Penn Quarter


14th and F Street, NW

From a press release:

Giordano’s, the legendary Chicago-based pizzeria known for its iconic stuffed deep-dish pizza, announced today that it will officially open its first Washington, D.C. location on June 9. Located at 600 14th St. NW in the city’s bustling Lafayette Square neighborhood, the restaurant will bring its world-famous Chicago pizza to the heart of the nation’s capital just steps away from the White House.

The new 7,400-square-foot restaurant features seating for more than 180 guests, including a 130-seat dining room, 16-seat bar area, a 20-seat seasonal patio, and a 20-seat private dining area named The Lincoln Room. Guests can expect (more…)


NoMa (Near Northeast)

Ed. Note: This space was previously home to a Corner Bakery and a Le Pain Quotidien.

Thanks to J. for sending:

“I saw this today. Under the new Wolfgang Puck Bites place. This went up in the past day or so. I think the pink is a little much, but at the same time, if something is moving into the space, I’m good with any color.”

To me it looks like it could be the background to a coming Joe & the Juice: (more…)


Woodley Park


2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW

“🇮🇹 Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
✨ Your Neighborhood Osteria
👉 Coming Soon — Woodley Park”

A peek inside:

“Almost ready. 👀

The room is almost ready, and it’s exactly what Woodley Park deserves. A neighborhood Italian spot where you actually want to slow down. 🇮🇹”

The placard for Pastiamo Osteria says: (more…)


music

Following yesterday’s news, “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here”, comes a WAY BIGGER ANNOUNCEMENT from I.M.P.:

“We are ecstatic to announce Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival, a non-partisan celebration of peace, love, justice, solidarity, music, and community action taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, October 3. (more…)


Event

Crafted & Poured brings people together through hands-on creative experiences in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Whether you’re coming with friends, planning a date night, or attending solo, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new people, enjoy a drink, and create something you’ll take home at the end of the evening.

Available experiences will include:


Rant/Revel


photo by Fritz Myer

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music

From Freedom 250:

“JUST ANNOUNCED: The lineup for The Great American State Fair is here — and it’s bringing the hits. 🇺🇸🎶

Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels …and many more.

16 days. 56 states and territories. One unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th — live on the National Mall. (more…)