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Olsson’s Hands Out Free Harry Potter Books This Saturday! (Kids Only)

DCist points out the following event for this Saturday:

The first 250 kids to show up at Olsson’s-Penn Quarter will receive a free paperback copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, courtesy of The Washington Latin School and Olsson’s. One book per child. Sorry, adults. 12 to 2 p.m. while books last.

Howto: Find Groceries – Waterfront Safeway

Welcome to part two of our four part series looking at the most local and large chain grocery stores. Today we look at the Waterfront Safeway at the intersection of 4th and M Streets, SW, which is about 2 miles and three subway stops from the core of Chinatown. By car, it is a straight shot down 7th Street with a left hook onto Maine Avenue and then M Street. By metro, get off at the Waterfont-SEU station on the Green line.

Plusses: Very good parking availability, consistently good quality food (produce, meat and fish), in-store security, Coinmaster, friendly staff, Metro stop in parking lot (Waterfront/SEU-Green Line), low cost fish, cheesy 80s hits on the intercom, Safeway card provides discounts.

Minuses: Smallish international selection, Saturday and Sunday midday waits are longer than one would expect, no beer or wine available.

Other Observations: Friendly folks – an elderly lady offered to watch my bags while I pulled my wheels around to pick up groceries. “Blue light specials” are not a bygone at this store; listen for price cuts over the intercom.

This blogger always enjoys shopping here and finds little to fault. Parking is always available if not taking the Metro which has its exit in the parking lot. Safety seems to be a higher priority than the previously reviewed Shaw Giant with security in store and in the parking lot. This store is consistently clean, has the main items a cupboard needs and has an excellent produce section rivaling the suburban stores. The downside of having to visit the liquor store to stock up on beer or wine is mildly inconvenient. Despite the three to four express lines, I don’t recommend visiting this store during peak weekend hours as the cashiers struggle to unwind the long lines that form. An off hours visit wears very well, will fit your bottom line nicely (we’ll tackle this in another post when we look at the difference between CVS and Safeway pricing) and keep your pantry stocked.

Spelling Bee In Downtown DC Today & Tomorrow

The National Spelling Bee championship began today in DC, at the Grand Hyatt Washington. Preliminaries began at 8 am, quarterfinals at 2 pm, and then the semifinals (ESPN) & championship finals (ABC) are tomorrow (10 am & 8 pm respectively).

The curb lane on 11th ST going North, between G & H is closed to traffic, but the other lanes are open.

503 H St NW To Become Momiji (Japanese Restaurant)

The District Chatter has a photo of the familiar orange liquor license poster at 503 H St NW! (former Becky Cafe restaurant)

From the liquor license, the restaurant will primarily serve sushi and hibachi. No entertainment or dancing. Also, the hours are on the earlier side of things: 11am – 10pm on weekdays and 11am – 11pm on Fri/Sat.

Thanks District Chatter!

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