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Update: Bar Louie/Proof
We did a quick walk by of Bar Louie and Proof and they both are now “unwrapped” (the brown paper covering the glass walls has been removed) but still unopen. The good news is that they both have furniture in place, however, Bar Louie looks closer to opening.
About.com PQ/Chinatown Profile – Setting The Record Straight
About.com profiles neighborhoods in US cities. Of the eight DC neighborhoods listed, one is Chinatown and the other is the Penn Quarter. Two quotes that struck this blogger…”Much of the area was torn down in the 1990s to make way for the MCI Center (now the Verizon Center).” and another is that this area is […]
Penn Ave Circa 1905
While in NYC a few weeks ago at a flea market on the west side, we couldn’t resist picking up this postcard of Penn Ave with a view from 15th Street towards the Capitol building. The message reads “Greetings Oct 5th ’05” and both the Willard Hotel and the “Old” Post Office Building (then only […]
Metro Formalizes Artistic Program
Metro announced their MetroPerforms! program of artists performing during the afternoon rush at various Metro station entrances around the area. Performances run from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. WaPo coverage can be found here. Gallery Place performances will be on June 29, July 13, September 7 and September 21. Metro Center performances will be on […]