The Georgetown Metropolitan

As DC prepares for yet another snowy blast, reader Kyle Yost wrote in to remind GM that this week is actually the four year anniversary of the infamous blizzards of 2010 (known locally as Snowmageddon, SnOMG, etc.). To celebrate it, GM’s heading back into the archives to republish some of his old pics from that storm (along with some from Kyle):

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Photo by Afagen.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• The Govinda Gallery will have a pop-up, of sorts, in Gypsy Sally’s through February.
• Couples workouts down by the waterfront.

Montrose Park

If you pay enough attention to Georgetown, you start to notice that a lot of times people put out plans that for whatever reason never get off the drawing board. Here are a few recent examples:

Exxon Condos

Way back in March 2011, Eastbanc announced that they had a deal to buy the Key Bridge Exxon and planned to build luxury condos. Objections soon poured in from residents of Prospect St. who complained that their fantastic views would be impacted. Although the Old Georgetown Board didn’t ratify those objections, they did object to the overall aesthetics of the plan.

The thing is, apparently Eastbanc president, Anthony Lanier, agreed. He announced an intention to start designing it all over again. But even that was a year and a half ago. The last GM heard, Eastbanc still intended to return to this project at some point, but don’t count on it happening soon. Continue reading →

Photo by Brendan Halleman.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• Nice article on the BID’s proposal to widen sidewalks temporarily.
• Bulldogs meet, cuteness ensues.

1200 block of Wisconsin Ave.

The student lottery for DC Public Schools is now open. This is the process by which students who don’t want to attend their designated local school can get a slot at another school. You can apply and find more information here.

If you are interested in sending you child to Hyde next year for pre-Kindergarten, you need to enter the lottery. Georgetown families are not guaranteed a spot for pre-K, but they are given priority in the lottery. In recent years, some neighborhood children have ended up on the wait list, but GM believes most, if not all, eventually got off the wait list.

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Photo by Ehpien.

Good morning Georgetown, here’s the latest:

• First impressions of Pinstripes.
• More from Carol Joynt: Nathan’s photo retrospective.

3200 block of M St.

Photo by Bitzcelt.

Valentines Day is next Friday. Here are a few of the more romantic places around Georgetown that still have tables available:

• Bistro Lepic
• Cafe Milano
• The Grill Room
• Il Canale
• Paper Moon
• Ristorante Piccolo
• Taj of India

Reservations are available at Open Table.

Or you could order in from Stachowski’s.