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“Donohoe Hospitality will proudly debut Croix, a Caribbean restaurant and Botanic Bar that brings the full breadth of Caribbean cooking and botanical tradition to Washington, DC, Friday, August 14. Located atop the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, Croix will add a unique and elegant dining experience to the city’s rooftop landscape through a menu rooted in Crucian culinary heritage, an immersive botanical cocktail program, and a hospitality experience designed around connection, culture, and discovery.
An homage to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Croix is not a Caribbean-inspired concept—it is a Caribbean-rooted one. The restaurant’s culinary program draws from generations of Caribbean tradition, celebrating ingredients such as breadfruit, callaloo, sorrel, pigeon peas, cassava, and Scotch bonnet peppers through both classic and contemporary techniques and refined presentation. (more…)
Thanks to Blues for sending: “This was today’s haul, with way more to come.”
Great Garden Haul is made possible by the Friends of Fanny Wilkinson Society.Send your hauls to[email protected]and be sure to mention what neighborhood you are in and what you’ve grown. Thanks!
Address:3916 13th Street NE, Washington, DC, 20017 Neighborhood: Brookland Type: 5 BR, 4.5 BA, single family — 4,664 sq. ft. Open House: Sunday, September 20, 12 – 2pm Listed: $1,995,000
This is not a rare find. It’s a one of a kind. Situated in Washington DC’s beautiful Brookland neighborhood, this brand new construction stuns with its large windows, rooftop lounge and secret Speakeasy. Welcome to 3916 13th Street. Designed by 2Plys Architecture and spread over four stories and more than 4,600 finished square feet, the house features Wolf / Subzero appliances, a horizontal gas fireplace set into marble tiles, and a Master retreat with two walk-in closets and light flooded bath. Taking it a step further than most new constructions in the area, all bedrooms easily fit a king bed, the ceilings exceed 10′ on every level, even the basement, and there are oversized windows throughout, bathing the interior in natural light. The highlights, however, might be the two cocktail bars, the bookcase that opens to a hidden wine cellar and speakeasy, and the indoor / outdoor loft space with vaulted ceilings that overlooks some of DC’s iconic landmarks. The private, fully fenced yard provides an additional sanctuary with its flagstone patio and landscaping. Located on an established, tree-lined street, 3916 13th St is just a couple of blocks away from an organic market, coffee shop, and other local stores, and within walking distance to Brookland’s popular Art District and Metro stop. With plenty of recreational greenspaces and landmark architecture, history meets vibrant community in “Little Rome” and provides the perfect surrounding for this beautiful, new house.
Ukraine Focus, a Washington-based nonprofit that delivers ambulances and lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine, has adopted the city block in front of the Russian embassy, through DC’s Adopt-a-Block program. On Saturday, August 15, volunteers with the organization and the community will pick up trash on the city block in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and celebrate the installation of signs recognizing the adoption by the DC government.”
Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for a daytime burlesque and variety party that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful performers they can find.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we're bringing you another unique cast to kick off the beginning of October.
The good word from Lazy Bones Pizza (a couple of weeks ago :) but anyway:
“New covered seating just dropped! Now there’s no excuse to not be at The Dew Drop Inn rain or shine getting your favorite beer/pizza combo! 🍕 🦴” (more…)
“This fall, Chick-fil-A® is bringing fans a limited-time lineup that delivers classic flavors in an entirely new way. Beginning August 24, Guests nationwide can enjoy the new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches – available as breakfast and entrée offerings to satisfy all-day cravings. The sandwiches will debut alongside two new seasonal treats, the S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee. Together, the seasonal menu items continue Chick-fil-A’s yearlong “Newstalgia”-inspired celebration, offering a delicious twist on familiar favorites.
Breakfast is Served: Morning, Noon and Night (more…)
The heads up from La Tejana (3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW):
“It’s that time of year, y’all 🏝️ Come visit us this week before we shut down for two weeks for our annual summer break. Normal Wednesday-Sunday schedule this week. Last day of service before the break is this Sunday 8/16 and we will reopen for regular weekly service on Wednesday, September 2nd. Hasta pronto amigos 😘”
And from the equally excellent Each Peach (3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW):
“It’s our birthday! Each Peach turns 13 today.(more…)
Welcome back to my least favorite series: ‘This once cool spot is becoming a bank’ Vol. 949
Thanks to Greg for sending: “The old “Da Hong Pao” restaurant at 1409 14th St NW has interior construction going on. The permit on the door says for a “bank tenant“. (more…)