Harriet the Hedgehog’s No-Good, Very Bad Day on H Street (#46)
Also in this edition you will find more good news, upcoming events, real estate, hiring, promotions, and a blog post on Providencia.
Harriet the Hedgehog, H Street’s most enthusiastic socialite and coffee connoisseur, woke up Monday morning full of optimism, ready to tackle the day. With her usual boundless energy, she bounced out the door and trotted down H Street toward her go-to weekend coffee spot, only to be met with the most chilling sight a caffeine-dependent hedgehog could imagine: a locked door.
“Oh no… it’s Tuesday morning - they are not open yet,” she whispered in horror.
She stared longingly at the darkened interior, her espresso dreams shattered. But Harriet is nothing if not resourceful! Determined to turn the day around, she decided to hop on the DC Streetcar and ride to see if Dolcezza is open yet.
Except she missed it.
She saw the streetcar in the distance, ears perking up with hope, and sprinted. “Wait! Wait for me!” she called, but the doors slid shut just as she arrived, leaving her panting on the sidewalk. With a dramatic sigh, she turned to cross H Street… and immediately tripped over the streetcar rails, sending her tote bag flying.
“Seriously?” she grumbled, brushing herself off.
Refusing to let minor (or major) inconveniences ruin her day, Harriet decided it was time for some self-care. A new hairstyle would surely boost her spirits! She strutted into a favorite salon, Aurora Salon, picked out a fabulous new look, and left feeling refreshed—only for the skies to open up in a torrential downpour five minutes later.
“No… NOT THE BLOWOUT,” Harriet wailed as her perfectly styled quills frizzed into an untamable puff.
Soaked but undeterred, she decided to pick up a dozen bagels at Bullfrog Bagels—because if all else fails, carbs will fix everything. Clutching her precious brown paper bag, she splashed through the puddles, dreaming of a warm, buttery snack.
And then, the inevitable happened.
A rogue gust of wind ripped the rain-soaked bag apart, sending all twelve bagels tumbling onto the wet sidewalk. Passersby gasped. A pigeon celebrated. Harriet simply closed her eyes and took a deep, long breath.
“Okay. That’s it. I’m going home.”
As she trudged back to her burrow, drenched, bagel-less, and slightly traumatized, Harriet reminded herself that some days, even the best-laid plans go completely off the rails—literally.
Happy April Fools’ Day, H Street! May your Tuesday be slightly better than Harriet’s.
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More Good News
Sushi Sato, an all you can eat sushi restaurant, plans to open at 1245 H Street toward the end of April.
In Washingtonian Problems, both The Haymaker and Copycat Co were named among the best dumplings in DC.
District Alley On H Street is celebrating their 1 year anniversary on March 29th.
Be patient - Open Crumb, a black owned scratch kitchen producing comfort food from West Africa is opening as soon as they can. In the meantime, catering is available.
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Atlas Performing Arts Center (atlasarts.org)
March 28 – April 6: Hexagon: “Splitting Our Sides”
April 3 - 27: Mosaic Theater: “cullud wattah”
April 23 6:00 pm: Atlas Gala (tickets)
Binge Bar
April 9th at 7 pm: Pitch a Friend. Showcase your awesome single friend in a 3-5 min slide presentation.
Lydia on H Street (lydiaonhdc.com)
Fridays: 7-8:30 pm: Mixology glasses with Chef Vic. Private classes also available.
Pie Shop (pieshopdc.com)
Thursday, March 27 at 8:30pm: Alaska’s Angels w/ Milo In The Doldrums, Gerf
Friday, March 28 at 8:00pm: Supreme Commander + Mortal Ground + Calloused + In Jest + Execute
Saturday, March 29 at 8:30pm: 504 Plan w/ Hi-Def, GORF
Sunday, March 30 at 8:00pm: Eraser Girl w/ Puppy Angst, Jem Wilde
Monday, March 31 at 8:00pm: Nanocluster (Immersion | SUSS)
Solid State Books (solidstatebooksdc.com)
Story Time is held every Thursday & Saturday at 10:30 am until 11:00 am. Thursday stories are for babies & toddlers, Saturday’s selections are for ages 2-6.
Wednesday, April 2 at 7 pm: Reading the City Book Club: “Portal” by John King
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FRESHFARM (freshfarm.org)
Shop at the FRESHFARM farmers market each week until March 31 and win great prizes. Visit the market information tent to have your Winter Warrior Card stamped every time you shop.
Granville Moore’s (granvillemoores.com)
Mussels Monday: Half price Mussels Every Monday from 5 pm
Sol Mexican Grill DC (solmexicangrilldc.com)
Taco Tuesday: $2.75 tacos all day!
SWEAT DC (sweatdc.com)
Free week of group fitness classes at SWEAT DC. Click link to redeem your free week pass.
The Little Grand (litttlegranddc.com)
Monday Funday Happy Hour and a Half (5 - 6:30 pm): Half Price Beer on Tap and Wine BTG. BOHOGO Buy One Get One Half Off Pizzas (dine in only). WINE’D DOWN Bottles of wine 20% off.
Wednesday Hump Day Happy Hour (5 - 6:30 pm): Half Price Beer on Tap and Wine BTG. Cheese and Pepperoni Slices at the Bar and out the Window.
The Haymaker Bar (thehaymakerbar.com)
Taco Tuesday: Shrimp tacos (2 for $12 or 3 for $17); Carnitas tacos (2 for $11 or 3 for $15). Specials from 5 - 10 pm.
Whiskey Wednesday: $2 off all whiskey ports, includes Manhattans and Old Fashions
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Dolcezza is looking for baristas, scoopers, customer service pros, jacks and jills of all trades, initiative-takers, coffee fanatics and food obsessives to join their team.
FRESHFARM is hiring Sunbucks Call Center Manager, Subbucks Call Center Associate, and Food Access Associate.
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If you’re searching for a bar that’s as creative as it is welcoming, look no further than Providencia. Tucked away on H Street, this small but vibrant spot stands out for its inspired fusion of El Salvadoran and Taiwanese flavors, brought to life in both its cocktails and cuisine. (read full article)
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