RSS FeedDC Link Roundup: Heard In The ‘Hood
Georgetown – Do people in Georgetown ride bikes? SmartBikes, that is…and, how many? [Georgetown Metropolitan]
Shaw – Restorative building activity on a grand dame along 9th Street NW. [Renew Shaw]
Mount Vernon Triangle – The Downtown Neighborhood Association pulls together a meeting about the prospective Buddha Bar at 455 Massachusetts Ave NW. [The (Mount Vernon) Triangle]
Congress Heights – Voluntary agreements with liquor stores also being discussed east of the Anacostia. [Congress Heights on the Rise]
Shaw (again) – Get in on the vacant property tax rate debate. $5 or $10 per $100? Residential, commercial or vacant? [Renew Shaw – Link 1 and Link 2]
Spring and Summer Happenings At Ford’s Theatre
The recently reopened Ford’s Theatre announced its new History on Foot walking tour schedule. Combined with the upcoming second theatrical production in the renovated space, Ford’s Theatre is set to sponsor a busy spring and summer schedule. Check past the jump for more details about The Civil War (musical), Investigation: Detective McDevitt (walking tour) and Mrs. Lincoln’s Confidante: Elizabeth Keckly (walking tour). Continue Reading >>
Does Size Matter?
Mrs Columbo assures us that size isn’t important, but we can’t help but have our doubts.
We’re talking of course about José Andrés plans to expand Minibar from 6 seats in Café Atlántico, to a complete Minibar restaurant. We dined recently at Minibar for the second time in as many years; it is an amazing culinary experience. The two hours of dining on approximately 30 courses (and the additional wine pairings) make for such an incredibly enjoyable evening.
But is part of the joy of that experience the limitation? Does the difficulty in obtaining a coveted seat at Minibar make the meal that much more special? Would an entire restaurant on this theme become nothing more than a fancy Benihana?
Continue this article after the jump. Continue Reading >>
SmartBike Van Keeps ‘Em Running
Ever wonder how the SmartBikes make their way around the city? Sure, people ride them from station to station but how does the number of bicycles get balanced across locations and maintenance get performed? Enter the SmartBike van like the one we captured at 12th and G Streets NW one day last fall. Photos after the jump… Continue Reading >>