Georgetown

Heads Up for a Cyclist Snatching Phones in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with three robberies which occurred in the Georgetown area.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at approximately 5:29 pm, a female was walking in the 1600 block of Wisconsin Avenue, NW when she was approached by an unknown adult male subject that snatched her wallet from her hand and fled the scene on a bicycle.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at approximately 6:43 pm, in the 3200 block of O Street, NW a male was approached from behind by an adult male subject on a bicycle. The subject snatched his iPhone out of his hand. The victim pursued the subject and was able to recover his phone after the subject fell off his bike and then fled the scene.

On Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at approximately 6:47 pm, a female was waiting for the bus at M Street and Thomas Jefferson Street, NW looking at her iPhone at which time an unknown adult male riding a bicycle rode up to her and snatched her phone and fled south on Thomas Jefferson Street, NW

The suspect is described as a black male, 5’5-5’9 in height, approximately 130-135 pounds, black hair, brown eyes, approximately 20-30 years of age; wearing a black hoody, blue jeans, and possibly riding a black youth bicycle with pegs on the back.

Anyone with information that can assist in the identification of this suspect is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

DDOT Selects “streetcar system running primarily along K Street, NW, New Jersey Avenue, NW, and H Street” to Connect Union Station with Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Sanjay Suchak

From DDOT:

“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced the completion of the Union Station to Georgetown Premium Transit Alternative Analysis (AA) Study, a comprehensive analysis of alternatives to provide high quality transit in this important east-west corridor. This study was funded through a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant.

The completion of this study marks an important step in DDOT’s commitment to provide more and improved transportation choices in the District of Columbia. In this study DDOT partnered with FTA and explored several options to provide premium transit service between Union Station and Georgetown while analyzing the needs of the corridor.

DDOT conducted an active public and stakeholder engagement process and held several public, stakeholder and agency meetings to gather input from the public as it studied several alternatives. Alternative 1, which consists of a streetcar system running primarily along K Street, NW, New Jersey Avenue, NW, and H Street was ultimately selected as DDOT’s recommended alternative.

With the completion of this study, DDOT will now proceed to the environmental review and approval process, which will be followed by design and construction.

The report is available on project website: www.unionstationtogeorgetown.com.”

Pinstripes – Bowling, Bocce and Bistro Coming Soon to Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

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Just noticed the coming soon sign for Pinstripes. Looks like the entrance will be located behind the new Frye Boots store on the 1000 block of Wisconsin Ave. This is part of the Georgetown shops space that is getting renovated at 3222 M Street, NW. A while back Pinstripes applied for a liquor license which said:

“New restaurant. A dining and entertainment venue with Italian/American cuisine, bowling and bocce. Entertainment will consist of a DJ, live bands, and private parties. Occupancy load is 913. Two Summer Gardens (upper patio with 50 seats and lower patio with 36 seats).”

Holy huge.

You can see their menu here. According to their website at their other locations – bowling games are $5 per person per game except for Friday and Saturday nights when it is $7.

As one who enjoys bowling, I am very eager to see how this turns out. Updates as they get closer to opening.

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Eno Wine Room Opens in Georgetown Today

By Prince Of Petworth

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2810 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“ENO wine room opens today at 2810 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW in Georgetown. With a mission to showcase interesting varietals and artisanal products in an approachable manner, ENO offers guests a curated selection of wines by the glass, bottle and flight, as well as small production cheeses, charcuterie and chocolates.

The opening list offers hundreds of selections from both the Old World and the New World, with approximately half of the bottles priced under $50. Flights are a central focus of ENO’s offerings, featuring 8 to 12 wine trios at any time, with themes such as Rhone Rangers, showcasing the classic styles of Northern and Southern Rhone, Jefferson’s heirs, built around three examples from Virginia wineries and Acid Trip, featuring high acid whites. The wine room also features approximately 35 wines by the glass, including eight on tap, with prices starting at $9.

The growing local wine scene is well represented in ENO’s offerings, showcasing several Virginia wineries, including King Family Vineyards, Paradise Springs Winery and Barboursville Vineyards. The wine room’s list also includes a series of private labels made by ENO from the initial step of barrel selection to the final blend, including two wines made in partnership with Dusted Valley in Walla Walla, Washington – “Columbeaux” and “GSM.”

ENO’s commitment to supporting local producers on the food front includes charcuterie selections from Stachowski’s Market in DC, chocolate truffles from Virginia confectioner Gearharts and cheeses from Calkins Creamery in Pennsylvania and Cherry Glenn Goat Cheese Co. in Maryland. A concise menu of salads, grilled sandwiches and snacks such as Deviled eggs with duck confit and a Bruschetta flight are also available at dinner, with lunch to follow soon after opening. ENO also offers food flights assembled from their rotating selection of cheese, charcuterie and chocolates.

Visits from artisanal producers, including local vintners, cheese makers and chocolatiers, will be a regular occurrence at ENO shortly after opening. These casual-yet-informative tasting sessions will allow guests to brush up on array of topics and give them access to featured partner artisans.

The three-level, 72-seat space retains much of the original brick and structure of the early 1900s row house in which it is located. The welcoming interior balances the traditional design elements of the historic space with updated artistic touches, such as an eye-catching chandelier made from a used wine barrel. The second floor features a glass encased temperature-controlled cellar, home to the wine room’s extensive sparkling wine and by the glass list. A second, larger cellar is located on the lower level, and has the capacity to hold nearly 1,800 bottles.

ENO wine room is located at 2810 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC. The hours of operations are Monday to Saturday from 4PM to 12AM and Sunday from 1PM to 10PM. Lunch to follow.”

I stopped by for some preview photos on Monday – have a look after the jump. (more…)

Reebok Fit Store Opens Today, Plus First Look Inside Olivia Macaron Opening Soon in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

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1251 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

The Adidas/Reebok shuffle is now complete at 1251 Wisconsin Ave, NW. According to Washingtonian:

“In addition to selling apparel, ambassador Andrea Ferry says Reebok will host weekly and monthly workouts in the store and around the District with local personal trainers and instructors.”

I spoke with a worker at the store last night who confirmed today’s opening.

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3222 M Street, NW

I also stopped by Olivia Macaron and took peek inside. They open this Saturday “late next week” at at 3222 M St, NW across from the Dean and Deluca.

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Wed. Afternoon Rental Option – Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

2710 P Street Northwest

This rental is located at 2710 P Street, Northwest:

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The listing says:

“Grand Georgetown row home with original historic details, two decks off the back, private backyard, hardwood floors throughout, newly renovated kitchen with granite countertops and separate lower level unit with full kitchen and bath. Incredible location right between the best of Georgetown and Dupont Circle with Tennis courts around the corner. Walk everywhere!”

You can see more photos here.

This 5 bed/3.5 bath is going for $6,000/Mo.

Iconic Sign at The Guards in Georgetown being Auctioned for Charity (Rialto Italian Rest. Opening Sept. 26th)

By Prince Of Petworth

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2915 M Street, NW

From a press release:

“If you’ve ever been down M street in Georgetown, chances are you’ve seen the iconic sign of the British Foot Guard hanging at The Guards restaurant, which recently closed its doors after 62 years in business. The historic building, located at 2915 M Street NW, will now be home to Rialto, a new authentic Italian restaurant opening on September 26th. After several offers to purchase the landmark sign, Rialto’s owners, Ben Kirane, and Moe and Joe Idrissi, have decided to auction it off on eBay so that locals will have the chance to own a piece of restaurant history.

“There’s a lot of history at The Guards, which from what I have heard was once the playground of celebrities and politicians alike, and we’ve quickly come to realize that the sign is sentimental to many locals,” says restaurant co-owner and entrepreneur, Ben Kirane, who along with co-owners Moe and Joe Idrissi, who also own Thunder Burger & Bar, and Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge.

DC locals aren’t the only ones who covet the treasures from The Guard. As the unconfirmed legend goes, Elton John once dined there, and fell so in love with the fireplace on the lower level that he offered to buy it for $100,000 on the spot. The owner graciously declined the offer. Rialto owners aren’t expecting quite as much for the sign, however they anticipate the sign will go for around $10,000 or more.

The closing of The Guards is emotional for many, but locals have a lot to look forward to with the opening of Rialto, whose menu and décor have been designed to transport diners to Venice with every dish. Featuring partially open kitchens, Rialto will serve up fresh-made pasta, imported specialty ingredients, and fresh seafood, and offers a cheese counter. The décor is unique, custom made, and most of the items have been imported from Europe. The menu features a variety of dishes that are meat- and seafood-based, as well as a variety of vegetarian-friendly dishes.

“It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that we bring Rialto to Georgetown, a place where the residents celebrate the history of their surroundings, and we look forward to becoming a part of that history,” adds Kirane.

About Rialto

Rialto is an authentic Italian restaurant located in the heart of Georgetown in Washington D.C. The menu features a variety of authentic Italian dishes with a contemporary touch. The restaurant’s Executive Chef is Ryan Fichter, who has years of experience in the industry. The restaurant was started by serial entrepreneurs Ben Kirane, and Moe and Joe Idrissi, who also own Thunder Burger & Bar, and Bodega Spanish Tapas & Lounge, both located in the heart of Georgetown.”

El Centro D.F. Georgetown Launching Free Wed. Tequila and Mezcal Tastings

By Prince Of Petworth

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1218 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval’s newly opened El Centro D.F. Georgetown, located at 1218 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, 20007, will begin hosting a weekly series of tequila and mezcal tastings, running throughout the fall. This new series will begin Wednesday, September 18th from 5 PM to 7 PM at the second floor bar. Guests will have an opportunity to sample five varieties of Patrón Tequila: Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Patron XO Café, and Patron XO Cocoa. El Centro D.F. Georgetown’s Bar Manager Joel Mann will lead the tastings along with a representative from each supplier. The tequila and mezcal tastings are free, and open to the public. A calendar of upcoming tastings through November 13th is listed below:

Wednesday, September 18th

PATRÓN TEQUILA
(five tequilas will be available)
Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Patron XO Café, Patron XO Cocoa (more…)

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