Penn Quarter

The Downtown Holiday Market “returns for its 19th year starting Friday, November 17th”

By Prince Of Petworth


F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets, NW courtesy DowntownDC BID

From a press release:

“This year’s Downtown Holiday Market, presented by DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID and Diverse Markets Management, returns for its 19th year starting Friday, November 17th through Saturday, December 23rd. Once again, the market will be taking two entire blocks of F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW. The entrance will be located on the sidewalk outside the National Portrait Gallery and the Smithsonian American Art Museum. This year, visitors can enjoy a new line up of entertainment, over 70 exhibitors, food vendors and festive decor and lights throughout the season.

Admission to the Downtown Holiday Market is free and open to the public with daily hours from 12:00PM to 8:00PM. (more…)

Gordon Ramsay’s Street Pizza Now Hiring for coming Chinatown/Penn Quarter location

By Prince Of Petworth


501 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Dave for sending the update on Street Pizza (formerly home to Red Velvet Cupcakery and Tangy Sweet, Bakers & Baristas and most recently Vivi):

“Gordon Ramsay North America has 4 new posts now to hire for top positions at Street Pizza in Washington DC (General Manager, Manager, Kitchen Manager, and Sous Chef).

it says near the top: (more…)

“The Dead Rabbit Embarks on Further U.S. Expansion with a Washington D.C. Opening Slated for 2024”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Eric P.

Ed. Note: The PR firm would not confirm to the exact location but the Washington Business Journal reported that they’ll be coming to the former Pi Pizzeria space which abruptly closed last month.

From a press release:

“Managing Partner Jack McGarry and The Dead Rabbit team announce 2024 plans for the third location of the world’s most awarded pub in Washington D.C. Situated in Penn Quarter–within blocks of the National Portrait Gallery and Capital One Sports Arena–the 6,200 square-foot two-level space will feature the exceptional Irish beverage, food, and entertainment programming for which The Dead Rabbit is known. McGarry has tapped Crown Creative, the pub’s Belfast-based creative partner, to bring the vision of tradition meets tomorrow to life in the historic D.C. building in the center of the entertainment district. (more…)

“All rock legends!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Phil

Thanks to Steve for sending: “the incredible band The Baseball Project at the small venue The Hamilton Thursday night at 8! $25 for a supergroup! Yep members of REM ( Peter Buck and Mike Mills!) Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey and Linda Pitmon. All rock legends! Small venue . Great time! See the link on the Hamilton site! Can’t wait!’

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