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“Inside the Wardrobe” in Georgetown Park space on M Street. Courtesy Design Foundry.
INS & OUTS
BY ROBERT DEVANEY
IN: PREPPY CHIC FITZY’S
Clyde’s Restaurant Group and 1789 Restaurant have gone back to the future with the second reboot to replace the celebrated, longtime F. Scott’s, companion to the Tombs and 1789. “Fitzgerald’s will celebrate a return to classic Georgetown, elegance, embracing historic connections, while adding an elevated emphasis on food from criticallyacclaimed Executive Chef Kyoo Eom and a modern bar program led by General Manager and Beverage Director Brian Zipin — both also of nextdoor culinary sibling and awardwinning fine dining restaurant 1789,” Clyde’s announced last month.
“Featuring 2,500 square feet of space, Fitzgerald’s new design and aesthetic was led by designer Pam Farrell featuring rich deep shades of blue, preppy plaids, tweed and velvet pillows, candlelight, and warm cognac leather booths,” according to Clyde’s. “The space features a large bar with stools and seating for 12, a main dining room area with a variety of seating and tables for about 36. Both spaces are adorned with original artwork featuring a vintage sporty theme including football paintings and sports memorabilia. Fitzgerald’s also includes a second large dining space connected via a lower level decorated with modern colorful artwork by notable Nantucket artist, David Lazarus. Total seating at Fitzgerald’s is for around 70 guests.” It opened June 26.
Located at 1232 36th St. NW, the cocktailcentric Fitzgerald’s gets its name, as did F. Scott’s, which closed in 2016, from mid20th century novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, who was related to Francis Scott Key. In 1814, The “Star-Spangled Banner” author lived one block south of the future three restaurants, the brainchildren of original owner Richard McCooey.
IN: MASON’S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls finally rolled into the former Paul Bakery location at 1078 Wisconsin Ave. NW on July 1. It is the 12th spot for Mason’s, founded in 2014 by Dan Beck in Annapolis. Lobsters are caught and cooked in Maine. On the menu, the somewhat pricey rolls include shrimp or lobster along with lobster macaroni and cheese, lobster bisque and New England clam chowder. Mason’s other D.C. spot is in Dupont Circle; a third is set to open at the Western Market on Pennsylvania Avenue.
IN: ‘INSIDE THE WARDROBE’ POPS UP
“Inside the Wardrobe,” an experiential art installation that explores the concept of self-expression through fashion, opened a 20,000-square-foot space in the Georgetown Park retail space. The temporary show, according to its creator, Design Foundry, takes “visitors on a journey through more than 20 interactive experiences focused on the fun and tactile nature of engaging with your closet. At every turn, guests will be surrounded by style, in an endlessly Instagrammable fashion funhouse that will spark a conversation about the evolving nature of style and how we present ourselves to the world.”
The exhibit will run through Aug. 29 and is open at 3270 M St. NW, Thursday to Sunday (entrance on the lower level near the DMV). Tickets are on sale at insidethewardrobe.com.
IN: AERIE FOR ALL AGES
Aerie will soon open at 3235 M St. NW in the former Calvin Klein underwear place. Pittsburgh-based American Eagle sells lingerie and other fine apparel.
IN: TEA, AS IN GONG CHA BUBBLE
Gong Cha Bubble Tea & More is arriving at 3279 M St. NW, just as the shopping crowds have increased.
OUT: ANOTHER BANK
The M&T Bank branch at 1420 Wisconsin Ave. NW has closed. In 2012, M&T took over the space once occupied by the famed Commander Salamander, which made a brief resurrection in the film, “Wonder Woman 1984.”
