Saturday, November 12, 2011
Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale scheduled for 11/13/2011
Looking for some open houses for Sunday? You can find them here. The same information can be seen in a map format. To see details on each property, scroll over the push pins on the map.
Friday, November 11, 2011
an alternate idea for Bloomingdale's McMillan Sand Filtration site
See this brief message from Bloomingdale resident Todd Crosby:
"I saw this interesting article on CNN and thought it would be a great idea for the McMillan Sand Filtration site:
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/11/tech/underground-park-new-york/index.html?hpt=hp_c2 .
Click on the link to see all of the images.
PoP: Bloomingdale's Bacio Pizzeria (at 81 Seaton Pl NW) now open !
Wow! Another retail business opens up in Bloomingdale!
From the Prince of Petworth (PoP):
Bacio Pizzeria Opens Today in Bloomingdale
10 November 2011 11:30 AM
By Prince Of Petworth
http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/11/bacio-pizzeria-opens-today-in-bloomingdale/
Back on Sept. 26 a reader asked for an update (http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/09/dear-pop-whats-going-on-with-bacio-pizzeria/) on Bacio Pizzeria coming to 81 Seaton Pl, NW in Bloomingdale. At that time we learned they`d be opening in about six weeks. And they were true to their word! Thanks to everyone who sent emails about the opening. According to their Web site (http://www.baciopizzeria.com ) initial hours will be:
``Monday thru Friday: 4pm – 10pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am- 10pm``
You can see their menu here (http://www.baciopizzeria.com ).
We`ll come back for a proper judging after they`ve been open a bit.
From the Prince of Petworth (PoP):
Bacio Pizzeria Opens Today in Bloomingdale
10 November 2011 11:30 AM
By Prince Of Petworth
http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/11/bacio-pizzeria-opens-today-in-bloomingdale/
Back on Sept. 26 a reader asked for an update (http://www.princeofpetworth.com/2011/09/dear-pop-whats-going-on-with-bacio-pizzeria/) on Bacio Pizzeria coming to 81 Seaton Pl, NW in Bloomingdale. At that time we learned they`d be opening in about six weeks. And they were true to their word! Thanks to everyone who sent emails about the opening. According to their Web site (http://www.baciopizzeria.com ) initial hours will be:
``Monday thru Friday: 4pm – 10pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am- 10pm``
You can see their menu here (http://www.baciopizzeria.com ).
We`ll come back for a proper judging after they`ve been open a bit.
Subcommittee on Redistricting hearing -- Tuesday, 11/29/2011
Passed along by Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.:
Council of the District of Columbia
Committee of the Whole
Subcommittee on Redistricting
Notice of Public Hearing
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL BROWN,
COUNCIMEMBER JACK EVANS
CO-CHAIRPERSONS
SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING
ANNOUNCE A PUBLIC HEARING ON
B19-528, the ``Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Act of 2011``.
Councilmember Michael Brown and Councilmember Jack Evans, Co-Chairpersons of the Subcommittee on Redistricting, announce a public hearing on B19-528, the ``Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Act of 2011``. The public hearing will be held on November 29, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Please note that the submitted recommendations of each ward task force are available on the Council website under the Subcommittee on Redistricting tab. This notice has been abbreviated in order to give timely notice to the public.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber, Room 500, John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Council of the District of Columbia
Committee of the Whole
Subcommittee on Redistricting
Notice of Public Hearing
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL BROWN,
COUNCIMEMBER JACK EVANS
CO-CHAIRPERSONS
SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING
ANNOUNCE A PUBLIC HEARING ON
B19-528, the ``Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Act of 2011``.
Councilmember Michael Brown and Councilmember Jack Evans, Co-Chairpersons of the Subcommittee on Redistricting, announce a public hearing on B19-528, the ``Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Act of 2011``. The public hearing will be held on November 29, 2011, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chamber, Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20004. Please note that the submitted recommendations of each ward task force are available on the Council website under the Subcommittee on Redistricting tab. This notice has been abbreviated in order to give timely notice to the public.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
Council Chamber, Room 500, John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, D.C. 20004
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
"CM Thomas submitted Ward 5 redistricting plan to the DC Council one month ago"
From: James Fournier
To:
Cc: John Salatti; Tim Clark ; Hugh Youngblood ; Brice McCracken ; Geoffrey Hatchard
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 3:09 PM
Subject: TIme sensitive message re redistricting development
Hear this crucial news bulletin regarding the ongoing Ward 5 redistricting issues from concerned Ward 5 residents, Commissioners Tim Clark, James Fournier, John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and Geoff Hatchard and Brice McCracken.
Councilman Harry Thomas recently made several promises to Ward 5 residents to address the turmoil created by his redistricting plan to split neighborhoods like Bloomingdale and Trinidad into multiple ANC commissions. Specifically, Harry Thomas promised that he:
``will work to incorporat[e] concerns`` regarding re-districting ``through the task force`` (Nov. 3, 2011 e-mail);
``in an open and transparent way`` will address residents` concerns about his re-districting plan (Nov. 4, 2011 e-mail); and
``[W]ill continue to work with you and the residents of ward 5 to ensure input `` concerning redistricting (Nov. 7, 2011 e-mail).
We have just learned that Councilman Thomas nearly one month ago submitted to the DC City Council his plan to cut Bloomingdale into separate ANC commissions as well as truncate other surrounding neighborhoods. In fact, Councilman Thomas submitted his plan to the DC Council`s Subcommittee on Redistricting on or about October 11, 2011, weeks before meeting with the Bloomingdale Civic Association and repeatedly placating constituents in other neighborhoods with the promise of addressing their concerns and recommendations. In fact, he had already submitted his plan for DC Council consideration weeks before he continued making promises to the contrary.
Given Harry Thomas`s repeated disingenuousness with both the elected representatives and constituents of our neighborhoods, it is crucial to reach out to the members of the DC Council`s Subcommittee on Redistricting to express your concerns. They can be reached as follows:
Councilman Michael Brown – mbrown @ dccouncil.us - (202) 724 - 8105.
Councilman Jack Evans – jevans @ dccouncil.us - (202) 724 - 8058
Councilman Phil Mendelson – pmendelson @ dccouncil.us - (202) 724 - 8064
Their bios and key staff are set forth at http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/council.
Harry Thomas has already characterized as ``bogus`` and ``misrepresentative`` the proposal to keep neighborhoods like Bloomingdale and McMillan in a single ANC Commission. That proposal is the subject of a three part series in Greater Greater Washington, numerous neighborhood list discussions and recent community meetings. If you disagree with Councilman Thomas, let him and the City Council know - now.
The proposed plan will have an tremendous effect on Ward 5`s historic and close knit communities for the next ten years.
To make sure that the integrity of Ward 5 neighborhoods are preserved and the redistricting process does not fall victim to Ward 5 politics, make your presence felt. On Monday the 14th, the Ward 5 Redistricting Task Force is scheduled to meet at the Fifth District Headquarters, 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, starting at 6:30. The meeting is open to anyone. If the Task Force clearly senses that a broad swath of the community does not approve of the plans being sent to the Council, the Task Force will likely balk at supporting such efforts.
As always, feel free to reach out to any of us should you have any questions.
To:
Cc: John Salatti
Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2011 3:09 PM
Subject: TIme sensitive message re redistricting development
Hear this crucial news bulletin regarding the ongoing Ward 5 redistricting issues from concerned Ward 5 residents, Commissioners Tim Clark, James Fournier, John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and Geoff Hatchard and Brice McCracken.
Councilman Harry Thomas recently made several promises to Ward 5 residents to address the turmoil created by his redistricting plan to split neighborhoods like Bloomingdale and Trinidad into multiple ANC commissions. Specifically, Harry Thomas promised that he:
``will work to incorporat[e] concerns`` regarding re-districting ``through the task force`` (Nov. 3, 2011 e-mail);
``in an open and transparent way`` will address residents` concerns about his re-districting plan (Nov. 4, 2011 e-mail); and
``[W]ill continue to work with you and the residents of ward 5 to ensure input `` concerning redistricting (Nov. 7, 2011 e-mail).
We have just learned that Councilman Thomas nearly one month ago submitted to the DC City Council his plan to cut Bloomingdale into separate ANC commissions as well as truncate other surrounding neighborhoods. In fact, Councilman Thomas submitted his plan to the DC Council`s Subcommittee on Redistricting on or about October 11, 2011, weeks before meeting with the Bloomingdale Civic Association and repeatedly placating constituents in other neighborhoods with the promise of addressing their concerns and recommendations. In fact, he had already submitted his plan for DC Council consideration weeks before he continued making promises to the contrary.
Given Harry Thomas`s repeated disingenuousness with both the elected representatives and constituents of our neighborhoods, it is crucial to reach out to the members of the DC Council`s Subcommittee on Redistricting to express your concerns. They can be reached as follows:
Councilman Michael Brown – mbrown @ dccouncil.us - (202) 724 - 8105.
Councilman Jack Evans – jevans @ dccouncil.us - (202) 724 - 8058
Councilman Phil Mendelson – pmendelson @ dccouncil.us - (202) 724 - 8064
Their bios and key staff are set forth at http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/council.
Harry Thomas has already characterized as ``bogus`` and ``misrepresentative`` the proposal to keep neighborhoods like Bloomingdale and McMillan in a single ANC Commission. That proposal is the subject of a three part series in Greater Greater Washington, numerous neighborhood list discussions and recent community meetings. If you disagree with Councilman Thomas, let him and the City Council know - now.
The proposed plan will have an tremendous effect on Ward 5`s historic and close knit communities for the next ten years.
To make sure that the integrity of Ward 5 neighborhoods are preserved and the redistricting process does not fall victim to Ward 5 politics, make your presence felt. On Monday the 14th, the Ward 5 Redistricting Task Force is scheduled to meet at the Fifth District Headquarters, 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, starting at 6:30. The meeting is open to anyone. If the Task Force clearly senses that a broad swath of the community does not approve of the plans being sent to the Council, the Task Force will likely balk at supporting such efforts.
As always, feel free to reach out to any of us should you have any questions.
CM Thomas` office: Final Ward 5 Redistricting Meeting -- Monday, 11-14-2011
See this message from the office of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.:
Good Morning Ward 5 Residents,
Our final Redistricting meeting has arrived!
Date: Monday, November 14, 2011
Location: 5th District Police Station
1805 Bladensburg Rd NE
Time: 6:30- 8:00 PM
If you have any questions, feel free to contact The Ward 5 Council Office at 202-724-8028
Thank you,
Racheal L. Streeter
Administrative Assistant
Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 107
Washington DC 20004
202-724-8028 (office)
202-724-8076 (fax)
Rstreeter@dccouncil.us
Good Morning Ward 5 Residents,
Our final Redistricting meeting has arrived!
Date: Monday, November 14, 2011
Location: 5th District Police Station
1805 Bladensburg Rd NE
Time: 6:30- 8:00 PM
If you have any questions, feel free to contact The Ward 5 Council Office at 202-724-8028
Thank you,
Racheal L. Streeter
Administrative Assistant
Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr.
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite 107
Washington DC 20004
202-724-8028 (office)
202-724-8076 (fax)
Rstreeter@dccouncil.us
Miriam's Kitchen
I'm passing along information on a fund raising event that Miriam's Kitchen is taking part in.
• Give to the Max Day is a massive one-day regional online fundraiser that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area.
• As part of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington, nonprofits large and small can earn their share of $125,000 in cash awards, including up to $25,000 for nonprofits with the most individual donors and the most money donated.
• Homelessness in Washington, DC, the Nation's Capitol: there are more than 6,500 homeless men, women and children in Washington, DC on any given night. Of those, nearly 2,000 are chronically homeless--meaning they have been homeless for a year or more, or four or more times in the past three years.
• Miriam's Kitchen provides free, homemade meals and high-quality support services to more than 4,000 homeless men and women each year in the Nation's Capitol, Washington, DC. Their core programs are meals, case management, Miriam's Studio, and Miriam's Cafe.
• Homelessness at Miriam's Kitchen: on any given day at Miriam's Kitchen, 82 percent of their guests are chronically homeless. In fact, the average length of homelessness of the guests is 5.5 years
• Nearly 80 percent of Miriam's Kitchen's guests live on the streets of DC, in parks around the city, under the bridges along the Potomac River, and in emergency shelters.
• Miriam's Kitchen's guest demographics: 95 percent of Miriam's Kitchen's guests are male, 60 percent are African American and the median age of our guests is 50.
• Mental illness and addiction at Miriam's Kitchen: Many of Miriam's Kitchen's guests suffer from severe mental illnesses and addictions, making them the most fragile and hardest to connect with social services.
More Information on Miriam's Kitchen
• Starting at midnight on Wednesday, November 9, local residents will donate online to help raise millions of dollars for local nonprofits as part of the first annual Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington.
• Give to the Max Day is a massive one-day regional online fundraiser that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area.
• As part of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington, nonprofits large and small can earn their share of $125,000 in cash awards, including up to $25,000 for nonprofits with the most individual donors and the most money donated.
• Homelessness in Washington, DC, the Nation's Capitol: there are more than 6,500 homeless men, women and children in Washington, DC on any given night. Of those, nearly 2,000 are chronically homeless--meaning they have been homeless for a year or more, or four or more times in the past three years.
• Miriam's Kitchen provides free, homemade meals and high-quality support services to more than 4,000 homeless men and women each year in the Nation's Capitol, Washington, DC. Their core programs are meals, case management, Miriam's Studio, and Miriam's Cafe.
• Homelessness at Miriam's Kitchen: on any given day at Miriam's Kitchen, 82 percent of their guests are chronically homeless. In fact, the average length of homelessness of the guests is 5.5 years
• Nearly 80 percent of Miriam's Kitchen's guests live on the streets of DC, in parks around the city, under the bridges along the Potomac River, and in emergency shelters.
• Miriam's Kitchen's guest demographics: 95 percent of Miriam's Kitchen's guests are male, 60 percent are African American and the median age of our guests is 50.
• Mental illness and addiction at Miriam's Kitchen: Many of Miriam's Kitchen's guests suffer from severe mental illnesses and addictions, making them the most fragile and hardest to connect with social services.
More Information on Miriam's Kitchen
Lotus Uprising - another fabulous mashup yoga + music + delicious brunch -- Sunday, 11/13/2011
Hey Bloomingdalians!
Thanks for your awesome response to our October event! We`re back this Sunday with another fabulous mashup: Yoga + Music + Delicious Brunch.
Thanks for your awesome response to our October event! We`re back this Sunday with another fabulous mashup: Yoga + Music + Delicious Brunch.
The menu for this Sunday is Mediterranean inspired and completely vegan! Brunch only tickets available for $15 (arrive 12:15 PM); event is located at 11th and U NW. Join us. Tickets available here (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/203255).
In gratitude for your support,
Erin McCarthy and the Lotus Gang
lotusuprising.com
Walnut-Pomegranate Pate
Buckwheat Sesame Crackers
White Bean-Squash Hummus
Socca (Chickpea Skillet Flatbread)
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Spicy Garlic Kale
Chopped Cauliflower-Apple Salad
Sweet Potato-Chard Falafel
Roasted Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Rosemary Pear Tart
In gratitude for your support,
Erin McCarthy and the Lotus Gang
lotusuprising.com
Walnut-Pomegranate Pate
Buckwheat Sesame Crackers
White Bean-Squash Hummus
Socca (Chickpea Skillet Flatbread)
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Spicy Garlic Kale
Chopped Cauliflower-Apple Salad
Sweet Potato-Chard Falafel
Roasted Lemon-Tahini Sauce
Rosemary Pear Tart
Monday, November 07, 2011
Bloomingdale public safety walk -- Sunday, 11-13-2011
See this message from Bloomingdale resident Jennifer McCann:
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners
John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and James Fournier
Invite you to take part in a
Bloomingdale Public Safety Walk
Help Bloomingdale continue to grow into a safer neighborhood!
Who: You! ...and your children, dogs, friends, etc. All are welcome to come, regardless of where you live. This is about making a strong presence in the community, showing that Bloomingdale will not tolerate crime in our neighborhood.
When: Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW
(Meet in front of Windows Café. Dress comfortably and bring a flashlight!)
Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners
John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and James Fournier
Invite you to take part in a
Bloomingdale Public Safety Walk
Help Bloomingdale continue to grow into a safer neighborhood!
Who: You! ...and your children, dogs, friends, etc. All are welcome to come, regardless of where you live. This is about making a strong presence in the community, showing that Bloomingdale will not tolerate crime in our neighborhood.
When: Sunday, November 13, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW
(Meet in front of Windows Café. Dress comfortably and bring a flashlight!)
Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale
Crispus Attucks Park fundraiser happy hour at Boundary Stone -- Monday, 11-14-2011
Crispus Attucks Park Fundraiser Happy Hour at Boundary Stone
Please join your neighbors and friends for a fundraising happy hour at local hotspot Boundary Stone (116 RI Ave NW) on Monday, Nov 14th. To support Crispus Attucks Park, your $15 donation will get you exclusive happy hour specials $4 Miller Lite and Yuengling and $5 Tito`s vodka mixed drinks from 5 to 10 p.m.
It costs approximately $10,000 per year to maintain our little piece of green heaven in Bloomingdale and your support is needed.
Go to www.crispusattuckspark.org to donate in advance (we`ll check you in at the event) via Paypal or credit card, or just pay at the door.
Thanks and see you there!
Please join your neighbors and friends for a fundraising happy hour at local hotspot Boundary Stone (116 RI Ave NW) on Monday, Nov 14th. To support Crispus Attucks Park, your $15 donation will get you exclusive happy hour specials $4 Miller Lite and Yuengling and $5 Tito`s vodka mixed drinks from 5 to 10 p.m.
It costs approximately $10,000 per year to maintain our little piece of green heaven in Bloomingdale and your support is needed.
Go to www.crispusattuckspark.org to donate in advance (we`ll check you in at the event) via Paypal or credit card, or just pay at the door.
Thanks and see you there!
Sunday, November 06, 2011
Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale for 11/06/2011
I've been running around all morning getting ready for my own two open houses today in the neighborhood and almost forgot to post all the opens!
Here they are. The same info can be seen in a map format. To see details for each property, scroll over the push pins on the map.
My two new listings are 1711 1st St NW, across from Big Bear, and 603 U St NW in LeDroit Park. 1711 1st St NW is open early, from 11-2 during the Farmers Market, and 603 U is open from 1-4pm. Details can be found on either link above.
Here they are. The same info can be seen in a map format. To see details for each property, scroll over the push pins on the map.
My two new listings are 1711 1st St NW, across from Big Bear, and 603 U St NW in LeDroit Park. 1711 1st St NW is open early, from 11-2 during the Farmers Market, and 603 U is open from 1-4pm. Details can be found on either link above.
Saturday, November 05, 2011
today! Bloomingdale business district beautification day! Come out and participate!
Hey, Bloomingdale residents and devotees!
Here is what you are doing today (thanks to Bloomingdale resident Dennis Anderson for coordinating today's beautification/clean-up event!):
Bloomingdale Business District Beautification Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 5th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, Nov. 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Meet at 1st and T St. NW in front of Rustik Tavern
What: The Bloomingdale Civic Association is seeking volunteers to help us spruce up Bloomingdale's Central Business District! Come out and join your neighbors in new tree box plantings, mulching, cleaning up trash and leaves, and generally improving the feel of our ``Main Street.``
All plants and materials and light refreshments will be provided, however donations are gladly accepted to help offset costs.
If you are interested in helping out or just making a contribution, please email Dennis Anderson at andersod33 @ gmail.com.
Just-Added Incentive for Participants: This just in... Boundary Stone is offering a complimentary Yuengling, Miller Lite or soft drink to anyone who participates in Saturday`s Business District Beautification event. Thanks to the guys at Boundary Stone for their support!
Look forward to seeing you all.
Friday, November 04, 2011
? Bloomingdale solar co-op ?
First, see this blurb from the Washington City Paper:
Solar Advocates: It’s Not Just For Yuppies
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Nov. 4, 2011 at 1:55 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/11/04/solar-advocates-its-not-just-for-yuppies/
This story is about DC Solar United Neighborhoods.
Here is this group's website: https://sites.google.com/site/dcsolarunitedneighborhoods/
Is Bloomingdale one of the listed neighborhoods?
Yes, it is.
Stay tuned!
Solar Advocates: It’s Not Just For Yuppies
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Nov. 4, 2011 at 1:55 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/11/04/solar-advocates-its-not-just-for-yuppies/
This story is about DC Solar United Neighborhoods.
Here is this group's website: https://sites.google.com/site/dcsolarunitedneighborhoods/
Is Bloomingdale one of the listed neighborhoods?
Yes, it is.
Stay tuned!
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Big Bear Cafe: Sunday family-style farmers` market dinner series -- starting this Sunday, 11/06/2011
From Stu Davenport:
Sunday Family-Style Farmers` Market Dinner Series
Sunday Family-Style Farmers` Market Dinner Series
Starting Sunday evening, Nov. 6th at the Big Bear Café, 7pm.
Come join us for a family-style farmers` market dinner series starting Sunday evening Nov 6th.
Sit down by candlelight at our communal table & enjoy fresh bread, an assortment of Cowgirl and Keswick cheeses, & a three-course meal with greens, vegetables, fruits, & meats all available from the local farms of the Sunday Bloomingdale Farmers` Market!
We have limited space, so please RSVP per person with bigbearcafe.events @ gmail.com , though we hope to have room for you if you decide to drop in last-minute! Dinner will be at market price. 37.
We look forward to dining with you.
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
ABRA rules against Shaw`s Tavern retail Class CT license
See this post from the Washington City Paper
Shaw`s Tavern `Unfit For Licensure,` Liquor Board Rules
Posted by Chris Shott on Nov. 2, 2011 at 5:45 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/11/02/shaws-tavern-unfit-for-licensure-liquor-board-rules
Beleaguered would-be boîte Shaw`s Tavern has suffered yet another setback. The District`s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has deemed owner Abbas Fathi ``unfit for licensure,`` citing the venue`s prior history of serving alcohol without the proper permits.
In rendering its decision, the board also points to mismanagement by former tavern keeper Steven May, who is accused of altering official documents with ``correction fluid`` in order to improperly obtain booze from distributors.
The board`s decision comes despite some community support for Fathi`s application, including that of local Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2C.
According to the official ruling: ``The Board understands ANC 2C`s disappointment; however, the Board cannot turn a blind eye to the Applicant`s violations in the name of economic development.``
The tavern shuttered back in August (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/08/27/shaws-tavern-r-i-p-we-could-not-survive-without-a-liquor-license) after struggling for weeks to stay afloat without the financial benefit of alcohol sales. Read more here (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/08/24/tavern-on-the-wean-can-shaws-tavern-survive-long-without-a-liquor-license)
Shaw`s Tavern `Unfit For Licensure,` Liquor Board Rules
Posted by Chris Shott on Nov. 2, 2011 at 5:45 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/11/02/shaws-tavern-unfit-for-licensure-liquor-board-rules
Beleaguered would-be boîte Shaw`s Tavern has suffered yet another setback. The District`s Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has deemed owner Abbas Fathi ``unfit for licensure,`` citing the venue`s prior history of serving alcohol without the proper permits.
In rendering its decision, the board also points to mismanagement by former tavern keeper Steven May, who is accused of altering official documents with ``correction fluid`` in order to improperly obtain booze from distributors.
The board`s decision comes despite some community support for Fathi`s application, including that of local Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2C.
According to the official ruling: ``The Board understands ANC 2C`s disappointment; however, the Board cannot turn a blind eye to the Applicant`s violations in the name of economic development.``
The tavern shuttered back in August (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/08/27/shaws-tavern-r-i-p-we-could-not-survive-without-a-liquor-license) after struggling for weeks to stay afloat without the financial benefit of alcohol sales. Read more here (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2011/08/24/tavern-on-the-wean-can-shaws-tavern-survive-long-without-a-liquor-license)
Dennis Anderson: come out for this Saturday's Bloomingdale business district beautification day
See this message from Bloomingdale resident Dennis Anderson:
Bloomingdale Business District Beautification Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 5th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, Nov. 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Meet at 1st and T St. NW in front of Rustik Tavern
What: The Bloomingdale Civic Association is seeking volunteers to help us spruce up Bloomingdale's Central Business District! Come out and join your neighbors in new tree box plantings, mulching, cleaning up trash and leaves, and generally improving the feel of our ``Main Street.`` All plants and materials and light refreshments will be provided, however donations are gladly accepted to help offset costs. If you are interested in helping out or just making a contribution, please email Dennis Anderson at andersod33 @ gmail.com.
Look forward to seeing you all!
Bloomingdale Business District Beautification Day
When: Saturday, Nov. 5th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, Nov. 6th 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Meet at 1st and T St. NW in front of Rustik Tavern
What: The Bloomingdale Civic Association is seeking volunteers to help us spruce up Bloomingdale's Central Business District! Come out and join your neighbors in new tree box plantings, mulching, cleaning up trash and leaves, and generally improving the feel of our ``Main Street.`` All plants and materials and light refreshments will be provided, however donations are gladly accepted to help offset costs. If you are interested in helping out or just making a contribution, please email Dennis Anderson at andersod33 @ gmail.com.
Look forward to seeing you all!
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Ward 5 redistricing meeting tonight
The Bloomingdale Civic Association invites you to a discussion on
Redistricting Ward 5
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
7 pm
St. George`s Episcopal Church, 2nd & U Street NW
Childcare room available
Why come out? Redistricting ensures that your vote carries as much weight DC's political process as every other vote. It creates advisory neighborhood commissions and single member districts that group neighborhoods together and promote a sense of community.
Join us to learn about proposed Ward 5 redistricting and how it impacts Bloomingdale.
Bloomingdale Civic Association
www.bloomingdalecivic.org
Redistricting Ward 5
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
7 pm
St. George`s Episcopal Church, 2nd & U Street NW
Childcare room available
Why come out? Redistricting ensures that your vote carries as much weight DC's political process as every other vote. It creates advisory neighborhood commissions and single member districts that group neighborhoods together and promote a sense of community.
Join us to learn about proposed Ward 5 redistricting and how it impacts Bloomingdale.
Bloomingdale Civic Association
www.bloomingdalecivic.org
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