photo by Mike Fuentes Photography

From a press release:

“Starting >Monday, Aug. 22, L’Ardente (200 Massachusetts Ave. NW) will open from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. weekdays, serving a menu designed with speed and value in mind–but also with an eye toward becoming a glamorous oasis to brighten your weekday. Chef David Deshaies and his team have created a roster of antipasti, salads, pizzas, pastas and grilled items “per la tavola” that are intended to be shared, and both vegan and vegetarian diners will find options clearly designated on the menu along with other dietary considerations. (more…)



looking towards 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Matthew for reporting: “Mass Ave is blocked by Metro Police due to a suspicious Van in front of the Marriott Marquis.”

Update from readers: “That’s where [orange clown] is speaking today”

and

“Some additional context to the heightened security is that President Trump will be returning to DC for the first time since 1/20/21 and is speaking at the Marquis circa 3 p.m.” (more…)



5th and K Street, NW

From dLeña:

“Summer is in full swing and dLeña is excited to announce its fully operational patio is now available. The perfect place to catch up with loved ones this month, dLeña’s outdoor patio boasts an 80-seat capacity and has ceiling fans, special lighting, and pergola sensors that detect precipitation to shield the patio automatically. (more…)


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