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No Washington DC neighborhood is immune from the Corepower Yoga invasion and Penn Quarter/downtown DC is no exception. Both Corepower Yoga (a nationwide yoga studio) and Flywheel (a spinning and barre studio) will be coming to the CityCenter development at the corner of 9th and H St NW per the recently posted banner signs. We’ll keep you posted as affairs develop.
Art on Foot: Wonder, Renwick Gallery
Plexus A1 by Gabriel Dawe
If you haven’t already heard all the buzz about the re-opening of the Renwick Gallery (1661 Penn. Ave., NW) and its current exhibit, Wonder, now is the time to check it out for yourself. Rooms of large-scale, fantastical installations will inspire awe, and, of course, wonder, at what the simplest of materials (eg. thread, marbles, insects) can become in the hands of an artist.
For the history buffs, did you know that at the time the Renwick Gallery was built, it was the first building to ever be designed and built for the express purpose of being a museum in the US? Also, it was originally built to house the art collection of William Wilson Corcoran and was designed by noted architect James Renwick (of Smithsonian Castle and St. Patrick’s Cathedral NYC). It became part of the Smithsonian in the late 60s.
Wonder begins closing in May.
Tomorrow: DDOT to Host Public Meeting for Downtown Bike Lanes
Today we have a guest writer, Lafayette Poet, to whom we passed the pen. Welcome!
Whether you support a new protected bike lane in Penn Quarter, are against it, or just don’t know, consider attending the District Department of Transportation’s second public meeting on the matter taking place this Saturday, February 6. The meeting will include an open house, a presentation, and a chance to discuss the project and offer public testimony.
The project proposes building a North/South bike lane between Florida and Constitution Avenue, somewhere between 4th and 9th Streets NW. After a research phase, five options are now being discussed, including no build.
The last meeting, in October 2015, became very contentious. Those in favor asserted the life-or-death nature of the situation for cyclists and how a lane could increase property values. Those against said their constitutional right of religious freedom would be infringed if diagonal parking on Sundays – which some church members from Maryland and Virginia use – were taken away. With no easy answer and a frustrated crowd, DDOT said it would arrange for a second meeting.
Now that the time has come, we hope to see you there, taking a stand for your neighborhood – whichever side you’re on, and for whatever reason.
Date: Saturday, February 6, 2016
Time: 12pm to 4pm (presentation at 1pm)
Location: KIPP DC WILL Academy, Auditorium
Address: 421 P St NW
More information: www.dccycletrack.com
Foodie Radar: Inn at Little Washington
After all the quality time indoors thanks to the snow, it was time for a getaway. We scooted off to the Inn at Little Washington (Middle and Main Street, Washington, VA) for an escape. Few foodies haven’t heard of the Inn and Chef Patrick O’Connell’s mastery of cuisine and service. However, general skepticism that somewhere so remote could really be worth the hassle of the hour plus drive had kept us away.
The setting and service of the Inn are impeccable. The decor is beautiful, but a little heavy-handed, and certainly more of what I’d expect at a manor home in the English countryside than Virginia’s hunt country. It’s worth staying overnight to get the complete experience, but at the prices, it’s probably more realistic to do a round trip drive yourself or hire a driver (the wine list is very tempting!)
Most importantly, the dinner did not disappoint and, in fact, exceeded expectations in every way. Chef O’Connell is meticulous and thoughtful in his approach to cuisine, producing dishes that are the epitome of refined while still offering guests whimsy and delight.
The Inn has also has a few lovely options for private parties, weddings and holiday parties for 30-100 people.