Archive for June, 2009
Photo Of The Week: Wellies!
Our Photo of the Week is by erin m who snapped this picture [larger image] looking towards the corner of 7th and F Streets, NW. The unmistakable patterned Wellington boots which we see worn by more and more fashionable women these days caught our attention. Are they a fad like Uggs or will they endure […]
Royal Thai Cuisine and Bar Open For Business (507 H St NW)
We noticed Royal Thai Cuisine & Bar (507 H Street, NW) putting its signs up back in February and we thought the fresh coat of exterior paint might portend a quick opening thereafter. Unfortunately, “soon” included a generous heap of hope but hope springs eternal and whaddya’ know…it’s sprung! We stopped by the newly opened […]
PQ Weekend Guide
In addition to the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival going on on the Mall, we have some other events in the neighborhood to check out this weekend. Penn Quarter FRESHFARM Market 8th Street, NW just south of E Street Thursday, June 25, 3pm-7pm Chef at Market: Oliver Friendly, Eat & Smile (4pm-5pm) Safeway’s 17th Annual National […]
Folk Life Festival Opens Today
Today marks the start of the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival. They’ve been setting up the last couple of weeks and the weather looks good (if a little warm) for the first day. This year the festival features the country of Wales, Las Americas (music in Latino culture), and Giving Voice (the power of words in African […]