Archive for June, 2016
History on Foot: Arts & Industries Building
We were thrilled to attend a party held at the Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building (900 Jefferson Drive SW) last night. This museum has been closed as long as we’ve lived here. The renovation progress is impressive, but there’s still a long road ahead. Any companies looking for a unique event venue while also contributing to […]
Penn Quarter N’hood Ass’n Breakfast – Wed, June 15 (Topic: AFI Docs Film Festival)
By e-mail we were notified of the June Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting. It will be on Wednesday, June 15 at the Landmark E Street Cinema (555 11th St – enter from E St between 10th and 11th) This meeting’s topic is the 14th Annual AFI Docs Film Festival which runs June 22 to June […]
USDA Afternoon/Evening Farmer’s Market Opens Today (12th and Independence SW)
The afternoon/evening USDA Farmer’s Market’s opening day is today from 4 pm to 7 pm in the parking lot outside USDA Headquarters on the corner of Independence Avenue and 12th St, SW. Distinct from the daytime USDA market that runs 9 am to 2 pm, a number of vendors unique to the afternoon/evening market will […]
Foodie Radar: Seeing Stars
In case you missed it, the Washington Post and others reported yesterday that Washington, D.C. will be the next city to have a Michelin Guide (due out in October). Considered by many to be the ultimate accolade for restaurants, we are so excited that DC will now be featured. This is truly a reflection of the […]