Archive for March, 2009
Spring and Summer Happenings At Ford’s Theatre
The recently reopened Ford’s Theatre announced its new History on Foot walking tour schedule. Combined with the upcoming second theatrical production in the renovated space, Ford’s Theatre is set to sponsor a busy spring and summer schedule. Check past the jump for more details about The Civil War (musical), Investigation: Detective McDevitt (walking tour) and [...]
Does Size Matter?
Mrs Columbo assures us that size isn’t important, but we can’t help but have our doubts. We’re talking of course about José Andrés plans to expand Minibar from 6 seats in Café Atlántico, to a complete Minibar restaurant. We dined recently at Minibar for the second time in as many years; it is an amazing culinary experience. The two hours of [...]
SmartBike Van Keeps ‘Em Running
Ever wonder how the SmartBikes make their way around the city? Sure, people ride them from station to station but how does the number of bicycles get balanced across locations and maintenance get performed? Enter the SmartBike van like the one we captured at 12th and G Streets NW one day last fall. Photos after [...]
First 2009 Hirshhorn After Hours In One Week
One of our favorite Friday after work/evening events is back in one week’s time on Friday, March 27 from 8 pm to Midnight. It’s none other than After Hours at the Hirshhorn Museum at Independence Ave and 7th Street SW. Want to play outdoors or indoors? No problem either way. Music, beverages and fun people abound [...]
Somebody’s Watching Me…Part 1
We at PQ Living like to play the game “Spot The Eye In The Sky” every once in a while and the photo on the left of the alley connecting D Street NW with E Street NW in the 600 block shows that, as Rockwell crooned in the ’80s, someone indeed is watching me. Car [...]
PQ Weekend Guide
Thursday, March 19, 6 – 8pm Kate McGraw & Ann Tarantino: Workbook Opening reception Gallery at Flashpoint 916 G St NW Friday, March 20, 7 – 9pm Women’s Work: Lynn Cazabon, Hadieh Shafie, Tory Wright, Noelle K. Tan Opening reception Civilian Art Projects 406 7th Street NW, Third Floor Saturday, March 21, 4:30pm John Waters [...]
Ice Is Out, Fire Is In
The Regatta Raw Bar at the ground floor of the Marriot at Metro Center (12th & H) closed a while back. On March 27th the space will open as Fire & Sage, a restaurant with more of a bistro feel. We assume most of our readers do not frequent the Marriott hotel restaurant, but visitors to [...]
PQ Building Permit Update
Coffee shop coming to newly renovated 475 H St NW 3/12/2009 Permit # B0902238 475 H ST NW MAX AND KATHARINE BROWN USE CHANGE FROM OFFICE TO FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: RESTAURANT / PREPARED FOOD (COFFEE SHOP) WITH 13 SEATS (1ST FLOOR ONLY) Unknown after hours work at 801 Penn Ave NW 3/12/2009 Permit # AH0900129 801 [...]
DC Link Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood *updated*
Mount Vernon Triangle - The Triangle neighborhood site turns one year old turns just over one year old. Congrats! [The (Mount Vernon) Triangle] Ballpark/Capitol Riverfront - New renderings of Akridge’s Half Street SE project near the Nationals’ Ballpark are up. [JD Land: Ballpark and Beyond] Eckington - Big Brothers and Sisters needed. [Eckington DC Living] Mt. Pleasant - Park Road [...]
Joint Councilmember Wells & 5th Street Hardware Open House This Thursday
Tommy Wells (Ward 6 Councilmember) and 5th Street Hardware (1055 5th Street NW) are teaming up to bring the neighborhood a community open house this Thursday, March 19 between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. With no strict agenda, Tommy Wells will be on hand to meet and greet constituents, hear concerns and answer questions. The hardware [...]
