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Georgetown Library Says Thank You for the Art May 17th
May 10, 2012The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library are having a special thank you to three Georgetown residents for their generous contributions to the newly renovated historic Georgetown Library on May 17, 2012 starting at 5:00 pm.
Following the elegant restoration of our landmark Library after the devastating fire three years ago, many Georgetowners have stepped forward to help. ANC Chairman and continuing member, Tom Birch, has donated a Sidney Lawrence Cityscape. The Lawrence work depicts the elegance and grace of the original plan of L’Enfant. On the far left you can see the spires of Georgetown University. As it hangs over the first floor fireplace, it illuminates the grandeur of our Library.
The library thanks Arthur Day for his joyful rendition of Georgetown streets. Mr. Day has been praised for his many colorful landscapes. He has a studio at the Jackson Art Center, just two blocks down R Street from the Library. He has presented this work as a donation to the Library, which is now hanging over a fireplace on the first floor.
For further information please contact Jean Bower: jeancbower@gmail.com or Joan Shorey jbshorey@comcast.net
The Georgetown Public Library is located at 3260 R Street.
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Neighborhood Friendly La Forchetta
April 30, 2012
(Photo by: Judith Beermann)
Enjoying pizza on the patio
Even without the celebrity buzz, La Forchetta is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Wesley Heights, that is. After well-publicized legal problems for the James Beard Award-winning chef, Roberto Donna is back. But this time, in the (open) kitchen only.
This is a decidedly family oriented eatery on New Mexico Avenue in the comfortable open space Sutton Place once occupied. Café style outside, and inside, bar seating around a huge oak-burning black-and-white tiled pizza oven.
(Photo by: Judith Beermann)
Prosciutto wrapped around gorgonzola stuffed dates
Focusing on home-made pastas, risottos and pizzas, the menu is as friendly as the modern tangerine décor with signature orange fork hanging on the wall.
It was packed Tuesday evening when The Georgetown Dish was there to check it out. A mix of couples with small children, neighbors rambling in, and a happy hour work crowd blended seamlessly.
(Photo by: Tricia Huntley)
Margherita pizza and pork sausage and chicken skewers
We started (and continued with) a Dolcetto from Pecchenino. With the prosciutto wrapped gorgonzola-stuffed dates (and a honey-balsamic drizzle), the wine held its own against the rich flavors.
(Photo by: Judith Beermann)
Gianfranco serving pillow pasta
The must-try pillow pasta we chose was filled with ricotta and spinach and mascarpone sauce. Next, pork sausages and chicken cubes on a skewer which we requested served along with our Margherita pizza. The tomato sauce, unusually smooth and subtle was reminiscent of Galileo's.
With coffee, the Hemishere Tiramisu arrived, and true to its name, in a luscious dome creation with hot chocolate on the side.
Buon Appetito!
La Forchetta is at 3201 New Mexico Avenue, NW. Tel: 202.244.2223
(Photo by: Judith Beermann)
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Georgetown's French Market April 27th & 28th
April 22, 2012
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Dale Wise entertains at the 2011 French Market
April in Paris comes to Georgetown Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
It's the annual Georgetown French Market in Book Hill (upper Wisconsin Avenue between P Street and Reservoir Road). Close to 40 boutiques, antique shops, restaurants and galleries offer savings. There's live music and entertainment for the whole family.
For details and participating merchants, read more here.
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