1090 F Street, NW. Photo by Jeremy Pelofsky
While we’re waiting for the permanent Union Station location, looks like we’re getting closer to the Penn Quarter pop up in the former American Apparel space on F Street. Thanks to Jeremy for sending a shot of the new signage yesterday.
From an email:
“While Capital One has long been a hometown bank in the District, the company is thrilled to announce plans of two new Café locations slated for Georgetown and Chinatown.
WHAT THE CAPITAL ONE CAFÉS ARE ALL ABOUT: At the intersection of both the digital and physical worlds are the Capital One Cafés – a space that’s intentionally designed for how people live and bank today. The Capital One Cafes are about solving visitor’s financial problems and helping them reach their money goals. The new locations will serve as a community space where DC residents can recharge their bank accounts, devices and lives while learning new ways to manage their finances through free Capital One services like Money Coaching or Money Workshops, try out new digital and financial tools, use fee-free ATMs, tap into free Wi-Fi, or simply grab a great cup of coffee or local pastries.”
Thanks to Brian for sending from Oceanaire.
“this seems odd…instead of raising the price of the food, they charge a hidden tax that shows up on bill”
Update from the Washington Post (from a “statement from Tim Whitlock, senior vice president of operations and chief operating officer of the Oceanaire”):
“In response to recent feedback, we have chosen to remove this surcharge effective immediately and will explore more traditional means to address the industry’s rising costs, such as raising menu prices.”
Yesterday afternoon near Metro Center Courtenay spotted “this strange balloon floating over DC.”
Be not alarmed and for God’s sake somebody please tell POTUS, this is simply our friends from Air Photos Live balloon who seem to be spotted every year or so. You can see a closeup shot from a previous sighting here.
Our first sighting was back in October 2009. Last year we learned “The balloon was launched by Digital Design and Imaging Inc. to take aerial photos of the District’s skyline as part of the joint Height Master Plan the DC Office of Planning and the National Capital Planning Commission are conducting in response to a Congressional request.”
Update: Molly confirms “Yep, spotted off Thomas Circle.”
Photo by Molly Colleary
Photo by PoPville flickr user Phil
“Dear PoPville,
Chinatown was smelling like sewage this morning. It seems to have permeated Gallery Place to Mt. Vernon.”
Anyone else smell it? Know the origin? Silver-lining – hopefully the rain washed it away!
It’s not yet confirming the Union Station location but I’ll take it!! Washington Business Journal reports:
“The retailer has signed a lease to do a temporary location at 1090 F St. NW in Penn Quarter, which was formerly home to an American Apparel store.”
STAY TUNED for the pop up’s opening date and more on Union Station. (Baruch Ha’shem)
courtesy Rasmus
From an email:
“It’s a sad day for beer lovers. Regional Food and Drink – known to most as RFD has officially closed after 15 years and is selling everything from the décor to the flat screen TVs and kitchen equipment at online only auction. (more…)
Yesterday we were stunned by the seemingly sudden closures of L’Enfant Cafe, Irish Whiskey and the 1st floor of Policy. The jaw dropping continues today.
Rachel reports:
“RFD closes suddenly as well. None of the staff seems to have been notified in advance.”
“After 15 years, 4.9 MILLION BEERS, & 30k Brick Burgers, @RFDLoveTheBeer & the Brickskeller family are closing our doors. Cheers & God Bless.”
Thanks to Natalie for sending the outside shot at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
The ThinkFoodLab is in the former home of Native Foods Cafe near Archives/Navy Memorial. Thanks to Bill Russo for sending word and photos of the interior on Friday afternoon:
“ThinkFoodLab soft open. Bring on the @pepefoodtruck jamón y queso.”
More photos from Bill of the inside (and the jamón y queso) after the jump. (more…)
5th and F Street, NW
From a press release:
“Hill Country Barbecue Market is excited to revive the Backyard Barbecue, a summer pop-up at the National Building Museum (5th & F St) on Thursday, July 6. After a brief hiatus last summer, the Backyard Barbecue returns to the West Lawn for the third summer season, making it the place to chow down on authentic central Texas-style barbecue, imbibe and enjoy live music. (more…)