RSS FeedMajor Metro Service Disruption In Downtown DC Due To Water Main Break
UPDATE (8.32 am): All Metro lines are back in service. Residual delays remain which will dissipate throughout the morning commute.
Multiples news services are reporting a water main break at 12th and K Streets NW which spilled water into the lower level of Metro Center. The Red, Yellow, and Green lines are operating normally but the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines are suspended at this time between Farragut West and L’Enfant Plaza. Metrobuses are being used to temporarily bridge service for those lines. (7:46 am)
A good way to follow what’s happening in real time is via the following Twitter handles:
Taste Progression
Recently, we had the chance to spend some quality time with the folks at barmini (855 E St., NW). The cocktail menu is one of the most extensive and innovative we’ve seen and the bar bites, while diminutive, capture the sophisticated playfulness that has come to be expected from Jose Andres. The cocktail progressions, in particular, are a great way to sample a collection of cocktails each with their own story to tell. Pictured above are just a few examples of the delectable sips and bites enjoyed last night – Valdeon grilled cheese, D.O.C. cocktail, foieffle (foie gras, waffle and peanut butter magic!), and the Haru cocktail. If you’re looking for an impressive evening of cocktailing with incredible service, be sure to book a spot at barmini now.
Cribs XXV: Overlook Your Kingdom (Yet Another Amazing Penthouse)
Fantastic southern, eastern, and western penthouse view? Check. Capitol Building visible? Check. Private rooftop deck? Check. Stainless steel appliances and wine fridge? Check. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms? Check. Two dedicated parking spots? Check.
If this post looks familiar, it’s because it is in that this is yet another penthouse we’re profiling on Cribs (we profiled one last time too). We’ve visited a similar floorplan on a lower level which was great in its own right but today’s unit is the penthouse and it thusly includes a private corner deck on the crown of the building. This is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit on the top floor of The Sonata (301 Massachusetts Ave NW). The asking price is $1.2M, the condo fee is $911/month, and the total area is 1713 square feet.
Are you king of the corner again? Yes you are!
301 Massachusetts Ave NW – Unit 1202 – MLS DC8469577 [Redfin listing] [Virtual Tour]
Arc’teryx Grand Opening One Week From Tomorrow In CityCenter (1099 H St NW)
The construction activity continued apace today as workers get the soon to be opened Arc’teryx store at 1099 H St NW prepared for their grand opening event next weekend, Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14. No signage is up yet but we’ll Tweet out a photo once it goes up or let you know if the store opens earlier than next Saturday.
Of note, tomorrow beginning at 9 am Arc’teryx is running scavenger hunt and there are prizes. We snipped a bit about the hunt below but find the full details here.
Break out of your routine and join us in celebrating the opening of our newest Arc’teryx store: CityCenterDC, 1099 H Street NW, Washington, DC
The best adventures always contain an element of the unknown. Our scavenger hunt puts up to $5,000 in prizing on the line. One day, one clue, one grand prize winner and up to 50 of your friends who can also win big.
On Saturday, December 6 at 9am (EDT), we release the clue and a photo of the location where a chalk bag is stashed within your city limits. Find the chalk bag and the instructions inside. Take it to the Arc’teryx Washington, DC store by 5pm to collect your $250 @Arc’teryx certificate.
Arc’teryx is a Canadian company that manufactures and sells high quality apparel and accessories for alpinism, climbing, snow sports, hiking, and running activities.
We can honestly say that we like this addition to the CityCenter retail mix as it is a store where we would shop and look forward to checking it out.
