5830 Georgia Ave, NW
From an email:
“When we reopened the Smokehouse in May we made some changes, starting with phasing out tipping and introducing a 15% service charge to all orders.
The change allows our Crewmembers to earn a livable wage and benefits such as paid sick leave and time off. It’s included it in the price of your meal, and you will not be asked for a tip at checkout.
The discriminatory history of tipping is well reported. (more…)
“City State Brewing right off the MBT (north of Rhode Island Ave, south of Dew Drop Inn).” Photo by R Sverd
From City-State Brewing (705 Edgewood Street, NE:
“City-State Brewing Co., DC’s newest brewery and community gathering space, officially opens its taproom to the public Friday, June 4th.
The long-awaited homegrown brewery celebrates the District of Columbia in every way, from the beer, named after defining traits and historic moments like 8 Wards Independent Pale Ale and Lost Laws Pilsner, to the location, accessible by metro and the Metropolitan Branch Trail. The space includes an exhibit wall dedicated to the area’s culture and history, including 45 posters depicting DC neighborhoods by local artist Anthony Dihle.
“City-State is one big, heartfelt toast to DC,” said owner James Warner. “It’s a space that honors and celebrates everything unique about the District.”
The 13,000 square-foot brewery is housed in a former freight rail depot on the border of the Edgewood and Brookland neighborhoods. There is a taproom on site as well as an arts venue that will feature live music and an event space open to community groups. It will be open: (more…)
This rental is located at 1415 Hopkins Street NW #2 near P Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,195 / 1br – Centrally Located 1BR/1BA in the heart of Dupont Circle (more…)
photo by Zeph Colombatto
From a press release:
“Richard Sandoval Hospitality, the group behind El Centro D.F., Toro Toro, La Sandia, and more, is pleased to unveil dLeña ROJA, a mezcal lounge beneath dLeña Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria, opening Friday, June 11.
Perfect for intimate gatherings, wedding welcome drinks, a birthday celebration, and more, dLeña ROJA comfortably accommodates up to 90 guests standing and 50 guests seated, and is designed by PETERMAX Co. Created to evoke a timeless space, dLeña ROJA can be accessed from a stairwell in dLeña or from a private entrance on 5th Street NW for distinguished guests looking for a bit more privacy. Lavish leather banquettes line the walnut fluted tambour clad walls, creating a warm and cozy environment. The art and decor were locally sourced from second-hand stores around DC and internationally from South America, India, and Mexico, including intricate wall hangings created by artisans in Querétaro. (more…)
5th and Massachusetts Ave, NW
Connecticut and L Street, NW.
Thanks to M for sending: “Another retail icon is leaving the scene. Rizik’s had been dressing Washington women since 1908. They renovated and redesigned the store in 2017 but I guess that wasn’t enough.” (more…)
Updates when/if any official info is released from MPD.
S reported around 6pm: “Looks like there’s a fire at the intersection of M St & North Capitol St NW. Just heard a neighbor set off fireworks from that direction, I suspect it may be related.
In other news, there’s a gunman on the loose at the building down the block, so the fireworks were very poorly timed. I hope all neighbors involved are OK!”
DC Fire and EMS reported: “Use of illegal fireworks put dozens of seniors at risk in yesterday’s fire on N. Capitol St. A Roman candle fired from the street ignited a 5th floor balcony. If it explodes or flies it is illegal in DC. For complaints or tips on illegal fireworks e-mail [email protected].”
“Separate from the gunman incident at Avalon First and M/Ava NoMa and the apartment fire at Sibley Plaza Public Housing, there was a third incident in my building this morning involving an FBI presence on the fourth floor.”
“M Street NE between North Cap and 1st is blocked on both ends by police – maybe 30 police vehicles and helicopters circling this one block.” (more…)
Thanks to David for sending: “On Maryland Ave NE. Seemed like both drivers were ok. Fire trucks showed up a minute after I took this.”
Update from Rachel: “As of 11:30, the cars are still here (and one still has its headlights on).
You can also see in these pics how the unassuming tree also got scorched!
Really thankful that no one was hurt!!”
Deb reported: (more…)
5534 Connecticut Ave, NW
This is the former Capital Crab & Seafood Co space and before them the longtime home to Arucola. Hours for La Siesta are listed as: (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect the temporary closure of the Rock Creek Park Multi-Use Trail between the Grove 1 footbridge to Peirce Mill. The trail closure will begin on or about Monday, June 7, 2021, weather permitting, and be in place for approximately two months. (more…)