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 Faces of the Front: Chef Leo Garcia with Scarlet Oak |
 
Scarlet Oak, one of the newest restaurants in the Capitol Riverfront from the owners of Southern Hospitality restaurant in Adams Morgan, opened in August of this year and has been enjoyed by residents, employees, and visitors alike.
The menu at Scarlet Oak includes rotating craft beers, specialty cocktails, an extensive wine list, and most importantly creative dishes from Chef Leo Garcia. Formerly a chef at DC favorites Red Hen and Proof, Chef Garcia is now crafting cuisine at a Capitol Riverfront favorite! Chef Garcia recently gave us his perspective on his new neighborhood and a sneak peek at Scarlet Oak's fall menu.
How would you describe the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood to friends/visitors?
I've been living in DC for 17 years now and I never thought I would be leading a kitchen in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood! It's really exciting to see what is here in the neighborhood already, and I can't wait to see what else is in store.
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| District Winery to Open in the Capitol Riverfront |
Forest City Washington has recently announced that Brooklyn Winery, the popular urban winery based in New York City, has signed a lease for exclusive use of a new building to be developed at the north edge of Yards Park at the corner of Water and Fourth Streets, SE in the Capitol Riverfront.
District Winery will be the first urban winery within the District of Columbia and will feature the most popular components of its sister winery in Brooklyn, including a full-service restaurant and wine tasting area, a private events space with an open-air terrace, and an impressive collection of wines, crafted and aged onsite. District Winery will occupy 16,000 SF as the sole tenant of a new pavilion building designed with a striking façade of alternating wood and glass to complement both the Lumber Shed and the surrounding Yards Park.
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| Your Capitol Riverfront Weekend Line-up: Parktoberfest, Pig Roast, & More! |
Here's what you have to look forward to this weekend in the Capitol Riverfront.
Thursday, September 24: Paddle along the Anacostia River at Anacostia Watershed Society's Paddle Night! Join AWS at the Ballpark Boathouse - Diamond Teague Park from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for free canoeing (RSVP required), and head to Ballpark Boathouse any day throughout the weekend for a canoe or kayak rental and fun on the river! Catch a Zumba workout in Yards Park with VIDA Fitness at 7:00 pm.
Friday, September 25: The Washington Nationals play the Philadelphia Phillies at 7:05 pm. Heading to the game? There's plenty of pregame and postgame fun at Capitol Riverfront bars and restaurants!
Saturday, September 26: Celebrate the fall season at Parktoberfest (free & open to the public) featuring Sam Adams beer, stein hoisting contests, food trucks, live music by local favorite Sly 45, and the 4th Annual Dachshund 500 SE, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Yards Park. Take your four-legged friend out to the ballgame at 4:05 pm to watch the Nationals take on the Phillies at Pups in the Park. Owner tickets, which include access to the Picnic Area Pup Zone, cost $26; and pup tickets cost $10, which will be donated to the Washington Humane Society.
Sunday, September 27: Osteria Morini will host its 2nd Annual Pig Roast from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the restaurant. Roast-goers can indulge in a smorgasbord of pork, watermelon, gelato, and craft beverages. The event will also feature live music from Delafield, outdoor games, and a silent auction. Ticket prices vary; kids 10 & under eat free. Nationals versus Phillies at 1:35 pm.
Monday, September 28: The Washington Nationals take on the Cincinnati Reds at 3:05 pm.
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| Ziaafat Grill & Restaurant Now Serving Indian-Pakistani Cuisine |
Ziaafat Grill & Restaurant, a new Indian-Pakistani eatery, is now open at 1102 8th Street, SE in the Capitol Riverfront.
Ziaafat is open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, serving dishes like chicken tikka, kabob, and naan. Customers can also enjoy daily specials.
Welcome to the Capitol Riverfront Ziaafat!
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| DC VegFest in Yards Park October 3rd |
The Vegetarian Society of DC and Compassion Over Killing will host the 2015 DC VegFest on Saturday, October 3rd at 1st and N Streets, SE from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.
This annual event, which is free and open to the public, will feature more than 130 vendors, a beer garden, live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations from renowned authors and celebrities, a kids' activity area, and more! The first 1,000 attendees receive a free tote bag full of samples and coupons. Since this is an outdoor event, leashed dogs are welcome and there will be a barking lot for pets to have shade and a drink.
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| Monument Realty Submits Plans to Develop 10 Van Street |
Monument Realty and its investment partner, New York-based Angelo, Gordon & Company, have filed plans with the Zoning Commission for a 163-unit residential project located at 10 Van Street, SE, one block north of Nationals Park in the Capitol Riverfront. The project is planned as a 13-story, 176,485 SF building that will feature a mix of one, two and three bedroom units, as well as a number of two bedroom townhomes.
10 Van Street, which is designed by Gensler, will include a rooftop pool and lounge, fitness center and a number of other high-end community amenities. Residents will have easy access to the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro Station one block away and will enjoy unobstructed views of the U.S. Capitol and monumental core, as well as views into Nationals Park on upper levels of the 130' tall building. 10 Van Street is the sister project to One M Street, the new 130,000 SF headquarters build-to-suit for the National Association of Broadcasters, which Monument announced this past April.
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| DC Department of Transportation to Host Capitol Riverfront Public Meetings |
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host two upcoming public meetings on the Virginia Avenue, SE Streetscape Restoration and DC Circulator Bus Service Improvements.
Virginia Avenue, SE Streetscape Restoration Review Meeting
DDOT, ANC 6B, and ANC 6D will host a public meeting on Monday, September 28th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at 200 Eye Street, SE (Photo identification required) to review proposed plans for the restoration of the Virginia Avenue, SE streetscape following the completion of the CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel project. CSX is reconstructing the 111-year-old railroad tunnel that lies under Virginia Avenue S.E. between 2nd Street and 11th Street. CSX will restore the street following completion of the project.
DC Circulator Bus Service Improvements Meeting
As part of the recommendations from the DC Circulator Transit Development Plan Update 2014, DDOT is looking at ways to improve Circulator service and performance. DDOT has completed some initial bus stop analysis as part of the planning process to enhance the route performance, and now is moving to seek input from Circulator bus riders on Wednesday, September 30th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Southeast Library, 403 7th Street SE. This meeting will help DDOT make a final recommendation that will then be brought back to the public for further comments. One of the strategies being considered for improvement is bus stop consolidation, which would improve on-time performance and reliability by combining bus stops that are very close together and reduce the average travel time for passengers.
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