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Marriott Marquis, Opening May 1, Announces DC Restaurants – “from seasonal casual dining and a specialty restaurant to a power-player lounge and techy sports bar”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Rendering via Marriott Marquis Washington, DC

From a press release:

“Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, opening May 1, announces five Americana-inspired dining experiences for the District’s soon-to-be-largest hotel. The varied food and beverage establishments, located on the hotel’s ground floor, will further position the property as a brand-new social hub for its vibrant downtown Shaw neighborhood.

Marriott Marquis Washington, DC will debut: Anthem, casual dining restaurant; The Dignitary, an upscale lounge; High Velocity, a high-tech sports bar; a dramatic, high-design Lobby Bar; and a specialty restaurant (to be announced). The hotel’s culinary vision will be helmed by Executive Chef Matthew Morrison, a DC native who was most recently executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, Virginia. The hotel’s dining experiences will feature fresh, seasonal menus sourced from both local and Mid-Atlantic purveyors as well as the hotel’s on-site rooftop garden.

More details on the restaurants/bars after the jump. (more…)

Props to the Cops – Handgun Recovery/Arrest

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user KJinDC

From MPD:

“On February 9, 2014, while engaged in proactive traffic enforcement patrols in the 1900 block of 9th Street, NW, a Third District Officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired Maryland registration. When the officer approached the vehicle he smelled an odor consistent with marijuana coming from the vehicle. He asked the driver if he had any marijuana in the vehicle and the driver indicated that he did. The driver was removed from the vehicle and secured. The officers then located a black handgun as well as ammunition within reach of the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The driver was then placed under arrest for Possession of Marijuana, Carrying a Pistol and Possession of Unregistered Ammunition. Anyone with additional information regarding this matter is encouraged to call the Metropolitan Police Department on (202) 727-9099.”

New Feature: Fantastic Font – Vol. 1

By Prince Of Petworth

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From Shaw.

Ed. Note: This is not really a new feature.

Ed. Note #2: Actually, I may make this a regular feature because now that I think about it, I really do enjoy finding unusual fonts around town.

In addition to the fantastic font – check out the cool/eerie sculpture above it:

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First Look at a Rendering of The Shay Coming to 8th and Florida Ave, NW in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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@TheShayDC tweets us and writes on their facebook page:

“As you know, The Shay will be a dual-building community along 8th & Florida in Shaw. Here’s a first look at the East building.

The Shay will be designed to evoke an industrial past. It will display exposed concrete, expansive glass window walls and industrial detailing. Community amenities will include parking, bike storage, conference areas, a dog washing station, resident lounge with a bar, pool table and media center, swimming pool, two landscaped roof decks, and more.”

Shooting in Shaw at 7th and N Street, NW

By Prince Of Petworth

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@DCPoliceDept tweets around 1:15am:

“3D Shooting- 0115hrs/ 700blk N St NW. LOF- A group of males wearing dark clothing and dark ski masks.”

In an email MPD asks:

“Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Metropolitan Police Department on 202-727-9099.”

Formerly Kelsey Gardens, Now Jefferson MarketPlace, Luxury Apartments, Opening Spring 2014 in Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

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7th and P St, NW

We’ve given lots of love to the neighboring CityMarket at O but it’s worth noting that the Jefferson MarketPlace is also nearing completion:

“Jefferson MarketPlace is a mixed-use development located at the corner of 7th and P Streets in Northwest Washington, DC. The project will include 281 luxury apartments, 230 below-grade parking spaces, and 13,400 square feet of retail space. First units will deliver in spring 2014.

Jefferson MarketPlace will feature modern amenity spaces that will include a boutique-style lobby with a 24-hour concierge, state-of-the-art fitness center, resident business center, and community lounge with bar and gaming areas. Residents will also have exclusive access to two private courtyards on the ground floor, a landscaped roof deck on the seventh floor, and a large pool deck on the 8th floor roof.

Jefferson MarketPlace is located less than three blocks north of the Mt. Vernon Square Metro Station and two blocks south of the Shaw-Howard Metro Station. The project has tremendous visibility with over 455 feet of frontage along 7th Street NW and will be located adjacent to the future City Market at O, a 1 million square foot mixed-use project anchored by a new 58,000 square foot Giant Supermarket.”

And here are some of their amenities:

“Well, you certainly can in our rooftop pool. Or get yourself in tip-top shape at our state-of-the-art 24-hour fitness center and take the streets of DC by storm directly from your apartment in Shaw. Want to stay in? That’s covered too. Entertain your friends, in any number of ways, with our stylish, convenient and fun amenities.

– Resort-style rooftop pool with sundeck, lounging areas and grills
– Resident clubroom with bar, televisions, billiards, shuffleboard and indoor/outdoor bar seating
– Modern, stylish lobby with 24-hour concierge services
– 24-hour fitness center with club-style equipment and yoga zone
– Two private courtyards with indoor bar and outdoor pub with bocce court
– Fully-equipped business center with computers and printers
– Wi-Fi in amenity spaces
– Dynamic 7th floor outdoor mezzanine with fire pit, grilling area, bar rails and outdoor TV with lounge seating
– Controlled-access parking garage
– Pet-friendly community
– Close to Shaw-Howard U and Mt Vernon Sq Metro stations
– Views of Washington landmarks, including Washington Monument and National Cathedral
– 14,000 sq. ft. of retail conveniently located in the building”

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7th and Q St, NW

Formerly Kelsey Gardens – from 2009:

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Griffith Market Out, Harris Teeter Possibly Back in at 965 Florida Ave, NW Project

By Prince Of Petworth

Back in July we learned that MRP Realty and Ellis Development win development of 965 Florida Ave, NW – Griffith Market Beats Harris Teeter. Things have changed a bit since July – From a press release by Julie Chase, a spokesperson for MRP Residential:

“MRP Residential and The JBG Companies today announced they have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture to develop MRP’s recently awarded Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Development (DMPED) site, 965 Florida Ave. NW, located in the District’s Shaw neighborhood.

MRP Residential and partner Ellis Development Group, will develop the property to mixed-use of approximately 370,000 square feet, including 50,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.

The partnership furthers the DMPED office goals of creating a synchronized, mixed-use development that stitches together multiple parcels in an area that could see over 1 million square feet of new development. JBG and MRP will work together to optimize the development and believe significant value will be created for the community through this cooperative process. JBG, in addition to its development team collaborating with MRP, will provide development capital for the project.

“In the joint venture with The JBG Companies, MRP Residential will provide more high-quality amenities and services, further enhancing the Shaw neighborhood,” said Matt Robinson, principal of MRP Residential. “Additionally, with Metro access and proximity to Howard University, this will be a highly desired address for residents of this dynamic neighborhood.”

“The JBG-MRP co-development team plan to work with District officials and members of the community and plan to provide a W Street connection and bring a full-service grocery to the neighborhood,” said James Iker, a managing partner with JBG. “Our partnership has crafted a venture that will deliver these critical neighborhood needs and meet established city goals to transform the area. We are excited to be working again with MRP.”

As part of the planning process, the joint venture partners are continuing to work diligently together to address community requests from the RFP process.”

I asked if the “full-service grocery” would be a Harris Teeter and was told:

“We have not signed any leases, but a grocery of that quality and scale is what we are targeting.”

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