DDOT tweeted some cool photos yesterday:
“It was a busy weekend at The New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge project site as we hit a HUGE milestone!!” (more…)
Navy Yard
71 Potomac Ave, SE
Thanks to Brian G for sending us the map above last night: “The Maren’s map has a couple new restaurants/bars that haven’t been announced yet?” I went to Maren’s website this morning and they had removed El Rey and American Ice Company from the map. (more…)
“Navy Yard restaurant with a new perspective on traditional Levantine cuisine” Albi Opens Feb. 20th!
1346 4th Street, SE
From a press release:
“Chef Michael Rafidi, one of Washington, D.C.’s most promising culinary talents, announces a February 20 opening for Albi, his Navy Yard restaurant with a new perspective on traditional Levantine cuisine. Arabic for “my heart,” Albi will offer a menu inspired by Rafidi’s Middle Eastern heritage and informed by Mid-Atlantic ingredients. Rafidi’s highly anticipated debut restaurant is located at 1346 4th Street SE in The Yards development, offering a main dining room of 76 seats, a 10-seat hearth table, a seasonal patio, and private dining space within 4,000-square-feet. Rafidi is also consulting on the menu at a second location of Brent Kroll’s wine bar, Maxwell Park, which will open next door to Albi in about a month, while Kroll is behind Albi’s exciting wine program. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
Absolutely none!! All the background on Basebowl here:
“Basebowl, a full-service ramen and fresh noodle restaurant. Named as a nod to the nearby baseball stadium, Basebowl will occupy 2,393 square feet and serve homemade Chinese and Taiwanese noodles, soup bowls, homemade dumplings with traditional bone broths for lunch, dinner and late night.” (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
From a press release:
“Atlas Brew Works announced today that Markus Smith will lead the charge as general manager of the brewery’s second location, opening across from Nationals Park in Capitol Riverfront this spring. (more…)
courtesy Maialino Mare (221 Tingey Street, SE)
From an email:
“I’m excited to share that Maialino Mare (corner of Tingey and Third streets SE), the highly-anticipated concept from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) will open at the Thompson Hotel in The Yards neighborhood Wednesday, January 8! This marks USHG’s first fine-dining foray into the DC market.
The restaurant is a coastal sister to the original Maialino restaurant in New York, and will serve Roman-style seafood pastas like Bombolotti al Orto (winter greens pesto) and Bucatini All’Amatriciana (spicy tomato with guanciale and pecorino), along with hearty dishes for two such as Spigola (salt-baked sea bass), Bistecca alla Fiorentina (dry-aged Porterhouse) or the Maialino (slow-roasted suckling pig). (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Tonight [Sunday] around 8 PM, two victims reported being robbed in the 100 block of N Street SE. They were walking through the parking lot when four black males wearing all black clothing began to punch and kick them while demanding property. Ultimately, one suspect pointed a handgun and the victims’ cell phones were taken. First District Detectives are actively pursuing leads and surveillance video of the area to better develop who the suspects are. Anyone with information about this is encouraged to call in a tip to 202-727-9099 or send an anonymous text to 50-411.”
This rental is located at 1100 First Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2800 / 2br – 821ft2 – Spacious 2bedroom In Navy Yard With Natural Lighting! (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Police arrested an individual for Burglary of an establishment (Subway Restaurant) at 20 M St SE at around 3:29 am. An observant officer on patrol witnessed the suspect exit the restaurant near shattered glass carrying a cash register and money. The suspect dropped items and fled on foot where he was later captured. Due to the hard work of our officers the First District was able to stop a burglary in progress and recover the stolen items. Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the MPD tip line at 202-727-9099 or text 50-411″
This rental is located at 1212 4th Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2775 / 1br – 765ft2 – Industrial style lofts (more…)