RSS FeedPenn Quarter Neighborhood Association Meeting Next Wednesday
We heard from the Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association and they are hosting their regular monthly meeting next Wednesday, July 24th at Ronald Reagan Building at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW starting at 8:30 am. From the e-mail:
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association
Breakfast Meeting Reminder
Wednesday, July 24, 8:30am
Location: Ronald Reagan Building – International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Pavilion Room
Metro: Federal TriangleAgenda
Continental Breakfast 8:30 – 8:55am
Announcements 9:00am
Speaker 9:15amSpeaker: Susan Spain, Project Executive, National Park Service
Hear Susan describe alternatives the National Park Service is considering for transferring management, maintenance, operation, and jurisdiction of Pennsylvania Avenue sidewalks, parks, and open spaces between the White House and Capitol, including Federal and local government and private non-profit entities.
Please Take Note
A government-issued ID is required for entry to the building. Leave sufficient time to go through security at the entrance off of Woodrow Wilson Plaza near Aria Pizzeria & Bar.Please respond if you plan on attending this meeting as it will help our host prepare. RSVP via email by noon Monday, July 22 to joann[at]PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names and affiliations of all people attending
Summer Sips: Guacamole Standoff
In the past week, we have enjoyed Happy Hours at Todd English’s new gourmet Mexican restaurant, MXDC (600 14th St., NW), and at our long-standing favorite, Oyamel (401 7th St., NW). Margaritas and guacamole are the perfect remedy to these hot, hot days.
Having grown up in a family known to have guacamole contests, we were intrigued by the buzz about a guacamole menu being offered at MXDC. We tried the Paloma cocktail, guacamole with crab, pork belly tacos, and tuna ceviche with watermelon. By far, the ceviche was the best dish with a bright balance of hot peppers and sweet watermelon. Unfortunately, the guacamole didn’t have much wow factor and somewhat resembled the pre-made stuff you find in the grocery store in consistency and flavor.
The margaritas and table-side guacamole at Oyamel continue their reign. Of note, the Mexicana Gin & Tonic is also tops on the Summer Sips list.
Penn Quarter Link Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood
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Here’s what we were reading recently about neighborhood news in DC. Have something to add? Leave it in the comments!
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National Mall – The Washington Monument is now all lit up and ready for renovation thanks to the scaffolding and illumination in place to fix earthquake damage.[USA Today] & [WaPo]
Penn Quarter – The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) releases a report recommending that the Trump plan to renovate the Old Post Office building (11th and Pennsylvania Ave NW) move forward. [Washington Business Journal]
Mount Vernon Triangle – The Mount Vernon Triangle CID (Community Improvement District) appoints a new Executive Director, Claire Schaefer Oleksiak, to fill the vacant post. [Washington City Paper]
Downtown – Adam Kokesh, a gun rights activist, who shot a video appearing to show the loading of a shotgun on Freedom Plaza on July 4 is arrested at his home in Herndon, Virginia for possession of hallucinogenic mushrooms while possessing a firearm. [WaPo]
Penn Quarter – We mentioned Casa Luca’s opening and now we find some illustrative photos and a write up about the newly opened restaurant (1099 New York Ave NW). Casa Luca has wine on tap too and that is a big plus in our book. [Brightest Young Things]
Downtown – Councilmember (and former Mayor) Marion Berry becomes the first Councilmember fined for an ethics violation. Follow the link to learn why. [WaPo]
Penn Quarter Crib of the Week – We didn’t see anything truly special worth pointing out. We’ll keep an eye out though!
Fitness In The Park
We’ve been eating pretty good lately and because of that we’re off our target weight a little bit. So we were happy to see that Crunch Fitness (555 12th ST), Freshii (1005 E ST), City Sports (715 7th ST), and the Downtown DC BID have gotten together to offer Workout Wednesdays in Franklin Park, which started this past Wednesday and runs through the end of September. From their website:
The Crunch Fitness team will teach a different exercise class each Wednesday through September 25. Freshii will provide complimentary fresh fruit and water, while City Sports will educate participants about athletic attire and equipment. The first 50 people joining us at the kickoff will receive a free T-shirt, a filtered water bottle and surprise goodies.
We didn’t make the first session, but hope to check this out next week and finally put some of those easily-earned-but-hard-to-lose pounds behind us.