Thanks to Samantha for sending from Lauriol Plaza earlier today (Saturday.) Looks like she was joined by Kevin Donahue, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice and John J. Falcicchio the Mayor’s Chief of Staff (more…)
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1835 18th Street, NW courtesy Lauriol Plaza
We saw the sneak peak at Lauriol Plaza yesterday morning and now they share the final product. Not bad.
Ed. Note: Our poll yesterday echoed our earlier poll with 75% of respondents saying they didn’t plan on dining out this weekend.
Thanks to Kerrie for sending a great Corgi* around Town: “Daphne – 14 weeks, Pug, NOMA”
Please email your awesomeness to [email protected] and let me know where you found it.
Much more awesomeness: (more…)
Thanks to S. for passing on from Council Member Allen’s office:
“BEGINNING MONDAY: The new local road default speed limit will be 20 mph, down from 25 mph. This is a change I’ve urged as part of my Vision Zero Enhancement Legislation, so I’m grateful to see it going into effect for the safety of our residents. The Mayor said she expects this to be a permanent change, even after the public health emergency ends.
DDOT launching a “Slow Streets” Initiative that will reduce speeds to 15 mph and likely set up physical barriers to slow the entrance of vehicles onto roads. These roads will not be closed outright. I’ll share more information on this initiative as I have it, but other cities have used a similar approach very successfully.”
Mayor Bowser tweeted: “The new speed limit will go into effect this Monday, June 1st. 20 is plenty.”
and regarding the graphic above:
“Streateries: streets that will allow for safe, outdoor space that restaurants, retailers and their customers can use.”
3720 14th Street, NW via Lyman’s Tavern
From Lyman’s:
“#rustylymans is coming… this weekend!!! #lymanstavern for carry out only. #dcbars #beachbar #orangecrush #strawberrydaiquiri ##drinkdc #dcdrinks #shrimproll #pinacolada”
Check out the menus: (more…)
Thanks to Eric Lee for sending: “Union Market looks ready to open today for guests”
I’ll do a new poll here now that you’ve seen some pictures and guidance:
Ed. Note: Results of a poll we took on Wednesday: (more…)
Photo by angela n.
From ABRA (Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration):
“In accordance with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s lifting of the District’s “Stay-at-Home Order” and the start of Phase One, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board on Thursday adopted emergency rulemaking modifying the current suspension of on-premises alcohol beverage sales to allow for outdoor dining. ABC licensees are able to start offering table service for outdoor dining effective Friday, May 29 at 8:00 a.m., including on existing rooftops.
Establishments with existing sidewalk cafes and summer gardens making no changes to the perimeter of the licensed space do not need to register with the ABC Board and may start operating tomorrow.
Additionally, the ABC Board adopted emergency rulemaking allowing ABC licensees to sell and serve alcoholic beverages in new and expanded outdoor dining space. Potential options include patios, courtyards, alleys, sidewalks, and surface parking lots. All new and expanded space must be on ground or street level.
Key guidelines include: (more…)
From the DC Public Library:
“Library customers will soon be able to borrow and return physical items from the DC Public Library. On May 29, take-out service will be offered at the Anacostia and Cleveland Park libraries as part of Mayor Bowser’s plan to reopen the District.
Because the District’s Public Health Emergency remains in effect, Library service will be restored in phases. This approach allows the Library to ensure the safety of customers and staff and to begin replenishing its physical collection. (more…)
1835 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Rob and Carlos for sending: “A sneak peek at Lauriol Plaza’s reopening plans. As seen from the alley behind their parking lot.”
From Lauriol Plaza: ”
We are happy to announce that we are opening back our restaurant for lunch and dinner, starting May 29 at 11:30 am. (more…)
