RSS FeedSummer Sips: Centrolina
As we enjoy the last of the hot summer nights, Centrolina’s (974 Palmer Alley NW) Effervescente is the perfect refreshing sip: Fico d’India liqueur, vodka, lime mint and prosecco.
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting On Tue, 9/13 (Topic: FBI Bldg Redevelopment)
By e-mail we were notified of the September Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association breakfast meeting. It will be on Tuesday, September 13 at Ruth’s Chris Steak House (724 9th St NW).
There is no cost to attend but an RSVP is requested per below. Please indicate if you heard of this meeting from Penn Quarter Living.
This meeting’s topic relates to the National Capital Planning Commission’s community meetings regarding the FBI building redevelopment..
Penn Quarter Neighborhood Association Breakfast Meeting
Tuesday, September 13, 8:30 amLocation
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
724 9th St NW
Metro: Gallery Pl-Chinatown, exit 9th and GAgenda
Continental Breakfast: 8:30 am – 8:55 am
Brief Announcements: 9 am
Speaker begins after AnnouncementsSpeakers + Topic
Elizabeth Miller, Physical Planning Director, NCPC
In anticipation of the FBI site’s redevelopment, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) is working with GSA, the National Park Service, other regulatory agencies, and the city’s Planning Office to prepare planning, urban design, and architectural guidelines for the site’s future development. At this meeting, Elizabeth will provide an overview of the draft guidelines that will be presented for preliminary review and approval to the Commission at its October 6th meeting
RSVP via email by noon Friday, September 9 to Jo-Ann@PennQuarter.org
Include the first and last names of all those attending and their affiliations.
On Rye Shows Signage On Sixth Street (740 6th St NW)
On a recent stroll we saw that right next to the future pidzza will be On Rye (740 6th St NW). Per this WashPo article, On Rye already exists at a stand in Nats Park where they apparently sell babka ice cream sandwiches, which sound unmissable. This Jewish Food Experience article concurs with that notion.
The On Rye website is aggressively minimalist, but their signage promises sandwiches, babka, pastries, egg creams and–wait for it–friends. We don’t know what egg creams are but it all sounds pretty tasty to us. They have a Twitter account too with photos of their menu items posted.
History on Foot: NPS100
The National Park Service celebrates its 100th Anniversary today with events on the Mall. Nationwide, park admissions will be free and there will be a range of events like singalongs, naturalization ceremonies, and performances. Over 1500 people will attempt to create the largest NPS emblem on the National Mall today. There will also be a family festival on August 27th in Constitution Gardens.
Unfortunately, it was also announced (thanks for the tip FOX5) that the gem of the Mall, the Washington Monument, will be closed, possibly indefinitely for approximately 9 months, while the elevator system is evaluated for repairs and improvements.
Photo credit: C. Lane