A reader sends in from O and South Capitol Street, SW by Nationals Park. Does anyone know if the cameras in the center lane catches both sides of the street? Or does it only capture in one direction?
Ed. Note:Yes, yes, we shouldn’t speed at all – ok, ok, understood – thank you. Nevertheless does anyone know?
Tingey Street SE
From a press release:
“The growing collection of distinctive local and regional restaurants and retailers that are joining The Yards has just taken a significant step forward with the announcement that the renowned, DC-born and based menswear purveyor, Hugh & Crye, will open in March at The Yards. The announcement was made today by Forest City Washington, the master developer of The Yards, a major, urban mixed-use redevelopment project growing in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood of DC.
Bringing its high quality custom-fit and ready-to-wear collection of menswear and accessories to The Yards is the latest step in the impressive growth of this distinctive menswear retailer which was founded in DC’s Shaw neighborhood in late 2009 primarily as an online retailer (hughandcrye.com).
The new 2,858 SF Hugh & Crye shop will be located in the Boilermaker Shops, the former Navy Yard industrial building on Tingey Street SE between Third and Fourth Sts. SE in The Yards which also houses several other retailers and restaurants, including Bluejacket and Willie’s. Hugh & Crye is the first clothing retailer to open at The Yards. (more…)
Well this is a bummer. USS Barry was awesome. On Monday JD Land shared the sad news:
“The Navy is announcing today that it has decided to remove the (former) USS Barry from its longtime home along the banks of the Anacostia River at the Washington Navy Yard.”
Announcement about the USS Barry from the Navy below:
USS Barry Removal Letter (PDF)
It will be removed before October – get a glimpse while you still can next time you’re at Yards Park.
1015 Half Street, SE
Here’s where the, beloved by many, Bonchon is coming to in Navy Yard. The liquor license placard says:
“Full service restaurant. Seating for 150 patrons, total occupancy load of 200 and sidewalk café with 80 seats.”
Coming this Spring:
Check out Bonchon’s menu here.
Not too far from Nationals Park:
New Jersey and K St, SE via Google street view
From an email:
“Same partnership group as Southern Hospitality (SoHo) in Adams Morgan will be opening Scarlet Oak. We have hired a new Exec. Chef for both SoHo and Scarlet Oak he previously worked at Red Hen and Proof – there will be some carry-over from the new SoHo menu. We will have specialty cocktails, a large wine and beer selection. We are located on the corner of New Jersey Ave. & K Street SE (Capital Yards). Planning on having 100 seats in the dining room and 75 on large outdoor patio. We should be opening by mid-May.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user washingtonydc
From a press release:
“WHAT: Washington Nationals fans will have a chance to run for office when they tryout to become one of the Racing Presidents on Sunday, January 25 at the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.
Candidates looking to fill the shoes of George, Tom, Abe, Teddy and Bill have been invited to the Youth Baseball Academy to perform a freestyle dance, run a 40-yard dash and participate in two President Races from center field to the home dugout. In addition, each applicant will also be required to answer questions from a panel of Nationals entertainment staff members.
Racing hopefuls were pre-selected from a pool of applicants who previously submitted their cover letter and resume. Participation in the tryout is by invitation only and not open to the public. Tryouts will take place regardless of weather conditions.
Developed in 2006, the award-winning Racing Presidents are 12-foot oversized mascots who compete in the GEICO Presidents Race during the fourth inning of every Nationals home game. The popular figures can be seen promoting the team and its community efforts at Nationals Park and around the Washington region. For more information on the Racing Presidents, visit nationals.com/racingpresidents.
WHEN: Sunday, January 25, 2015
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
3675 Ely Place SE, Washington, DC 20019”
And in other awesome news – Nats sign Detroit’s 2013 Cy Young award winner, Max Scherzer, to a 7 year deal!! From MLB.com:
“Right-hander Max Scherzer agreed to terms on a seven-year deal with the Nationals late Sunday night, a source told MLB.com. The value of the contract is $210 million.”
From Facebook:
“Laser Cat is coming to Washington, D.C. at The Yards!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music by DJ Eric Hilton of Thievery Corporation
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Live Music by Kill Cooper and Dave Glass of Hungry Castle
FREE ADMISSION / RSVP: http://www.lasercat.eventbrite.com/
ABOUT:
Laser Cat is a gigantic feline-shaped art installation that projects creative work crowd-sourced from around the world through its laser-beam eyes. Yes, you read that right: cool imagery, giant inflatable cat, laser beams. Founded by Hungry Castle, the Barcelona-based creative duo whose projects blend fashion and public art have made a global impression. Watch the video: feedlasercat.com
Sponsored by The Yards DC and Washington Project for the Arts with the support of The JBG Companies
CALL FOR ART:
To see your work projected across the night sky by a cat the size of a small building, submit it here: feedlasercat.com
LOCATION:
The event will be held at the Historic Mill Building at the corner of 3rd and Tingey St. SE at The Yards. Closest metro station is Navy Yard-Ballpark (Green Line)”
Ed. Note: God dang it – I’m old…
⚡️ Laser Cat Brooklyn ⚡️ from Hungry Castle on Vimeo.
“I was the cyclist involved in this incident. I do believe it was a student from that school who attacked me. The police report is inaccurate in several points, it happen at L and 7th SE. There was a pack of kids on the sidewalk and one just casually walked out between the cars into the street and said “hey sir”, I wasn’t about to stop and vered around him when he punched me in the chest. I didn’t realize he had a blade in his hand until I noticed I was bleeding a block later. I called 911 at 4:43 pm.
In case you are wondering, I am doing great and will be back at work tomorrow, biking down 7th.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user Richard Brundage
Anyone lucky enough to go? I saw one crazy photo of the commute home on metro – for those who went home by metro was it as nuts as it looked? But helluva game – go Caps!
Photo by PoPville flickr user Richard Brundage
Photo by PoPville flickr user JRichkus
Photo by PoPville flickr user JRichkus