“Dedicated Public Service – Retail Liquor Dealers Ass’n Inc”
Damn right a dedicated public service!
From 7th and Q St, NW – the future home to a Richard Sandoval restaurant. I wonder if there’s anyway to salvage that sticker…
7th and Q St, NW
Awesome
“These were taken today (4/9) at the top of McConkeys lift at Park City Mountain. I don’t usually bring my PoP shirt with me on ski trips, but the forecast was calling for temperatures in the 60s, so I brought it along. Great spring conditions here!”
Photo courtesy Right Proper Brewing Company
Sweet new addition to the already awesome Right Proper Brewing Company – Cheese! The former cheese buyer/lead cheesemonger at the now-closed Cowgirl Creamery, Tim Lake, has been at Right Proper since December.
Tim tells me “we’ll be launching a full cheese counter this weekend (4/5) to coincide with new lunch service hours at 11:30am, Sat-Sun. We have about 20-25 cheeses that guests can order on-site as cheese plates, or can have wrapped up for take-out, along with growler-fills. Many of the cheeses are chosen specifically to be paired with the fresh beers on tap.
To start though, guests can expect an array of styles – local, domestic, imported; raw, pasteurized; cow, sheep, goat; mild, funky. Housemade accompaniments (pickles, mustards, pates) are available with cured meats forthcoming.
Lunch service starts at 11:30am and rolls uninterrupted into dinner at 5pm. Saturdays & Sundays for now.”
624 T Street, NW
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From the National Building Museum:
“Get lost at the Museum this summer!
The Museum, in partnership with BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, will create a never-before-seen large-scale maze for the Museum’s historic home. Soaring 18 feet high and measuring 61 feet by 61 feet, the Baltic birch plywood structure will boast a series of twists and turns for visitors to weave through and explore. The “BIG Maze” will be open July 4 to September 1, 2014.
Inspired by ancient labyrinths, garden and hedge mazes of 17th and 18th-century Europe, and modern American corn mazes, this contemporary maze will be located in the West Court of the Museum’s historic Great Hall. In addition to viewing the maze from the ground floor, visitors will also be able to get an unexpected aerial perspective from the Museum’s second- and third-floor balconies.
Bjarke Ingels said of his design: “The concept is simple: as you travel deeper into a maze, your path typically becomes more convoluted. What if we invert this scenario and create a maze that brings clarity and visual understanding upon reaching the heart of the labyrinth?” From outside, the maze’s cube-like form hides the final reveal behind its 18-foot-tall walls. On the inside, the walls slowly descend towards the center which concludes with a grand reveal—a 360 degree understanding of your path in and how to get out.”
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Some folks are having a rough day – this will turn it around for ya. Thanks to a reader for sending this awesomeness:
“Here is a surprisingly good soul-jazz track by the blackbyrds named “Rock Creek Park””
I can’t decide if this now surpasses The Magnetic Fields – Washington, DC
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From an email:
“My friend Omid and I went around DC for two weeks asking people to dance for us as we put this HAPPY video together. Inspired by the spread of Pharrell Williams’ videos happening around the world, we thought DC could use one and show the world we’re more than just politics.”
Put a huge smile on my face – nice work!
3118 Georgia Ave, NW
A new tavern is coming to the former Ma Ma’s Southern Cuisine space which closed back in October (formerly Hadiyah Cafe before that.) A recent liquor license placard has been posted that says:
“This is a new “C” Tavern with a Summer Garden. The establishment will serve coffee, small dishes and alcoholic beverages, while offering ping pong tables for use by patrons. Establishment will offer entertainment from DJs and musicians.”
Awesome!
looking north on Georgia towards Kenyon
Photo by PoPville flickr user zoeicaimages
Mark it – from @CherryBlossFest:
“News Flash! #peakbloom predicted for April 8-12!! Thanks @NationalMallNPS #CherryBlossomDC”
6937-6939 Laurel Ave
From an email:
“Republic will officially launch their music program this month, hosting a live event on Sunday with Krist Novoselic, award-winning bassist from Nirvana. The event will benefit Takoma Park-based FairVote (http://www.fairvote.org/), of which Krist is board chair, and also features New Yorker essayist, Hendrik Hertzberg and a number of Maryland politicians including State Senator Jamie Raskin and Congressman Chris Van Hollen. Food and drinks from Republic’s new late night menu will also be available, with 5% of proceeds going to FairVote. See attached invitation for more info:
Republic, the newest addition to Black Restaurant Group, will debut their live music program and a new late night menu this March. Booking Manager and 9:30 club veteran, Catherine Rytkonen, will manage a diverse music line-up, featuring a wide variety of performances including open mic nights, blues nights, and jam sessions. Chef/partner Danny Wells and bar manager, Brett Robison, have collaborated on a late night food and drink menu which can be enjoyed throughout the restaurant, and on the expansive back patio, weather-permitting. (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Yes, this is a woman *skiing to Whole Foods* (she’d been skiing across Rhode Island, and took off her skis to cross 14th on foot).”