Annual Lower Ninth Street Open House Next Thursday

Next Thursday (June 16, 2011) from 6 to 8 PM, businesses on the 1100 through 1500 blocks of Ninth Street, NW, will open their doors and offer free samples of their food and beverages, and non-food businesses will offer refreshments, as they all celebrate the revitalization of the Shaw neighborhood's historic commercial corridors.

Pick up a free event passport at any participating business and collect six stamps from businesses in order to be entered in a drawing for prizes donated by the businesses.

A few highlights:

Don't miss newly opened Seasonal Pantry at 1314-1/2 Ninth Street, NW, where you can sample some of their deletectable local gourmet food items, including products available nowhere else.

Stop by Chatman's D'Vine Bakery and Cafe at 1239 Ninth Street, NW, for samples of their renowned sweet potato pie and award-winning cupcakes.

And visit outdoor garden center Old City Green at 902 N Street, NW, for some refreshing rosemary lemonade. The event takes place rain or shine. Sponsored by Shaw Main Streets.

For more information, call 202-265-SHAW or email shawmainstreetsinc@gmail.com.  Check out the event website here 

Shaw Main Streets Open House on Lower Ninth
Thursday, June 16, 2011
6 to 8 PM