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Old Convention Center Site Construction Beginning? (pic)
Thanks to Boris and Becca for letting us know that the entire western portion (west of the Art Walk walkway) of the old convention center site is fenced off and has a construction trailer inside of the fence. (The trailer is at the corner of 11th and H St NW) Check out the pic! Otavio_dc […]
Ford’s Theatre Closing for Renovations in June?
The National Park Service website states that Ford’s Theatre is going to undergo “life-safety and accessibility improvements” in 2007, to be completed by August 2008 to coincide with the Presidential Gala at Ford’s Theatre scheduled for September 2008. Artisan and Ventana who residents share the alleyway behind Ford’s Theatre may be especially interested in this […]
Wirefly National Marathon On Saturday
This Saturday the Wirefly National Marathon takes place. The course will take racers along the southern boundary of the Penn Quarter at mile number 3 with a stretch along Constitution Avenue between 4th and 12th Streets. With a 7 am start, it shouldn’t disrupt too much traffic but remember that the race goes all over […]
Prix Fixe Menus in the Greater PQ Area
Don’t mind eating out early during the week? Some of the fun early bird specials in and around PQ include: Bistro D’OC (5:30 to 7 pm, some post-theater times as well) Butterfield 9 (5:30-7 pm, some post-theater times as well) Cafe Atlantico (5-6:30 pm) Les Halles (5:30-7 pm) 701 Restaurant (5:30-6:45 pm) Ristorante Tosca (5:30-7 […]