Zoca – Modern Mexican Cuisine – is open. 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.Your host – Owner and Chef Danio Somoza – and Dante’, Yessi, and Ayanna.
ZOCA Mexican Restaurant Opened Today at 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
by Larry Janezich
Posted May 3, 2022
ZOCA opened today with no notice zero fanfare on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Owner Chef Danio Somoza promises carefully crafted dishes with the fresh ingredients and a creative twist to truly authentic Mexican cuisine.
Somoza owns not only another Zoca in Bethany Beach, but also Harvest Tide across from Eastern Market and another Harvest Tide in Lewes, Delaware.
Here’s a shot of Zoca’s spacious second floor.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm
Happy Hour 7 days a week from 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Bar Only))
Last Friday, CM Charles Allen held community office hours at Radici, across from Eastern Market. It’s an opportunity for residents to engage the CM directly with questions or concerns. Allen will hold community office hours on Friday, May 6, from 9-10:30 am in Hill East at The Pretzel Bakery, 257 15th Street, SE.
Multi-genre trumpeter Joe Brotherton performed at last Friday’s Live Jazz Friday Night at Eastern Market Metro Plaza. At last week’s meeting of the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, Chair Chuck Burger announced that a celebration of life for former EMCAC Chair Donna Scheeder will be held on June 14, at 5:30pm at the Hill Center. Burger also announced that the Committee is seeking candidates to replace two vacancies on the board, one to be appointed by CM Charles Allen and the other by Mayor Bowser.Last week, ANC6B Commissioner and current chair (and Planning and Zoning Committee chair) Corey Holman seized the occasion of CM Silverman’s April 28 Redistricting hearing to announce on Twitter that he will not seek re-election: “This hearing is another time to remind folks who live in the likely new 6B09, I will not be running again. If you live in the area below and have interest in running, I would love to discuss the joys (and pains) of being a commissioner and running for ANC.” Image credit: Corey HolmanHere’s the schedule for the rest of Hill Center’s ongoing free outdoor American Roots Concert Series. For more info and free tickets, go here: https://www.hillcenterdc.org/partner/american-roots-concert-series/Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano – through May 8 and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G Streets, NW. Last chance to see this exhibit and experience the power of glass produced by the Murano glass makers. 140 artworks, including glass vessels and paintings, watercolors and prints by American artists who went to Venice. For more information, go here: https://s.si.edu/37XN7Ud
The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted May 2, 2022
The Week Ahead….
Monday, May 2
ANC6C ABC Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Renewal Applications. The ABC Committee will hear community feedback regarding the following Restaurant and Hotel license renewal applications currently pending at ABRA.
Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Café Fili, 701 7th Street, NE
Shake Shack, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Whole Foods Market, 600 H Street, NE
Fare Well, 406 H Street, , NE
Streets Market, 51 M Street, NE
Uncle Kenny’s Smokehouse, 732 MARYLAND Avenue, NE
Nostra Cucina, 320 D Street, NE
Hotel George/Bis, 15 E Street, NW
Ethiopic, 401 H Street, NE
Pho Viet USA, 333 H Street, NE
The Monocle, 107 D Street, NE
Le Grenier, 502 H Street, NE
Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Avenue, NW
116 Club, 234 3rd Street, NE
Tuesday, May 3
ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
1208 D Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Special Exception to construct a second story accessory garage addition, to an existing, attached, two-story principal dwelling unit.
109 11 Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Special Exception to construct a second story, rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story, principal dwelling unit.
300 G Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application. Rear yard two story addition.
639 A Street SE. Historic Preservation Application. Two-story addition with cellar, new cellar under existing house, window wells, interior renovation, two-story carriage house to replace one-story garage.
135 Kentucky Avenue, SE. Historic Preservation Application. Two-story addition at rear of house, one-story addition on garage.
[LATE BREAKING] 139 D Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application. Special Exception to construct two, second story rear additions, to an existing, attached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit
[LATE BREAKING] 510 9th Street, SE. Historic Preservation Application. Partial third floor roof deck above existing house. New cellar windows and wells on front façade, front steps to be replaced.
Letter to encourage OP to continue to analyze potential for increased Alley and Accessory Building housing units.
Rezoning 1323 E Street, SE – Filing Letter to DCOZ.
Wednesday, May 4
ANC6B Transportation will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Notice of Intent (NOI) # 22-135-TSED D Street. 14th Street and Kentucky Avenue, SE. Intersection Improvements (DDOT presenter to be determined). Please find attached the Notice of Intent shared by DDOT also available at https://ddotwiki.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/NI/pages/2075623432/NOI-22-135-TESD The period of public comment closes on May 14th.
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ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
420 4th Street, NE. Zoning Adjustment Application for special-exception relief to construct a single-story garage with roof deck accessory to an existing attached two-story (with basement) flat.
227-239 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. Historic Preservation Application of Hillsdale College for concept approval for a fourth-floor rear addition to 227 Massachusetts Avenue, alterations and additions to the front façade of 227, and alterations to the plaza in front of 227-239 Massachusetts Avenue.
Matchbox Capitol Hill, 521 8TH Street, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License.
Kenneth H Nash Post 8 American Legion, 224 D ST Southeast. Class “C” Club License.
Beuchert’s Saloon, 623 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License.
Hunan Dynasty, 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Class “D” Restaurant License.
District Taco, 656 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Class “D” Restaurant License.
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Friends of Southeast Library will hold their May meeting at 5:30pm, at Southeast Library, lower lever.
Friday, May 6
CM Charles Allen holds community office hours from 9-10:30 am in Hill East at The Pretzel Bakery, 257 15th Street, SE.
Saturday, May 7
POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 14 Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks & Recreation host Cinco De Mayo Party on Eastern Market Metro Plaza with live music and Barracks Row food and drink specials at Barracks Row Main Street Restaurants.
Music featuring Caña y su Mariachi de Oro – and Latin Band Joe Falero. 11:00am – 5:00pm, rain or shine.
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