From the Mayor’s morning briefing:
“Term 1, from Aug 31 through Nov 6, will be all virtual.” (more…)
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485 K Street, NW (formerly a Taylor Gourmet)
Thanks to Joshua for passing on from RASA:
“We’ve got a big weekend ahead for RASA Mount Vernon Triangle & we’re kicking things off with a Community Day in partnership with our friends at DC Central Kitchen this Friday 7/31 from 11am to 2pm. All proceeds will be donated, pay what you can (suggested donation $10) & we’ll see you soon!” (more…)
Photo by Jeffrey Burka
Thanks to Jeffrey for sending the photo last night: “fun on the rock creek parkway! They’re trying to get out now.” and thanks to Caitlin for the title of the post.
Photo by angela n.
From WMATA:
“During a news conference [Tuesday] hosted by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) with industry leaders, Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Wiedefeld made the following comments:
“Here at WMATA, the scale of the financial crisis we are facing is enormous — on average we have been losing approximately $2M in revenues every weekday since March. (more…)
Photo by DCbmyers
“Dear PoPville,
Major construction is about to start on the row house next to mine. Since my family and me are all at home right now, I think we’ll need to rent a place to stay for about month to escape the noise. If we’re trying to save money and stay safe from COVID, what are the best options for us?”
Nikki sends in a bit of a scare this morning after spotting the signs above in the expanded section of Solly’s (which used to be the old Madjet space): “WHAT IS GOING ON”
Back in 2012 Solly’s expanded into the old Madjet restaurant space. They will be returning to their original size, when they first opened in 2006, which includes their original bar, the upstairs space and of course their great patio:
11th and U Street, NW
Solly’s patio is currently open everyday from 4-11pm!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: (more…)
1011 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Thanks to Josh for passing on the latest sad news from 19th Street:
“We’re sad to say it, but we are not re-opening our K Street location. All of us here at Naf Naf thank you for being a loyal fan and for supporting us. We will miss you greatly and hope to see you again at one of our other locations.
With gratitude,
Team Naf”
Naf Naf opened up here in October 2017.
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Ben for sending some positive news from Columbia Road at Johnny’s Half Shell.
Their website still says:
“Dear friends,
As of Thursday March 19th, Johnny’s Half Shell closed its operations to the dining public. We will re-open for business as soon as the citywide Coronavirus Emergency Legislation restrictions are lifted. (more…)
1314 9th Street, NW Photo by Kelly McCann
Thanks to Kelly (and Allison) for sending the sad news about A&D. There was a closing scare back in 2017 but obviously things are different these days. A&D opened up here back in December 2012. Updates as we learn what becomes of the space.
Photo by Cristine Pedersen
Thanks to Cristine for sending the sad news. La Granja de Oro was located at 1832 Columbia Road NW. (more…)