The Georgetown Metropolitan

1600 block of 30th St.

GM was walking on P St. last week when he came on this scene. What’s here is a contractor’s pickup truck (with trailer) that is parked on the south side of the street. On the left is a G2 bus trying to make a right turn off of Wisconsin.

Trying is the operable word here. That’s because neither the trailer nor the truck are parked in legal spaces. And it probably seems odd to have such a long stretch of curb not allow parking so far from the intersection (although there is a curb cut right in the middle too). But the reason these are not legal spaces is because the bus–which has been making this turn literally since streetcars were also making the turn–needs a wide turning radius to make it (mostly because Wisconsin intersects P at a slightly skewed angle). Continue reading →

Photo by LaunchOurRocket.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• La Chaumerie is truly a cozy place to eat a great meal by the fire.
• Georgetowner Bob Woodward at the next Q&A Cafe, (at the George Town Club)(hosted by Georgetowner Carol Joynt)(Georgetown).

1800 block of Wisconsin Ave.

GM was the first to report back in September that in 1422 Wisconsin Ave. a new locally owned bakery was coming called Boulangerie Christophe. But since then there’s been little visible progress suggesting that the store will open anytime soon. But recently signs went up in the windows announcing the bakery. Hopefully the wait won’t be too much longer. Continue reading →

Photo by Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• How to pick up 12 gifts at Cady’s Alley without going broke (prerequisite is that you’re rich first, though)
• Smart ad placement or photo-marring placement?

Washington Harbour

Last night the ANC met for its December meeting and carried on one of the more momentous discussions it’s had in years: Should the liquor license moratorium continue or not?

GM previewed this discussion before Thanksgiving. In short, after substantive talks between representatives of the ANC, the Business Improvement District, and the Citizens Association, a draft agreement was crafted. It would call for the end of the moratorium and propose the creation of a new template for settlement agreements tailored to the particular concerns of the neighborhood. It would also establish a pre-review process whereby staff of ABRA would vet the application for seriousness before even allow them to placard the license and start the issuance process. Continue reading →

Photo by Elaine.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• BID hires executive to run new Georgetown Heritage non-profit organized to help restore the canal.
• Dumbarton House representative agrees with GM on the Dumbarton/Dunbarton debate.

Washington Harbour