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National Cherry Blossom Festival In Effect Through April 13
We’d be remiss in not pointing out that the National Cherry Blossom Festival is now in full effect; the festival runs from March 20 through April 13 and hosts a number of wonderful events downtown and at the Tidal Basin. You may have seen the cherry blossom decals (see photo above) on the windows of […]
New Neighborhood Restaurant Opening Report – Toro Toro, Penn Commons, Cava Mezze Grill, And Jimmy John’s
Above: Cava Mezze Grill signage on H St NW There are a few key developments we want to provide for Toro Toro, Penn Commons, Cava Mezze Grill, and Jimmy John’s (Gourmet Sandwiches). Thanks go out to our eagle eyed PQ Living readers for pointing out some of these developments. 1) Toro Toro (1300 I St […]
Penn Quarter On The Block Charity Cocktail Party And Auction Happening April 3
The Penn Quarter on the Block charity cocktail party and auction is one of our favorite annual neighborhood events and it’s happening at Weschler’s Auction House on Thursday, April 3 starting at 6 pm. Why do we like it? It’s a low cost event, you get to meet downtown neighbors, bid on some great items […]
Peet’s Coffee & Tea Announces Penn Quarter Presence At 11th and E (435 11th St NW)
The former Citibank space in the southeast corner of 11th and E Streets NW (435 11th St NW) will be turning into a Peet’s Coffee & Tea as announced by the window signage that went up over the weekend. Their main coffee menu can be found here and their main tea menu here. No evidence […]