courtesy Green Hat
From an email:
“The grand reopening of the Green Hat Bar and Gin Garden is tomorrow, June 5th from 12 – 8.
Taking things slowly, the Gin Garden will only be open on Saturdays in June from 12-8. Retail / to-go options will be available Thursdays through Saturday.
Expanded hours, tours, weekend punches, and full tastings will return in July.”
This rental is located in Hill East. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,995 / 2br – 1440ft2 – Charming Capital Hill Townhome (Barney Circle Hill East) (more…)
300 Florida Ave, NW
From ANXO:
“We’re heartbroken to reveal that a 15-month struggle to find common ground with our landlord will end with us closing our flagship restaurant at 300 Florida Ave NW on Sunday, July 18th, which is the week of our five year anniversary. While this has been a difficult decision we’re confident that it’s the best long-term decision for our business and our family of team members. Please come visit us in Truxton Circle before we close and stay tuned for anniversary celebration events during our final week of service. (more…)
3276 M Street, NW via the Georgetown BID
From the Georgetown BID:
“We’re interpreting “mega Italian concept” as “you’ll be going one to two pant sizes up.” Stephen Starr announced Tuesday that he’s opening his own Italian restaurant and market in the former Dean & DeLuca space at 3276 M St NW. Starr, of Le Diplomate and St. Anselm fame, (more…)
1908 14th Street, NW
Thanks to LT for sending: “it looks like, after over 2 years of prep, Lupo Pizzeria on 14th Street may finally be opening! it should be fully opening next week.” (more…)
200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW
It’s been a minute since we checked in on Capitol Crossing and my goodness a lot has changed. We’ve come a long way from the animal sculptures and Eataly rumors.
Restaurants coming are Love, Makoto, The Ardent, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, and Bar Spero: (more…)
2317 18th Street, NW Photo by Chris Weidner
Thanks to Chris for sending last night: “Second gentleman, Douglas Emhoff was just supporting pride month by stopping at Pitchers.” (more…)
While May is the traditional start of snakes falling out of trees season, it is not uncommon to spot rat snakes in June. Fear not, they pose no threat to humans. Also, they eat rats which is good.
Nathalie writes: “should I be concerned about snakes in dc on playgrounds?” (more…)
Thanks to Susan for sending: “houses on 200 block 15th Street SE gutted for renovation” (more…)
1st and M Street, NE
Update from MPD:
“Earlier today officers responded for a reported shooting victim inside the Starbucks located at the corner of M Street, NE and First Street, NE. Upon arrival officers located a victim suffering from a non-life-threatening self inflicted gunshot wound. Officers located the weapon, which was a 9mm Glock handgun with an extended magazine. In addition to the weapon, officers located and seized roughly 8 pounds of marijuana and $,200 from the victim’s vehicle.”
Jenell reports: (more…)