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Artifactory Closing (641 Indiana Ave NW)
The Artifactory, a quiet neighborhood icon that opened in 1972, is closing in mid-August to make way for The Grand Trunk, a new Pakistani restaurant. A 50% off closing sale of its African & Asian art is in progress. The building is located at 641 Indiana Ave NW and sits between Starbucks and Penn Quarter […]
Photo Of The Week: Incense On 10th
Walking past the Ford’s Theatre, we spotted (sniffed) some incense burning on this street sign. Perhaps it was placed there to offset the aroma of sweaty visitors walking in the summer heat?
Is A Lobster War Boiling In Penn Quarter?
First, there was the Southwest waterfront seafood market. Legal Seafood opened on 7th Street in Penn Quarter in 1995. Yes, it says so on their placemat. A few years go by and Luke’s Lobster opens up on E Street. We also know about the lobster food truck that is currently roaming around the city, sometimes […]
TenPenh Closing
The Passion Food Hospitality group, headed by Jeff Tunks, Gus DiMillo and David Wizenberg, announced that they will be closing TenPenh on June 30, 2011 due to unsuccessful lease renewal negotiations. Rather than relocating the Asian inspired restaurant to a new space, the group plans on focusing on its newer restaurants opening later this year […]