Several folks have asked about the liquor license for the new “Rebellion” space (formerly Straits of Malaya, Zabb Asian, and Mum Mum). In addition to a Voluntary Agreement (discussed in a prior post here), I asked the Alcoholic Beverage Regulatory Agency (ABRA) to forward me the liquor license hours and limitations — for the interior … Continue reading
Report on quarterly ANC Chairs meeting with Mayor Gray: FY 2015 Budget
On Monday, April 7th, Mayor Gray hosted his quarterly meeting with ANC Chairs and agency heads. This is an initiative that the Mayor started about 3 years ago. The meeting usually begins with introductions, and then a presentation or two from various city agency representatives, followed by questions and open discussion. These sessions can be … Continue reading
Notes on first Pedestrian Advisory Council meeting (March 2014)
I had my first Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) meeting as the Ward 2 representative on Monday, March 24th in Capitol Hill. The meeting was chaired by Jason Broehm, a former 2B08 resident (from the Meredith). I learned some interesting details about how the District handles pedestrian safety and enforcement (and traffic safety and enforcement generally): … Continue reading
Please help us improve our ANC meetings
The ANC is trying to improve the experience of residents, presenters, and other stakeholders at our meetings. On our ANC 2B news/blog site, we have posted a link to two short “SurveyMonkey” surveys — one for meeting attendees and one for presenters. We would appreciate any feedback you may have. Please take a couple minutes … Continue reading
History/Background on the Rebellion space “Voluntary Agreement”
Folks may have noticed that we are getting a new establishment in the former location of Mum Mum (previously Zabb Asian Diner, and before that Straits of Malaya). The new name is Rebellion (http://rebelliondc.com/), as a reference to the Whiskey Rebellion, and the advertised focus will be on whiskey. I’ve reached out to the new … Continue reading
Tuesday 3/4/14: Gourmet pizza fundraiser for Jack Evans
I’ll be co-hosting a fundraiser early this Tuesday evening for Jack Evans’ mayoral campaign at District of Pi in Chinatown. The full invitation information is below. If you can make it, please let me know. ====== Join us for a special event next week to support Jack Evans for Mayor! This will be a great opportunity … Continue reading
Our comprehensive neighborhood parking survey
Cross-posted at http://www.dupontcircleanc.net. In a dense, mixed-use, urban neighborhood such as Dupont Circle, parking is an issue that is guaranteed to generate controversy — because it touches upon so many competing policies, interests, and judgments about value and fairness: the use of public space, local business development, environmental sustainability, multi-modal transportation options, smart growth, aging-in-place, and employment, … Continue reading
Bar Charley public meeting 1/15/14
Commissioner Mike Feldstein and I, along with community members involved, have organized an open community meeting to discuss the Bar Charley application for extended hours. The idea is to have a more full discussion than is possible at an ANC meeting, where — because of so many regulatory applications to review — there is often … Continue reading
Bar Charley comments received by email
Stakeholders have asked about the comments I received regarding Bar Charley’s request for extended hours. To help synthesize and order them, I put together a short document with excerpts from each comment I received and where the resident lives in proximity to Bar Charley. I split the comments out by pro/con (or compromise), as well … Continue reading
Bar Charley application for extension of interior hours
The new Bar Charley at 1825 18th Street NW (at the former site of Cajun Experience and Inti Peruvian Restaurant) has applied for a “substantial change” to extend the allowable interior hours for its existing liquor license from 11pm/12am (current) to 2am/3am (proposed). Below is a Q & A to help understand the application and … Continue reading
