4815 Georgia Avenue, NW
From the owner of Fusion:
“Everyone please be on the alert, Fusion has been broke into on the 25th of September and they stole my laptop computer, cash register, and some liquor. Last night they broke in again and stole a 52 inches tv, cash, liquor and a printer.”
Ed. Note: Bastards. If you’re able show Barry and the restaurant some love and support. They are located at 4815 Georgia Avenue, NW.
From MPD:
“Shortly after 2 AM on October 2, 2013, two complainants were in the 4000 block of Georgia Avenue, NW, when they were approached by three black male subjects. One of the suspects demanded the complainants’ property and bicycles. When the complainants’ refused, suspect # 2 grabbed one of the complainants and went through his pockets. The third suspect produced a stun gun and threatened the complainants with it. The three suspects then took the complainants’ bicycles and fled the scene.
Moments later, MPD units were flagged down in reference to the robbery. The units broadcast a lookout for the suspects. Two individuals matching the descriptions of the robbery suspects were stopped. An identification procedure was conducted, at which time the complainants positively identified the two stopped as two of the suspects who had robbed them. Both suspects were placed under arrest for Armed Robbery.”
Update: Canceled due to Shutdown
“Sunday, Oct. 6, 1-5 p.m., southern grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, D.C. (Gate entrance 333 Rock Creek Church Road, NW.)
Washington DC German Band, inductees in the Polka Hall of Fame and an institution in the nation’s capital since 1942
Bairisch und Steierisch Dancers, entertaining people in the Washington region for more than 35 years
Magician Paul Timms practicing the art of illusion for 20 years, using doves, wands, cards, and even a power drill now and then; also makes balloon sculptures, 1:30-3:30
Petunia the Clown, for more than a decade she has blended comedy, magic, face painting, balloon sculpting and some story-telling, 2:30-4:30
Cars from the 56th Antique Auto Assembly, Oktoberfest coincides with annual event sponsored by the Armed Forces Retirement Home and the Capitol Model T Club.
Craft Beer from DC Brau***Rain or Shine Under The Big Tent***Hike and Bike on the Beautiful, Historic Grounds***Bring a Picnic Lunch or Sample Our Delicious Food Vendors***Please No Dogs Transportation: Metro Green Line to Georgia/Petworth stop; H8 bus; park inside the gates for a donation of $5 per vehicle to Friends of the Soldiers Home.
Friends of the Soldiers Home is grateful for support from the Armed Forces Retirement Home, the AFRH Resident Fund Advisory Board, and DCMTB, DC’s only mountain bike team and organizers of the DCCX cyclocross race held at AFRH on October 20, 2013.”
Thanks to @LenzyBetters for sending Chez Billy’s [3815 Georgia Ave, NW] new Fall Menu:
Thanks to a reader for the heads up on our Facebook page. From This Old House:
“Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: The Northeast
Petworth Neighborhood, Washington, D.C.
The iconic type here is the Wardman-style rowhouse, named for architect Harry Wardman. Following World War I, his firm designed 2,000 rowhouses, with elevated porches, for government workers.”
“Chez Billy
3815 Georgia Ave, NW
September 26 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
$15
Advanced tickets only. Tickets are available at outsidersandmisfits.
Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.
829 Upshur Street, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned about the new restaurants coming to Upshur Street, the unnamed Japanese-French restaurant and Petworth Citizen, from Paul Ruppert of Room 11, The Passenger and more. At that time we heard he was shooting for an early October opening of Petworth Citizen. In what almost never happens – they are ahead of schedule and are soft opening tomorrow (Wed.) night! I was able to stop by for a preview and took tons of photos.
A couple things to note – they have their own smoker.
The reading room will be ready in about a month. In that room they will host literary events and have a free library on the walls.
Also, they have their own smoker. Also, I can’t freaking wait to try the brisket.
The menu is similar in style to Room 11’s in that it is not huge. But the items I had were delicious. I had the chorizo burger and potato fishcake fritters.
All I can say is, I’ve dreamed of this day for over 10 years.
front looking toward rear
bar looking towards bar seating
Lots more photos and the menu after the jump. (more…)
Museum Minute is written by Elle O’Flaherty. Elle lives in Mt. Pleasant and previously wrote about the National Children’s Museum.
This Saturday, September 21st the good folks at President Lincoln’s Cottage will throw a Family Day celebration complete with tours of the cottage and make-your-own top hats (140 Rock Creek Church Rd./Upshur). The festivities will also include a civil war encampment, period stories, live music, and a military drill team. I went last year and not only did I learn a bit about Lincoln, but I got to pet a goat, too.
There was also pie. Yummy, yummy pie. The grounds have a gorgeous view of the city and, along with a tons of delicious food for sale, they’re cool with bringing your own picnic. On a more serious note, the current special exhibit “Can You Walk Away?” about modern human trafficking is excellent and worth seeing before it closes in December. Full disclosure, my friend curated the exhibit, but it really is thought provoking and you’ll probably need a hug afterwards. Or pie.
Photo via Lincoln’s Cottage
“The original Civil War diary and personal artifacts of Albert Nelson See, a member of Abraham Lincoln’s Presidential Guard, will go on public display for the first time in history at President Lincoln’s Cottage this autumn. See’s eye-witness accounts detail President Lincoln’s life at the Cottage, Jubal Early’s attack on Washington at Fort Stevens, and the inner workings of the presidential guard. Visitors to the exhibit will discover an authentic perspective of Civil War life in Washington. The exhibit opens to the public on September 26th 2013 in the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center at President Lincoln’s Cottage, and will remain on display until December 31st, 2013 [UPSHUR ST AT ROCK CREEK CHURCH RD, NW].
“When President Lincoln and his family resided at the Soldiers’ Home, they moved closer to the action of the Civil War,” says Erin Carlson Mast, Executive Director of President Lincoln’s Cottage. “From greeting wounded soldiers en route to Harewood Hospital, to witnessing growing numbers of contraband camps and military burials, Lincoln’s life at the Soldiers’ Home connected him profoundly to the stark realities of the Civil War. As a member of his presidential guard, See lived on the Soldiers’ Home grounds and bore witness to the Lincoln family’s daily life, as well as Civil War events such as the battle at Fort Stevens in the summer of 1864. Lincoln himself left only a few written records of his life at the Soldiers’ Home, and See’s narrative offers an invaluable window into that period.”
The Albert Nelson See Diary was a gift to President Lincoln’s Cottage from Ms. Betty Kessler, the great granddaughter of Albert Nelson See. Having been passed down through several generations of the See family before being donated to President Lincoln’s Cottage in December of 2009, the diary underwent significant conservation efforts. It is now being displayed to the public for the first time.”
Ed. Note: You can see all events here and you can schedule your own event listing here.
3714 14th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word that despite some community opposition, the pawn shop has opened up at 14th and Quincy St, NW by the Red Derby.