WP: Checkpoints Unconstitutional

The Post reports on a court ruling that last year's police checkpoints violated the 4th Amendment. Full Text of Ruling Against Trinidad Neighborhood Police Checkpoints (pdf)

Rags 2 Riches

I hadn't previously seen the website, but here's a link (also now in the sidebar) for a newish vintage clothing store at 1404 H Street. Rags 2 Riches. They also sell some new (vintage style) items.

Farmers Market Tomorrow

Don't miss the producers only market located in the 600 block of H Street. you can get fruits, veggies, meats, breads, and much more directly from the farmers who grow, or produce, them.
9am-12pm every Saturday.

Thursday Bluegrass & Square Dancing @SOVA

Announcement-

Dear Friends, Family, Loved Ones,
Hill Staffers, Bicycle Coop Organizers,
Residents of SE DC, Lawyers, Geographers,
Heeldraggers, and all you other Lovers of Good Music,

Bring your high-stepping shoes to SOVA this Thursday for BLUEGRASS and SQUARE DANCING. As soon as we get enough folks in the bar, we'll turn loose a team of hard-working callers who will do their best to get you swingin' high and swingin' low, turning loose and on you go:

Now your right, now your own,
Meet your partner and promenade home.

Everybody circle eight 'til you all get straight,
Knock down Sal and pick up Kate...

The Extension Agents
July 9, 2009
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
SOVA (1359 H Street, NE DC)
www.sovadc.com

As always, bring instruments to join the fun.

NAPA 1015

Restaurant Lounge

Appetizers

Corn Chowder Soup … $6

French Onion Soup .. . $6

Spicy Asian Meatballs… $7

Slow Roasted Pork Spring Roll with Asian sauce ..$6

Mussels Steamed in a Spicy Garlic and White Wine Broth. . .$8

Pan Fried Curried Crab Wontons and Cilantro Dipping Sauce. . .$8

Spicy Asian Meatballs with brown sauce..$7

Arugula Salad with Ruby Red Grapefruit and Bosc Pears with Lemon Vinaigrette . . . $7

Fresh Baby Green Salad with Hearts of Palm and Mango with Red Wine Shallot Vinaigrette…$8

Roasted Beets with Fried Capers, Pickled Red Onion and Goat Cheese Mousse…$7

Iceberg Salad with Olive oil Poached Tomatoes, Apple wood Bacon and Blue Cheese. . .$6

Entrées

Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Roasted Cauliflower and Mire - poix Vegetables…$18

Grilled New York Strip with Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Natural Jus…$22

Apple wood Bacon wrapped Tilapia with Cheddar Grits and Braised Greens $16

Grilled Pork Tenderloin , buttery Linguini with Fresh English Peas and Aged Parmesan. . . $18

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Root Vegetables…$16

Roasted Herb Chicken Breast with Mushroom Risotto and Green Peppercorn Sauce…$16

House Made Gnocchi with Summer Vegetables and Brown Butter Sauce…$14

Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Creamy Leek and Potato Hash…$18

Grilled Filet of Beef with Natural Jus and Yukon Mashed Potatoes …$24

Crispy Eggplant Rollatini with herb Ricotta, Spinach and Garlicky Tomato Sauce.. . $15

Sides. . . $5

Mashed potatoes Cheddar grits Vegetables

Potato Hash Mushroom Risotto Roasted Cauliflower

Pre Theater Menu

(available from 5:00pm until 7:00pm)

1st

Soups: Corn … French Onion..

Pan Fried Wontons with Curried Crab filling and Cilantro Dipping Sauce..

Iceberg Salad with Olive oil Poached Tomatoes, Apple wood Bacon and Blue Cheese..

Fresh Garden Beets Roasted with Fried Capers, Pickled Red Onion and Goat Cheese Mousse…

2nd

Grilled Prime New York With Yukon Mashed Potatoes and Natural Jus…

Apple wood Bacon wrapped Tilapia with Cheddar Grits and Braised Greens..

Roasted Herb Chicken Breast with Mushroom Risotto and Green Peppercorn Sauce…

Crispy Eggplant Rollatini with herb Ricotta, Spinach and Garlicky Tomato Sauce..

3rd

Florentine with Fresh Berries and Crème Anglaise

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Strawberry Short cake

Tres Leches Cake

$30

News from the Country Club

Announcement:

1. Starting this week, H Street Country Club will start hosting family gatherings and kids birthdays from 11 am to 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday. We'll have food, games, and of course, mini golf for the kids. Kids/family parties can be reserved by writing to events@thehstreetcountryclub.com

2. We have started doing weekly specials at the H Street Country Club. We have discounted food, drinks and golf six days of the week. I thought everyone in the neighborhood would like to know. Check out the specials below or online www.hstreetcountryclub.com/specials

Sunday - Happy Gilmore Hour

* $5 Classic Margaritas & Sangria from 5 to 7 pm.
* $3 Dos Equis and $4 Golf from 5 to 7 pm.

Mondays - Sauza Night

* $5 Classic Margaritas from 5 to 7 pm.
* 1/2 Quesadillas & Nachos (downstairs) from 9 to 11 pm.

Tuesdays - Family Night

* Family night - bring the kids!
* $4 Golf with dinner purchase.
* $3 Dos Equis from 5 to 7 pm

Wednesdays

* FREE Chips & Salsa from 5 to 7 pm @ the bars.
* 1/2 price select bottles of wine with dinner purchase.

Thursdays - Preppy in Plaid

* $5 Pimm's Cup & Par Bars from 5 to 7 pm.
* $4 Golf if you're wearing plaid.

Fridays

* $3 Dos Equis from 5 to 7 pm.
* 10% Atlas Theater dinner discount with ticket for that day's performance.

Soccer Tonight

Hello everyone,

Here is the information for the weekly pick-up game tonight:

Field at 19th and Constitution NE
Note that there are two fields on either side of Constitution so check both
Tuesdays (weather permitting)
6:30 pm

I have heard people are still playing at Kingsman Field on Tuesday nights when it is available so it looks like you may have another option if you can't make it to the field above. I have no idea how regular the Kingsman Field games are so I can't guarantee people will necessarily be there.

Cheers,
Omar

Yard Sale & Party on G Street

Grim and Foul Smelling Problem on 5th

I received an email earlier today from a resident of the 800 block of 5th Street. The resident informed me that a gentleman in his 60s unfortunately passed away in one of the residences. It seems that his body may have lain undiscovered for a period before it was removed on Thursday. The problem now is that the smell has not gone away and can be detected several doors away. Residents of the block have contacted the Ward 6 Councilmember (whose staff are working on the issue), as well as several DC gov agencies. Thus far they have not been able to reach the surviving family members to see about getting necessary clean-up of the scene to abate the stench.

Summer Specials @Healthy Motions

New Client Discount through the end of the summer (8/31/09):

$10 off your first Treatment

Cannot be combined with other discounts or packages

Treatment Specials:

$5 off of your first Thai Massage or Thai Foot Reflexology Treatment

Try a Thai Massage (one hour) and Foot Reflexology (half hour or one hour) combination and receive $10 off of the first Treatment.

$5 off of Seated Massage treatments of 10 minutes or more at our studio.

On-site seated massage:

We have over 7 years experience providing excellent on-site seated massage at your location. We continue to offer the most reasonable rates and the best licensed massage therapists. This service provides much needed stress relief for your staff and clients, promotes well-being in the workplace, and is a great morale booster. Our clients include CSOSA, Covenant House, Gallaudet University, National Breast Cancer Coalition, and others.

E-Newsletter:

All are welcome to sign up to receive our e-newsletter at our website, www.healthymotions.com. Each newsletter will include a photo contest to win a Free Half Hour Massage Treatment.

Healthy Motions® Massage Therapy is a family owned and operated business located in the Lower Level of 702 K Street NE, serving the DC community for over seven years and counting.



Got Stress? Got Pain? We can help . . .



Healthy Motions® Massage Therapy

www.Healthymotions.com

Main/Kevin: 202-246-4738

Granetta: 202-276-0517

Spirits Tasting @Napa 1015

Napa is hosting a tasting with Leopolds Brothers Spirits this Wednesday, July 8th from 5:00-7:00PM. The tasting is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

Little Miss Whiskey's Opens

It isn't clear to me whether they are open now, or will be opening Friday. It is clear, however, that work is finally complete on the bar at 1104 H Street. Little Miss Whiskey's has some ownership in common with Jimmy Valentine's so that's sure to pique interests in certain circles. This opening is also the first step in extending the so called arts and entertainment portion (the "Atlas District") west.