664 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending: “I remember you covering h&m closing on F street and relocating in the Gap space across the street. It is now open!”
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Penn Quarter
Thanks to Dan for sending:
Ollie’s Trolley lights are on, and people inside. They were supposed to close Dec 6. FYI, the online Auction for all their stuff has also been removed.”
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MPD reported 9:15pm Monday night: “MPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting in the 700 block of F Street, NW.”
“Executive Assistant Chief Jeffery Carroll provides an update on the officer-involved shooting in the 700 block of F Street NW.” (more…)
975 I Street, NW
Thanks to Fred for passing on from WJLA: “Robbers use fire extinguisher in DC Chanel store heist, security guard fires shots”
From MPD Sunday: “MPD is on the scene of a firearm discharge involving a Special Police Officer in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.
Update: Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy provides an update regarding the discharge of firearm, by a Special Police Officer, during a robbery in the 900 block of I Street, NW. There are no injuries reported. MPD is currently investigating.” (more…)
978 I Street, NW
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Thanks to Boris for sending last night: “Happening now (1:10AM December 9, 2023) in front of Conrad Hotel, City Center, Downtown DC.” (more…)
931 H Street, NW
From Seven Reasons:
“The most notable culinary offering from the new Seven Reasons will be their wait-list only tasting experience, aptly called “SURPRISE,” which takes inspiration from escape rooms. Chef Limardo promises a tasting experience like nothing guests have ever experienced and his most ambitious yet in one of Seven Reasons’s two new private dining rooms – diners might eat their dishes blindfolded or have to solve a puzzle before unlocking their utensils, for example. Reservations for this experience will be released on unannounced dates about a week in advance, and reservations are limited to the first fourteen guests that secure the spots. (more…)
425 12th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Assets from the Washington, DC landmark eatery Ollie’s Trolley, a downtown lunchtime hotspot at the base of the historic Hotel Harrington since 1989, are now up for auction at CapitalOnlineAuctions.com.
Fans of Ollie’s Trolley can bid on more than 100 lots from the restaurant, which will close Dec. 12 as part of the Hotel Harrington sale. Available to the highest bidder are the iconic “Ollie Fries” and “Ollie Burgers” neon signs; additional Ollie’s Trolley indoor and outdoor signage; vintage and vintage-inspired décor items; trolley imagery and décor; the eatery’s signature red booth seating and padded chairs; high-end commercial kitchen equipment, and much more.
“There are many pieces of nostalgia that will strike a chord with fans looking for an item to remember Ollie’s Trolley by,” said Mitch Rotker, owner of Capital Online Auctions, which is hosting the online auction. “We also hope that the commercial kitchen equipment and classic dining fixtures can go back into the local business community to be used in area businesses and restaurants.”
Bidding on the Ollie’s Trolley auction begins closing on Dec. 14 at 11:00 am EST.
R. also reported: “Harry’s Bar’s last day is Sunday, December 3. I’m there on Friday night December 1 and it is packed.” (more…)
501 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Tim for sending: “New signs for Gordon Ramsey long awaited pizza joint in Penn Quarter” (more…)
From a press release:
“Operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse Markets Management, the 19th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, Washington D.C.’s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season this Friday, November 17. (more…)