Hey everyone! Hope your end of February is going well and that you survived yesterday’s State of the Union address. I decided my beauty rest was more important than 108 minutes of braying, but I know that for many of you out there, this is your job. Take a nap if you need to! By the way, our crime rate got mentioned in the speech––albeit incorrectly. For correct figures, read this article from DC News Now
First of, both Maru San and Little Engine opened recently. I was invited to a preview on Monday evening at Maru San and it was absolutely incredible. If you are a fan of incredibly fresh fish, crispy nori and food that has beautiful looks and a big personality, this place won’t disappoint. Check out this short Instagram reel I put together about it. As for Little Engine, the chicken is pure rotisserie goodness and the sauces and sides are great. Is it a little more premium price for the same rotisserie chicken you can get across the street at Eastern Market? A little, but little details like having the breast perfectly cut in half for you are what makes it worth your time.
Have you been keeping up with the collapse of the Potomac Interceptor and its repairs? DC Water issued an update yesterday, February 24. Want to get a more thorough breakdown of what happened? DC Water has a landing page for the environmental disaster. Tl; dr? A whole bunch of sewage (about 243 million gallons) rushed into the Potomac river on January 19, creating an environmental hazard in the area. Avoid the area– this is not the time to take up fishing. But it’s okay– our drinking water is still, amazingly, unaffected. This synopsis by Maryland Matters is also very good, by the way.
This Time Out piece explores some of the best restaurants in DC and The Duck and The Peach is mentioned. Check it out.
But speaking of The Duck and The Peach, Washingtonian takes a look at their union struggles and the fallout from what seemed like a routine and appropriate firing, but which former employees allege was motivated by their activity with pushing for unionization. By the way, you may want to follow @dcfoodworkers on Instagram.
The 51st takes a look at all of our skyrocketing Pepco bills. By the way, there will be a hearing on February 27 on this particular subject and you can learn more about it here.
Another The 51st article that you won’t want to miss, especially since tax season is upon us, examines the legal opinon that AG Brian Schwalb wrote, in which he basically says that Congress took too long to effectively repeal our tax bill. May we always be protected by technicalities.
Is Albert’s in Hill East looking extra tacky these days? Hill Rag
Holland & Knight is starting a study on H Street and there will be a public engagement open house on Saturday, March 7.
An interesting opinion piece on one of our municipal golf courses and its larger meaning. The North State
By the way, Ward 6 councilmember Charles Allen has a very thorough and informative newsletter that you should sign up for. Click here for the latest one.
Oh and AG Brian Schwalb reached settlements with landlords who manage two properties in Ward 7. This will hopefully improve the quality of life at Benning Court and Azeeze Bates, located near the H Street Corridor. Yay for regular pest control? OAG Brian Schwalb