I Street, NW between 4th and 5th
Thanks to Matt, Mike and everyone else for sending word about Lucky Danger. Check out their menu here (PDF). (more…)
coronaville
“Zoo headed to the Park, owner was more than happy to show this guy off!”
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not. (more…)
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From yesterday’s situational update: “If you are visitor to DC for more than three days, get tested within 3-5 days of arrival.”
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-110, which modifies the requirements for visitors coming into Washington, DC and District residents returning to DC from any state or country that is not considered “low-risk.” The new requirements require visitors and residents to use testing, in conjunction with other strategies for stopping the spread of COVID-19, to understand their potential exposure. Washington, DC has a robust public testing infrastructure that residents, visitors, and workers can use to get tested. (more…)
Thanks to Jennifer for sending from Friendship Heights.
15th and P Street, NW
Laura Hayes reported yesterday:
“A rep from @PhillipsSeafood just confirmed that the 14th & P Street NW location has closed due to the pandemic. Same for sister restaurant Street Carts. This is the space that used to be Tortilla Coast.”
Phillips Seafood and Street Carts opened here (15th and P) in June 2019. Tortilla Coast closed here back in 2017. Prior to Tortilla Coast this prime space was home to McCormick Paints. Updates as we learn more.
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1781 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Tim for passing on the terrible news from Pleasant Pops:
“We are saddened to announce that we will be closing our doors on Sunday, November 29, 2020 due to a vacate notice. After a successful 8 years of business, it is with a heavy heart that we announce our departure from our flagship location. Thank you to the Adams Morgan community — a community that has so generously and graciously given us endless memories and a place to call home.
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Although we are grief stricken by this unexpected news, we are determined to rise above the barriers and reemerge Pleasant Pops with a new, but familiar concept. (more…)
From a press release:
“The Stay Inn DC: Delivering quality food to you when it is best for you to stay in.
Starting tomorrow, November 3rd, the team behind Moreland’s Tavern is excited to launch our latest concept – The Stay Inn DC. We understand that we cannot bring the entire Moreland’s Tavern experience to you; however, we can try to help by delivering some of your favorite foods to you when the weather is just not pleasant enough to motivate you to leave your house.
Our new concept, The Stay Inn, will have a menu that includes salads, appetizers, sandwiches, desserts and even beer and wine. (more…)
1025 1st Street, SE via Roys Boys
Ed. Note: Roys Boys opened in the former Justin’s space in August 2019.
Thanks to all who passed on from Roys Boys (Navy Yard) on Saturday:
“We are sorry to inform you that our Navy Yard location will be closed from now on. We are so thankful for your support, but it has been too hard to keep going through Covid. The party continues at our Shaw location, please see us. We love you and thank you!” (more…)
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to John for passing on the very sad report from Johnny’s Half Shell (back in August it looked like a reopening was in the works, alas):
“‘just give me one thing that i can hold onto
to believe in this livin’
is just a hard way to go’
Johnny’s Half Shell opened June 21, 1999 in Dupont Circle, and today we let you know that our last meal was served on March 14th, 2020. (more…)
Photo by C JRCook
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons. Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-081 with requirements for all people traveling into Washington, DC from high-risk states.
Anyone coming into Washington, DC from a high-risk state (within the prior 14 days) who was traveling for non-essential activities will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in the District. Individuals traveling from high-risk states after essential travel or arriving in the District for essential travel are required to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days and, if they show signs or experience symptoms of COVID-19, they are to self-quarantine and seek medical advice or testing.
Travel to and from Maryland and Virginia is exempt from the Order. This list should be used until Monday, November 16.
States that were added to the updated list include: California, New Jersey, and Oregon.
No states were removed from the updated list.
High-risk states that require 14 days of self-quarantine: (more…)