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At the busy corner of 7th and F Sts. NW (next to Rosa Mexicano), we recently noticed some possibly new signs acknowledging civil rights activist Mary Church Terrell. Be sure to take notice next time you’re in the area of the building named in her honor, Terrell Place.
Penn Quarter Amorini Panini Is Closed (906 F St NW)
We wanted to do some due diligence before writing this post but Amorini Panini at 906 F Street NW is closed, the Douglas Development “For Lease” signs going up in the window lending finality to that conclusion. Amorini opened in late September of 2010, expanded to a food truck, and then to another location on 18th St near the World Bank. All locations are now closed, the website is blank, and the Facebook pages is gone.
We’ve reached out by e-mail to our last known contacts at Amorini but no word back. We thought they made a good panini.
Capitol Crossing Finishes Phase One – Starting Vertical Construction On 200 Mass Ave NW
Just east of Penn Quarter, Capitol Crossing is the ambitious project being constructed by Property Group Partners that aims to deck over I-395 just south of New York Ave NW and build a multi-block swath of office and residential buildings reconnecting the DC grid back into place. If you’ve driven up 395 and gotten off at any of the neighborhood exits such as D Street or Mass Ave you’ll have seen the pillars and platform being constructed.
We learned by press release [PDF] that the first phase of construction of the elevated deck is complete and vertical construction will begin on 200 Massachusetts Ave NW (renderings link), the first office building that will be delivered in 2018. PQ Living plans to track this project as it evolves. A few details about reaching this phase follow below from the press release:
Work on 200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW is scheduled to be completed in 2018. The building includes almost 30,000 square feet of retail on the ground level and around 400,000 total square feet of mixed-use space. Completion of the second building at 250 Massachusetts Avenue, NW will follow shortly thereafter.
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Completed work on the first phase of construction, includes a modernized infrastructure that makes utility services more efficient for residents, while supporting continued development. Upgrades and improvements such as a new high-voltage electrical line along Massachusetts Avenue from Third to Fourth streets reconnects the grid, stabilizes the electricity supply and increases capacity to meet the needs of many more new residents. New 30-inch and 8-inch water mains and upgrades to gas lines and local telecom utilities throughout the area make utility service more efficient.
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The largest steel crane in the city was recently built on site in support of work on the highway deck, which will be completed this fall. Additionally, work recently began on the platform foundations, which will fully reconnect F Street and G Street NW, a significant first step that marks progress toward an integrated city grid.
RAMMY Winners 2016
Last night we attended the 34th Annual RAMMY Awards at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
The best of the best in the areas food and beverage industry were in attendance. We are especially proud of our Penn Quarter neighbors who were honored:
Chef of the Year – Scott Drewno, The Source by Wolfgang Puck
Service Program of the Year – Fiola
Employee of the Year – Jorge Martinez, The Source by Wolfgang Puck
Restaurateur of the Year – Mike Isabella Concepts
Honorary Milestone Award – Occidental Grill & Seafood for 110 years in business
Many award recipients remarked on the thriving food scene, the perseverance, creativity and hard work of their teams, and the importance of supportive friends and family.
However, it was Chef Scott Drewno’s acceptance remarks that really highlighted how incredible this industry is. Chef Drewno’s thoughtful and inspiring comments noted that one of the reasons he loves what he does is that this community is one of acceptance and love. Referring to Sunday’s tragedy in Orlando and other recent, widely reported incidents of hate and violence, Scott called upon his peers to recognize that ‘no matter where you come from, what job you have, your religion, your sexual preference, the color of your hair (referring to Sebastian Zutant’s green hair), not only are you able to succeed, but you can be accepted and loved. Together, our voices can be loud enough and strong enough to spread the love and overcome the hate in our World.’