Penn Quarter

Dear PoP – “Lobbyist trying to shut down Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Joe Flood

“Dear PoP,

In case you haven’t seen this, it’s RIDICULOUS.”

The this, is a post from Downtown Commentary that says:

“The Market has operated seasonally for seven years on Thursday afternoons on the north end of 8th Street between D and E Streets…

Recently, Mr. Ken Crerar, president of The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers contacted the Public Space Manager at the Department of Transportation Public Space Management Office requesting that the Market’s permit be rescinded. Mr. Crerar suggests that the market find another suitable location elsewhere in Penn Quarter. The problem he cites is traffic congestion on 7th and 9th Street can be avoided by using 8th Street northward to E Street where he connects with 12th Street to go Massachusetts Avenue. On Thursdays the congestion costs Mr. Crerar up to 15 minutes. And for this 15 minutes, he wants our Market moved despite the number of people it serves.”

More details here.

What do you guys think – is 8th Street a good location for the Penn Quarter Farmer’s Market?

Judging Restaurants – Harriet’s

By Prince Of Petworth

I’m wondering if this could possibly be a hidden gem? It is located at 432 11th Street, NW and you can see the menus here. Is that a great sandwich spot that is a must visit or is it more of a good place to go if you work downtown?

Judging Restaurants – Poste

By Prince Of Petworth

Poste is located at 555 8th Street, NW. It’s Web site says:

“Poste Moderne Brasserie, an upscale contemporary brasserie located in downtown Washington DC, features modern American cuisine emphasizing fresh, local ingredients. A bustling 176

Judging Restaurants – Zola

By Prince Of Petworth

As mentioned below, Penn Quarter has some great restaurants or so my friends tell me. Back in December we saw that Zola had opened up a separate wine and kitchen shop. But I’m curious about the original restaurant located at 800 F Street, NW. You can see their menus here. So any fans out there? Do you recommend a particular dish? And I’ve wondered what the atmosphere is like, I guess I always suspected it’d be filled with folks from the Spy Museum…

Free Cupcakes To First 500 Customers For Red Velvet Cupcakery Grand Opening

By Prince Of Petworth

If anyone checks them out be sure to let us know how their cupcakes rank.

From an email:

Red Velvet will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, January 15, 2009 by offering a complimentary cupcake to its first 500 customers. Red Velvet is open daily from 11am to 11pm.

Red Velvet is located on the corner of 7th St. and E St., NW (675 E St., NW; entrance on 7th St.) one block from the Verizon Center.

David Guas, the original creative force behind the sweets at Ceiba, TenPenh, Acadiana, and DC Coast, is the creator and executive pastry chef behind Red Velvet. In 2004, Guas was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington, and Bon Appétit called him one of the country’s eight “Dessert Stars.” Red Velvet will feature a number of David’s signature flavors, many of them based on his Louisiana and Cuban heritage.

“From the finest French chocolate, the best European butter to the aromatic vanillas of the Bourbon Islands in Madagascar, Red Velvet seduces you from first bite to the last crumb. Baked in small batches to ensure the highest quality, Red Velvet prides itself on irresistible flavors and the yum factor,” says David.

Signature Red Velvet cupcakes include: morning call – chocolate espresso cake with mocha butter cream; devil’s food – chocolate-buttermilk cake with bittersweet chocolate ganache; peanut butter cup – chocolate chocolate-chip cake with salted peanut butter frosting; and southern belle – red velvet cake with whipped cream cheese frosting.

Red Velvet offers catering and pick-up services and delivery within the Penn Quarter.

Free Yogurt At Tangysweet’s New Penn Quarter Location

By Prince Of Petworth

Last time they announced free yogurt I somehow screwed up the dates around Christmas time so I double confirmed this one with the owner.

From an email:

“Tangysweet, Penn Quarter, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, January 8, 2009 by offering complimentary frozen yogurt throughout the day. Tangysweet is open daily from 11am to 11pm.

DC’s original tart frozen yogurt store has set up shop at the corner of 7th St. and E St., NW (675 E St., NW, entrance on 7th) one block from the Verizon Center and will tantalize customers with combinations of its classic, green tea and pomegranate yogurt with the freshest fruit toppings, like raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, as well as, crunchy cereal toppings.”

Cowgirl Creamery – Cheese Heaven

By Prince Of Petworth

Cowgirl Creamery located at 919 F Street, NW is the greatest spot for cheese in DC. Like many Americans I am a huge fan of cheese. It sounds funny writing it but it’s true. Leave me with lox, bagels and cheeses and I could live for years. I’m still looking for a good lox spot but I need search no further for my new cheese spot. I can hardly believe it but this spot in DC has been open for two years now. I remember hearing from folks out in California, where the store originated, that this place was the bomb. I am embarrassed to admit that I only recently discovered it. So if you haven’t stopped by yet, delay no longer you won’t disappointed. Not only do they have dozens of cheeses but they also have wine, breads, olive oil, apple butter and sandwiches that are so popular that they often sell out. To check out all the cheeses they have an amazing library on their Web site. I was told the cheeses come from small farms all over the US and Europe. As always the pictures can do far more justice than I can write. All I can say is if you are a cheese lover it is well worth a journey downtown to check out this shop.  Lots of photos after the jump. (more…)