Hi, you may remember me, I was once a blogger.
I've managed to summon the herculean strength necessary to pull myself out of the summer doldrums, but I'm left with only just enough energy to pass along these tidbits:
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SCARLET L(BR)UNCH: Lunch service at
Scarlet Oak is expected to begin around Aug. 13, with a menu that will include more salads and sandwiches,
according to City Paper. Brunch service is expected to begin later in August.
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25 M AGAIN:
Many many many moons ago, Akridge unveiled plans for 373,000 square feet of office space in
two buildings at 25 M, the
southwest corner of Half and M Streets, where the Fairgrounds currently resides. Now, nearly eight years and two
property sales later,
it's been announced that Akridge and new landowner Brandywine Realty Trust will be developing a 275,000 square feet of office space in one building on the site, which will also include 25,000 square feet of retail. It will be designed by HOK "to create a landmark presence at one of the most visible intersections" in the city, offering tenants "incredible visibility, branding, and communications opportunity." No timeline for this was mentioned. (And we're still waiting to hear what JBG will be doing with the
south end of the Fairgrounds block.)
* TUNNEL OPEN HOUSE: The next quarterly CSX/Virginia Avenue Tunnel open house is Thursday, Aug. 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Courtyard by Marriott at 140 L St. SE. No formal presentation, but lots of project representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide updates. UPDATE: Should have also mentioned that there will be fireworks after tonight's Nats game (Aug. 7). The Yards Park is a particularly fine place to watch them, if you haven't already found that out.