RSS FeedDel Frisco’s Grille…Now Early Summer 2012 On Penn Ave *pic*
Back in December 2011 we reported on Del Frisco’s Grille, a a self-described “tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine,” and their plan to take up residence in the old Les Halles space on Pennsylvania Ave between 12th and 13th Streets NW. There’s no doubt now about this notion as the wall hiding construction is up in front of the 8,500 square foot space and Summer 2012 is shown in clear lettering (middle of wall). Their website indicates “early summer” as an opening timeframe so we’re hoping we will get in an al fresco brunch during the front end of this year.
Are We Maxxinistas? Yes, We Are! *pics*
With Filene’s closing and T.J. Maxx opening this week on F St between 12th and 13th St, we couldn’t help but indulge the discount shopper in us by stopping by to check out the new store on the way home from work. Luckily, it’s just across the street from one of the Metro Center subway exits making it a short diversion from our normal trip.
You enter the store on ground level into an area where all you see are purses and handbags and just purses and handbags. The real loot is down the escalators. Head down the escalators on the left and a long hall opens to the right. Jewelry and watches are in counters along the right hand side of the hall. At the end of the hall, hook a right, walk past the checkout counters to get to the main store area that opens up to the right; the store is shaped like a big U. The men’s section is not as large as Filene’s downtown men’s section was but we found casual pants worth purchasing. There are lots of women’s clothes, accessories, and underthings on the floor along with the usual T.J. Maxx mix of housewares, toys/kid’s clothing, luggage, and bedding. Dressing rooms, plain and well lit, are centered on one side of the store in the main area.
All in all, it’s perfectly fine execution for a discount shopping experience and it’s within walking distance of our Penn Quarter. Our inner Don Johnson will be back for the Miami Vice suit later.
601 13th St, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-637-1261
Monday to Saturday: 8:00a – 9:30p
Sunday: 11a – 8p
Do Something
A smattering of events in our neighborhood this weekend that might give you that much-needed change of pace.
PLAY
April 28
As part of Theatre Week, April 23-29, there are several kid-focused events aimed at introducing young minds to the art and wonder of the stage. Playtime Events:
National Theatre (1321 Pennsylvania Ave., NW)
Shakespeare Theatre Company (610 F St., NW)
April 28 and April 29
Check out some of the free events and exhibits for the USA Science & Engineering Festival
Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place)
April 27
PetalFest: Closing Day of the Cherry Blossom Festival
Woodrow Wilson Plaza (Pennsylvania Ave. and 13th St., NW)
April 27
Nicholas Hammond, Friedrich Von Trapp in The Sound of Music movie, discusses and signs The Sound of Music Family Scrapbook.
Barnes & Noble Downtown (555 12th St., NW)
LEARN
April 27
Discussion and book signing with Madea Benjamin, author of Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control.
Busboys & Poets (1025 5th St., NW)
April 26
Past, Present, and Future of Congressional and Presidential Campaigns
National Archives
William G. McGowan Theater
Moderated by Leonard Steinhorn, panelists include former Senator Fred Thompson (R-TN), former Congressman Jim Slattery (D-KS), former Congressman Bob Livingston (R-LA), former Congressman Richard Gephardt (D-MO), and John Ashford, Chairman and CEO of the Hawthorn Group. Presented in partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress.
April 28
Public Symposium : Celebrating the Reopening of the Nineteenth-Century French Galleries
National Gallery of Art, West Building Lecture Hall (4th and Constitution Ave., NW)
EAT
April 26
Dining Out for Life at neighborhood restaurants like Poste, Ella’s Pizza, Mehak Indian and Ristorante Tosca
April 26
Common Threads Benefit Dinner
The Liaison and Art and Soul (415 New Jersey Ave, NW).
Participating chefs include:
Mike Isabella, Graffiato
Dennis Marron, Poste Moderne Brasserie
Scott Drewno, The Source
Downtown TJ Maxx Opens Tomorrow (601 13th St NW)
A number of online ads have popped up in at least one major online property in DC indicating T.J. Maxx’s Grand Opening is tomorrow at 8 am at 601 13th St NW (entrance on F St NW between 12th and 13th St NW). We bandied new store news about in February when the signs appeared in the windows at buildout start. Sure enough, the TJ Maxx website has the downtown store page all set to go and opening hours indicating an 8 am start. We do love our existing local clothing retailers but it will also be nice to have a store back up and running where we can get those discount shirts, slacks, and whatnots!