it me shares earlier today “Outdoor dining is going just fine on 14th street clearly”
Brutal.
via Home Depot
Well this ad hit my wife’s timeline and we have not stopped laughing. I hope it brings you a quarter of the joy it has brought us. And now I can’t stop laughing again. From Home Depot:
“Rejuvenate yourself with this lightweight, portable sauna. Outstanding features include built-in auto shut-off safety feature, durable moisture resistant satin polyester material, and energy efficient low EMF carbon fiber infrared heater panels. Read More
1609 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Georgia for sending: “Annie’s Paramount on 17th Street built the coolest installation for their new outdoor patio! How cheerful!!” Read More
Thanks to Mark for sending from Punjab Grill.
Well, when your bloody mary looks like this: Read More
2635 Connecticut Ave, NW
The placard for Naanwise says:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 85 and Total Occupancy Load of 100. The Restaurant will include a Sidewalk Café with a Total Occupancy Load of 16” Read More
Photo by Rose Collins, courtesy Hazel
From an email:
“Chef Robert Curtis has created a menu of Middle Eastern-influenced tacos and snacks, including “Urfa Hot” Chicken with toum; Pilpelchuma Pork, pickled onions, zhug; and Smoked Lamb, sumac onions, Aleppo aioli (among others). The patio menu will be complemented by beer selections from Greg and a cocktail list by Nick Farrel – expect brews from The Veil & Bluejacket, and frozen cocktails that include a “Friesling Margarita.” Read More
1227 11th Street, NW
Back in August we learned that El Sol was expanding upstairs into the once planned for Phonation brick and mortar. Now comes word that they’ll be expanding their outdoor presence too: Read More
Neighborhood naming controversy aside – Ryan reports:
“Game changer…Soon to open Navy Yard Whole Foods has a covered patio with outdoor TVS”
I feel like we may be setting the bar a bit too low for game changing..though it could be a cool spot for lunch. T-9 days to opening.
3301 Georgia Ave, NW. Photo by Jason Bowers
Nice little update on Call Your Mother Jew-ish Deli hoping to open this coming Wednesday or Thursday, knock wood, knock wood, in Park View. Thanks to Jason for sending a shot of the finished mural:
“Marcella Kriebel Art + Illustration in front of her new mural.”
Now let’s cut to the chase and talk turkey pastrami – Check out the menu after the jump. Read More
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Tim for sending: “Looks like some keg taps and tables being installed.“
You can see how the outdoor seating used to look here.
So which do you prefer – picnic tables or smaller tables and chairs with backs?
