Rendering of West Half and 1221 Van courtesy JBG
From a press release:
“JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE: JBGS), a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington, DC market, today announced that it has signed three new leases at West Half, its 388,174 square foot mixed-use development project in the Ballpark District slated for completion in early 2020. JBG SMITH also signed a new lease at 1221 Van, its mixed-use development adjacent to West Half. (more…)
From All Purpose (79 Potomac Ave, SE):
“All-Purpose in Capitol Riverfront will be launching their new “Head to Head Series” for the Nationals Opening Weekend March 28 – 31.
For select series in the 2019 season, All-Purpose will pit local brews from DC Brau against a brewery from the city of the visiting team in a friendly competition at the restaurant before and after the games.
The first series is March 28 – 31 when the Nationals face the Mets and All-Purpose Capitol Riverfront will feature DC Brau’s Joint Resolution and Full Count as well as New York-based SingleCut Beersmith’s Weird & Gilly IPA and Plaintop Pilsner.
All-Purpose in Capitol Riverfront will now be open Monday – Friday at 5pm and will open two hours before the first pitch for all weekday home games”
From Bluejacket (300 Tingey St, SE):
“Opening at 10am, we’ll have no fewer than 5 classic lagers on tap, including a brand new Dunkel, They Both Melt. This dark lager is crisp and refreshing, with toasty, nutty malt richness punctuated by herbal German hop notes. Subtly nuanced and balanced, They Both Melt has been traditionally lagered for 6 weeks and is naturally carbonated.
Bluejacket will pour an array of hop-forward juicy brews (5-6 total) on Opening Day as well, with a fresh batch of Perfect Places, our hazy IPA brewed exclusively with Nelson Sauvin hops, leading the list. For the second year in a row, we are releasing Perfect Places on draft and in a special, commemorative can for Opening Day. We’re also debuting Keener Sounds, a tart blond ale finished with key limes and vanilla beans. Nats fans can expect a few more fruited sours to round out this list as well (including new batches of Hurricane Alley, our Passionfruit sour ale, and Wallflower, a sour ale dry-hopped with Citra and Galaxy).
Chef Marcelle Afram will fire up the outdoor grill for the occasion, and we’ll have a handful of special cocktails and wines by-the-glass, as well.
Grill Menu: (more…)
Thanks to Missy for sending from Navy Yard.
This rental is located at I Street and Half Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1274 / 1159ft2 – Room and Private Bathroom in Luxury Navy Yard Apartment (more…)
Photo by Anthony Gorney
Thanks to Anthony for sending yesterday afternoon:
“File this under you really never know what you’ll see walking around #DC. Wonder if he was on the metro?”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
via google maps
Ryan reports around 11:30pm:
“definetely just heard 8 gunshots in Navy Yard. I’m at First and I SE and they echoed like crazy”
Anyone else hear them?
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lorie Shaull
Ed. Note: And don’t forget the new backpack policy!
From the Nationals:
“NATIONALS PARK CONCESSIONS & BEVERAGES LOCAL FLAVORS
Levy and the Washington Nationals have created an exciting new menu that celebrates the DMV.
Together, Levy and the Nationals developed partnerships with restauranteurs, chefs, bakers, farmers, brewers, and distillers across the region to bring fans new and returning local flavors, including:
Caviar concession stand with rotation of local restaurants *NEW*
CHIKO concession stand *NEW*
DC Empanadas concession stand *NEW*
Hank’s Oyster Bar concession stand *NEW*
Harris Creek Oyster Co. concession stand *NEW*
La Casita Pupuseria concession stand
Medium Rare concession stand *NEW*
Ben’s Chili Bowl for specialty chili and half smokes
Bread & Water Co. for artisan bread and pretzels
Civic Vodka for vodka cocktails *NEW*
Dog Tag Bakery for baked desserts *NEW*
Encore Sausage Co. for Italian and Bratwurst sausages
Hoffmans Quality Meats for specialty ground meats
Rappahannock Oyster Co. for raw oysters on the half shell *NEW* (more…)
Thanks to Zach and District Dogs for sending. From a press release:
“Last August, District Dogs announced that it would open a second full-service pet care facility in the fast-growing Navy Yard area of Southeast DC. After over four years of providing dog walking services throughout Northwest DC and two years of offering daycare, boarding, and more at their Park View location, District Dogs will officially open for business at 1221 Van Street SE on Saturday, March 9th.
Owner Jacob Hensley and his team will host an open house at the Navy Yard location on Friday, March 8th (5 pm – 9 pm) with refreshments for two- and four-legged guests. Visitors will get the chance to tour the new facility which includes four play areas, private boarding suites, a full-service grooming salon, and a curated retail boutique.
District Dogs’ newest location was custom-built, with every detail carefully chosen to maximize fun and safety. Additional special features include: (more…)
Thanks to Bry for sending: “Looking West from 8th Street, SE – with bike path!”
99 M Street, SE
From a press release:
“Metropolitan Hospitality Group (MHG) – a locally owned and operated restaurant group focused on providing exceptional seasonal fare, craft cocktails and hospitality – announces the opening of Él Bebe, a vibrant taco and tequila bar and restaurant, at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 26th. Located at Skanska’s 99M Street SE development, Él Bebe occupies the adjoining space to the recently opened CIRCA at Navy Yard.
Él Bebe, which translates to ‘he drinks,’ was conceived of as a passion project– exactly the type of place the team at Metropolitan Hospitality Group would want to unwind themselves after a long day. Menu items by Executive Chef Javier Loayza focus on bold creations inspired by Mexican flavors and include tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas and burritos in addition to main entrée platters and desserts. Signature items on the menu include: (more…)