednesday, April 30, a break occurred in the Upper Potomac Interceptor, a large interceptor sewer carrying sewage to be treated at the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant. DC Water dispatched a contractor crew to complete a bypass of the sewer line. This entailed installing a temporary sewer line that DC Water used to bypass the damaged pipe while repairs are made. The Capital Crescent Trail will remain closed while DC Water makes repairs, which are expected to take up to a week or more. The break caused an estimated 5 million gallons of combined sewage to overflow into the Potomac River. This spill ran overland and over the trail before reaching the river.

The area — the Capital Crescent Trail between Fletchers Cove and the end of the trail at Water Street in Georgetown– has been closed to the public while repairs take place and everyone is asked to avoid contact with the area. Please do not walk or bike through the portion of the trail that is closed. The tunnel below Canal Road near Foxhall is also closed.

DC Water is formalizing a clean up plan as well as a repair plan for the break.

In addition to avoiding contact with the affected land area, the public is cautioned to avoid contact with the Potomac River for 72 hours, just as is the case after any heavy rains, due to combined sewer overflows. An average of 638 million gallons per year of combined sewage flows into the Potomac River during intense rainstorms. This will be addressed in the long term by the Clean Rivers Project, the $2.6 billion program to significantly reduce combined sewer overflows to the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers and Rock Creek.”

The Pleasure Place Closes, Posh New Condos Coming Across the Canal

By Prince Of Petworth

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1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Sad news for Pleasure Place fans – in 2010 Pleasure Place closed in Dupont and now the Georgetown location has closed as well.

Also, some interesting developments across the canal from the closed Pleasure Place:

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1055 High’s website says:

“An all new exquisitely appointed boutique condominium building overlooking the C&O Canal in the heart of Georgetown. Seven exceptionally large residences above two unique stores.

Rooted in the architectural vernacular of the area, 1055 High’s historic-industrial aesthetic is balanced by a collection of modern finishes, features, and amenities. The property’s name is similarly contextual – High Street was the name of what is now Wisconsin Avenue until 1895, when Congress mandated that Georgetown’s street names be changed.

– 3,300-4,300 Square Feet in Size
– Expansive Private Terraces
– Separate service entrances in each residence
– Three to four bedroom residences
– Spa inspired bathrooms
– European chef-designed kitchens
– Walls of oversized windows with Lutron Mecho Shades
– Multiple exposures with canal, urban and garden views
– Priced from $3MM to $5MM”

You can see the floor plans here.

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Alice + Olivia Women’s Clothing Store Coming to Georgetown in former Qdoba space on M Street

By Prince Of Petworth

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3303 M St, NW via google street view

From a press release:

“EastBanc, Inc., the DC-based commercial and residential real estate investment and development firm, announced today that Alice + Olivia, the high-style women’s clothing boutique, has signed a ten-year lease to occupy the retail space at 3303 M Street, NW. Formerly occupied by Qdoba Mexican Grill, the 2,400-square-foot retail space is a prime commercial real estate property, which complements the western movement of home and fashion retailers along M Street and is situated directly across from Cady’s Alley. EastBanc served as the leasing agent and represented property owner Ron Grow, managing member of 33rd & M St, NW, LLC in the transaction. A grand opening date is slated for September 2014. (more…)

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