via DPR
From DPR:
“8th Annual Chuck Brown Day
Saturday, August 20 | 2pm – 7pm
Chuck Brown Memorial Park
2901 20th St NE
It’s that time of year when DPR takes center stage to bring you the largest and best celebration of Go-Go in the District. The countdown is on for the 8th Annual Chuck Brown Day! (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
What’s happening to Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park? This beautiful and unique urban park has been largely closed for over a year. While the National park service is having repairs done to the lower plaza, the rest of the park is open but severely neglected. Walkways are crumbling, weeds are growing out of control. The fountain is again turned off and getting overgrown.”
This rental is located at 317 34th Pl NE near Dix St NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,700 / 3br – 1800ft2 – Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath Row Home In Quiet NE Location (Washington DC) (more…)
Clubhouse interior (Photograph by Nick D’Emilio)
From a press release:
“Clubhouse (1070 Wisconsin Ave NW) will be mixing cocktails, serving fresh coffee and slinging pizza dough in the newly renovated space in Georgetown Park, formerly known as Church Hall. When given the opportunity to re-open, Clubhouse founders Geoff Dawson and Peter Bayne wanted to create an environment that’ll be a gathering spot for everyone in the Georgetown neighborhood.
Clubhouse will open in the mornings for the neighborhood to enjoy a coffee menu curated by Madison Peake, formerly of Tatte Bakery & Cafe Group. Peake has perfected a coffee and breakfast menu including a vanilla bean date latte, breakfast burritos, avocado toast and plenty of croissants to get everyone through their morning Zoom meetings. Clubhouse’s 9,000 square foot space becomes one of the largest work from home spaces in DC.
In the evenings, (more…)
photo courtesy Noches del Caribe
From an email:
“DC’s next big pop-up is just around the corner! Marking National Rum Day, Noches del Caribe, a nod to the Afro-Latin cultures and countries of the Caribbean and one of their biggest exports (rum!), debuts August 16 at Roy Boys’ Shaw location.
Noches del Caribe is a concept created by Luis Aliaga, beverage director at Roy Boys and Casa Kantuta, the Bolivian modern speakeasy pop-up. Similar to Casa Kantuta, Aliaga is drawing inspiration from his own heritage to share with Washingtonians through traditional spirits, signature cocktails and delicious food. Aliaga is half Bolivian and half Venezuelan. Specifically, he grew up spending time on Margarita Island, where his mother is from. (more…)
3200 block Grace Street, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS reported at 4:25am August 12th: “Update Working Fire 3200 block Grace St NW. #DCsBravest located fire in restaurant kitchen area first floor rear. Visible fire extinguished. Opening up and checking for extension. No injuries.”
Reverie‘s owner Johnny Spero wrote on his IG:
“I can’t begin to explain the range of emotions I’ve encountered this weekend. The one thing that hit me harder then everything going inside my head is the insane outpouring of support from the DC community and beyond. The fire was more devastating than the original story we had posted. The fire and smoke damage is extensive and we will have to completely rebuild. We’ve been saying from day 1 we aren’t going anywhere and this won’t stop us, it will only make us better. We are going to continue to challenge ourselves and push forward. My family and team are thankful for every single message and call and I will keep everyone updated on our progress.”
A GoFundMe has been launched and already raised almost $42,000 as of this morning. The fundraiser’s goal is set at $200,000:
“We are raising money for our colleague and extraordinary friend, Johnny Spero whose flagship restaurant, Reverie, was lost after a brutal fire last night (August 11th). (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Thanks to Diane for sharing this beautiful red fox from the top of Fort Reno Park.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
408 H Street, NE
Thanks to Shauna for sending: “Looks like Seven Petals is coming to H at 408 H St, NE, formerly Khepra’s Raw Food & Juice Bar.”
Google says they’ll open Aug 27th.
2311 Calvert Street, NW
Thai & Time Again and Donsak have posted their liquor license applications:
Thai & Time Again‘s says: “New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving Thai cuisine. Seating capacity of 49, with a Total Occupancy Load of 49.”
From US Capitol Police:
“Just after 4:00 a.m., a man drove his car into the vehicle barricade at East Capitol Street and Second Street.
While the man was getting out of the car, it became engulfed in flames.
The man then fired several shots into the air along East Capitol Street. (more…)