The Georgetown Metropolitan

3300 block of Volta Place

Georgetown’s ANC unveiled a new website this week. It’s a nice upgrade from the previous version, which was quite dated (although had much of the same information contained in the new website). As always, you can get copies of agendas for upcoming meetings, as well as the agendas and minutes of past meetings. You can also get information on how to contact your individual commissioner (and a nifty map to help you figure out which one it is).

On top of that, the ANC is supposedly entering the dismal world of social media. Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch’intrate! They’ll be on Facebook at Twitter. Follow them! Or Friend them! Or Snap Stalk them(?) Swipe..up is it?

Photo by Mark Andre.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Tater tot nachos exist (probably in defiance of several treaties) and you can get them at the Tombs.
• GM has always loved this house. Surely some reader can buy it for him?

1600 block of Wisconsin Ave.

One of the best parts of the early spring blooms around Washington is the arrival of the magnolia blossoms, particularly the saucer magnolias. They are incredibly fragrant and visually striking. But despite the fact that they typically come early–even ahead of the cherry blossoms–they are actually quite vulnerable to cold snaps following warm spells. And as you surely realize, we’ve experienced that exactly. And now the magnolia blossoms around Georgetown have been reduced to brown wilted messes.

Saucer magnolias dot Georgetown. There are clumps of them on 28th st., Reservoir Rd., and in front of Georgetown Lutheran church. Dumbarton Oaks and Tudor Place both have spectacular examples of the species. The flowers are delicate and pink with a strong smell that almost smells like nectar fermenting. Continue reading →

Photo be Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Conflict free diamonds for sale in Cady’s Alley.
• Try not to think about this if you live near Volta Park.

3100 block of Dumbarton St.

Photo by Marc Andre.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• What’s going on with the Halcyon foundation.
• Deadspin weighs in on the GU BBall situation.

1400 block of Wisconsin Ave.

Appalachian Spring, the longtime presence on Wisconsin Ave., will close later this year. A sign announces the availability of the building for lease. And GM has heard that the store chose not to renew the lease which will end in June.

The other three locations will remain open for the store. But it began in Georgetown in 1968, and this will mean the end of that connection. It will be sad to lose the shop and its whimsical window displays. Make sure to stop by a pick something up before they go!