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About that New Art on Connecticut Ave “Layers + Lines” Walking Tour and Artist Talk Tomorrow and Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


Kate Raudenbush’s Axis Mundi

From Eventbrite:

“Join the Golden Triangle BID for an artists’ talk and walking tour of Layers + Lines with artists Nekisha Durrett and Kate Raudenbush. The artists will discuss the inspiration for their artworks and their creative processes. Both dates (Saturday, April 13 and Monday, April 15 at 11 a.m.) event are free and open to the public. Each talk and tour will last approximately 1 hour and start at the Connecticut Avenue overlook.”

From a press release:

“The Golden Triangle Business Improvement District (BID) opens Layers + Lines, a new public art exhibition on Connecticut Avenue, on April 4, 2019. Bringing together two pieces of art, Up ’til Now by DC-based artist Nekisha Durrett and Axis Mundi by NYC-based artist Kate Raudenbush, the exhibition explores the layers of history in the Golden Triangle neighborhood, the geometries of our built environment, and the lines connecting us to our community. (more…)

Honeysuckle closed after Saturday night’s service on M Street

By Prince Of Petworth


1990 M Street, NW

Sad announcement from Honeysuckle’s owner Friday night:

“I announce with a heavy heart, honeysuckle last service will be tomorrow night. Thanks to all the staff past and present. And thanks to all the wonderful customers that have shown us unbelievable love!”

Honeysuckle opened with great fanfare back in 2017. They had big shoes to fill as this is the space that was previously home to  Vidalia for 20 years. (more…)

Two New Restaurants, Cherry and Corner Office, featuring an “open-fire kitchen” coming to the W Hotel “in late Spring”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by PoPville flickr user Josh

From a press release:

“Two brand new culinary concepts, Cherry and Corner Office, are slated to open in W Washington DC, both helmed by esteemed local chef William Morris as Chef de Cuisine. The cuisine at Cherry, with an open-fire kitchen, will center around the kitchen’s new custom-built Grillworks hearth and wood burning ovens. Corner Office will boast wood-fired pizzas and 38 rotating taps of craft beer, encouraging sharing in its indoor space and year-round beer garden. (more…)

Arrest Made: “The suspect engaged in sexual contact with five victims. The suspect assaulted a sixth victim and attempted to force them to engage in a sexual act.”

By Prince Of Petworth


via google maps

From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in reference to Sexual Abuse offenses that occurred on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in the 1200 Block of 20th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 11:00 pm, the suspect approached the victims at the listed location. The suspect engaged in sexual contact with five victims. The suspect assaulted a sixth victim and attempted to force them to engage in a sexual act. The suspect then took the victim’s property. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. (more…)

The “Secret Starbucks” inside JW Marriott has moved to the gift shop around the corner

By Prince Of Petworth


Inside 1331 Pennsylvania Ave, NW “The former Secret Starbucks” by Deidre Lipsicas

DEVELOPING: “It’s moved to around the corner in the gift shop, same floor.”

UPDATE: “It’s not -exactly- a Starbucks in there though they do have coffee from Starbucks”

The massacre continues following closures in Dupont at 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW and 21st and P and the one on 77 H Street, NW, AND 9th and G St, NW as well as the closure in Glover Park and 18th and I St, NW yesterday.

Deidre reports:

“Known and loved by many as the “Secret Starbucks,” the SB inside JW Marriott is permanently closed (may she Rest In Peace) and is not currently being replaced by anything.”

Previously: (more…)

“The property’s signature restaurant, Estuary, features a menu helmed by James Beard Award recipients and “Top Chef” finalists, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio”

By Prince Of Petworth


inside 9th and I Street, NW courtesy Conrad Washington, DC

From an email:

“I am thrilled to announce the official opening of Conrad Washington, DC, marking the first property for the Conrad brand to debut in the nation’s capital.

some key facts that are of note:

· The 360-room, 10-floor hotel features 30,000 square feet of luxury retail space on its ground floor and 32,000 square feet of purpose-built meeting space, all above ground level

· The property’s signature restaurant, Estuary, features a menu helmed by James Beard Award recipients and “Top Chef” finalists, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio

· Summit The Rooftop at Conrad and associated event terrace deliver panoramic views of Washington’s most notable landmarks

· A first for the Conrad brand, the exclusive, full-service Sakura Club on the 10th floor is designed for the most-discerning hotel guests with offerings including an exquisite Japanese whisky collection and a traditional afternoon tea”

Press release: (more…)

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