1433 P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping to crowd source bars in DC that will be showing The Bachelor premiere (with sound!) on January 6. I’ve tried reaching out to a few bars but haven’t gotten any responses. We have a group that’s looking for a spot, but not sure if there’s anywhere we can go.”
I’d try calling Stoney’s for sure. Any other spots you’d think would be amenable?
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From an email:
“Brother-and-sister owners Ken and Aki Ballogdajan will open their new concept AKO by KENAKI at The Roost early 2020. Chef Ken and his sister Aki opened their first restaurant, KENAKI Sushi Counter, in Gaithersburg last year. While Ken touts a 25-year career in the industry (which includes time spent at Raku, VOLT, and with Chef Ryan Trevino in San Juan, PR), his sister Aki left her career in software in 2018 to open KENAKI as its GM. Though this will be the second concept for the Ballogdajans, the siblings are third-generation restaurant owners and got their start in the industry as teens. Their sushi counter at The Roost is named for their late mother, Ako (her nickname). (more…)
Thanks to Brittany for sending this dose of awesome from the Green Line.
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508 Kenyon Street NWThis Park View rowhome comes with a built-in Airbnb unit that could pay the mortgage: 508 Kenyon St NW
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Rendering via Hines
Das ist riesig, c’est énorme, esto es enorme – THIS IS HUGE!!
“The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle.” ―Anais Nin
Boom. Back in 2016 this space was, briefly, planned for a Wegmans grocery store. North Country – get your dancing shoes! From a press release:
“Whole Foods Market has signed a 40,000-square-foot lease to anchor the Hartley at the Parks at Walter Reed, a 3.1 million-square-foot master-planned community from Hines, Urban Atlantic, and Triden Development Group. The leading natural and organic grocer is among the latest signature additions to the dynamic transformation of the former Walter Reed medical campus, the largest site under development in Northwest Washington, D.C.
Construction on The Hartley is expected to begin in early 2020 with completion of the project in early 2022. (more…)
via google maps
My God this is crazy. Thanks to Lisa for sending from NBC Washington:
“The shots fired before 4 p.m. near the intersection of Hawaii Avenue and Varnum Street in Northeast D.C. did not hit the officers but did strike a police vehicle, police said.
The officers called for backup and police arrested a man in possession of a gun.”
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fourth District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) and Assault on a Police Officer Offense that occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2019, in the 300 block of Hawaii Avenue, Northeast.
At approximately 3:47 pm, uniformed reserve officers of the Fourth District were entering a marked police cruiser at the listed location. The suspect brandished a firearm and discharged it in the direction of the officers, striking their vehicle. The suspect fled the scene, but was apprehended by responding officers. No officers were injured. A firearm was recovered and can be seen in the photo above.
On Thursday, December 12, 2019, 25 year-old Delvin Pollard, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill, Assault on a Police Officer, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. (more…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
11th and Lamont St, NW
From La Tejana:
“Following last week‘s sold out event at Room 11, La Tejana’s Tex-Mex breakfast taco pop-up is returning tomorrow (Saturday 12/14 from 10 am – sellout) with a double batch of homemade flour tortillas, chorizo, migas, papas con huevo and boozy topo chico. Because holiday shopping is better when slightly buzzed and three breakfast tacos deep…
Shout out to everyone who came out last weekend (and waited patiently for their tacos – shorter wait times are guaranteed this weekend). Might even be a surprise or two in store”
Anyone take a taste last week?
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I got called for Jury Duty, again. Now I get called every two years after seemingly rarely getting called. I even got called to a grand jury this year though fortunately, since I work for myself it would be rough to do, I didn’t have to serve on the actual jury. Anyway, now that I’ve figured out how to insert polls into posts again – I’d like to revisit the Jury Duty question. When’s the last time you were called to jury duty? Did you serve on a jury? How long did your jury duty last? Did you convict or acquit?
Thanks to Desiree’ for sending: “My boyfriend Eric spotted this hawk on top of Major General Logan at Logan Circle yesterday!”
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.
hahaha fantastic – thanks to Kathy for sending this gem “from the old days when people worked a full career at one company, sang in the chorus, got a pension. So retro.”
Please enjoy some Seu Jorge – Changes:
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