Thanks to John for sending from “Rose Park on the P Street.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Thanks to Brigdet for sending: “Union Station Papyrus finally having good sale At least 50% off cards and an additional 30% if you buy 8. It was getting pillaged this morning. Giftware also on sale but slim pickings.”
Ed. Note: Another Papyrus location in Georgetown at 1300 Wisconsin Ave, NW.
1728 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Signage is up for Sticx and they just applied for a liquor license:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant s pecializing in Southeast Asian cuisine. Total seating inside is 26 with a Total Occupancy Load of 30.” (more…)
1300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
This weekend I noticed the Georgetown store was having store closing sales. Didn’t realize it was the whole chain. Oof, I’d say I buy 75% of my cards here :(
CNN reports this morning: “Schurman Fine Paper, which owns the brand, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday in a Delaware court. The company is closing all 254 of its US and Canada stores. More than 1,000 employees will lose their jobs.”
I think they have a Union Station location too. So where to buy card now?
3428 O Street, NW
Big news from the Georgetown BID:
“Oh, Bagelgate. What a time to be alive! After a few delays, Call Your Mother is expected to open in Georgetown by the end of this month. Everyone BE COOL! The ‘Jew-ish’ deli will serve toasted bagels and sell its bagel sandwiches inside the bright pink former flower shop at 3428 O St NW. Follow them on Instagram for the official opening announcement.”
From the 3200 block of O Street, NW just off Wisconsin. Obviously nicer in the warmer months but this really looks great: (more…)
WTOP with the scoop:
“Plans to extend the DC Streetcar to Georgetown have been effectively scrapped.”
Though they do note: “The department is still planning to extend the streetcar line east over the Anacostia River along Benning Road Northeast to the Benning Road Metro station.” (more…)
This rental is located at 3403 Q Street NW near 34th street. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2900 / 2br – Charming Townhouse in Georgetown for Rent (more…)
From Tony & Joe’s (3000 K Street, NW):
“Enjoy the warmth of Tony & Joe’s new cocktail lounge. Introducing a collaborative cocktail and culinary experience. We will debut award winning designer Steve Ornstein’s remarkable new indoor floral masterpiece:
The Gardens (more…)
2920 M Street, NW
Harper Macaw are “Fine chocolate makers, restoring and protecting rainforests near our cacao sources in Brazil. Made from bean to bar in Washington, DC.”
And now hiring too: “We are still hiring confectioners and baristas for our new chocolate factory & cafe in Georgetown. Send your resume to [email protected]” (more…)