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ew s letter Editorial President’s Message This has been a Consumer Regulator Affairs can assist us in Davies, our talented designer Heather productive month enforcing owners’ care of their properties. Woods and I attended the association’s for Burleith and the • Car break-ins are on the rise in Burleith, luncheon and accepted the award on Burleith Citizens according to police Lt. John Hedgecock. behalf of our community. Many thanks to Association. The Many residents are leaving their computers, Pat and Heather for an outstanding job! recent community GPS systems and iPods either openly The FCA is an organization that originally meeting was a visible in their cars or placed in the glove organized in 1921 to work with African- big hit with those compartment with the device holders still American communities in the District. It attending. The visible. Lt Hedgecock suggests that both the now includes more than 40 community speakers were excellent and informative. devices and the dashboard device holders associations from around the District. Many thanks to board member Kay Twomey be placed out of sight. Leaving a holder At the luncheon, I had the opportunity to for doing a terrific job of organizing this out can signal to thieves that an expensive speak with a representative from the District’s event and to all our speakers, Principal device might be hidden in the car. Office of Aging. Many wonderful programs Pullens of Ellington School, board members • Washington International School’s director are available to assist seniors. The BCA plans and participants for their support at the of business and operations William Preston to inform the community of these events in community meeting: and principal Melody Meade discussed the coming months. • Mayor Adrian Fenty spoke about the school WIS’ upcoming renovation, which will Burleith’s Halloween Tot Lot Party was system and his commitment to education. mainly take place on the Reservoir Road filled with little chicks, Sesame Street • Councilmember Jack Evans was upbeat side of the school. Morning and afternoon characters, ladybugs, lambs, dogs, cows and about the District’s financial outlook. (Many traffic flow problems have been addressed, assorted sweet little ones. Many thanks to thanks to Councilmember Evans and Mayor and it appears things are going well. Carrie Dunsmore, who has taken over the Fenty for keeping the Circulator running.) • ’s director of reins from Melanie Gisler. (Melanie is doing • ANC Commissioner Ed Solomon let the off-campus student life Anne Koester a super job as the ANC Executive Director.) community know about a new parking spoke about a community sustainability A big thank you to Marjorie Wolfe for her arrangement that Burleith residents may be program that GU is working on with continued generous support and sponsorship able to opt into. their students. A student recently visited of the event. As always, I hope you will feel free to • DDOT Director Gabe Klein provided with my spouse and me to discuss the contact the Burleith Citizens Association information on upcoming repairs and composting system we’ve established with issues that you cannot resolve through maintenance to our roads, sidewalks, in our yard, which converts kitchen normal channels, suggestions and comments. curbs and alleys. (See page 3 for more vegetable waste and collected leaves into We can be reached at [email protected] or information.) rich, black soil. A long-term plan might include a student community compost you can call me at 202-262-1261. • Tony Robinson from the Office of Public project. Rat-free, of course. I trust that many of you will attend the Fall Education Facilities Modernization spoke Community Cleanup! (See page 5 for more about OPEFM’s commitment to solve the • Georgetown University’s Ten-Year Campus info.) Through the very hard work of board Hardy noise problem. We expect work Plan is looming. Scheduled meetings will member Mark Gisler and GU’s Ray Danieli, to be completed on that issue by the end convene throughout this month. (Please our community is looking tidy – and we need of November. Tony also discussed the see page 7 for more information.) It is very your help to keep it that way. Ellington Field renovation, which has been important for you to become involved in approved. Details of the renovation will be this and let your opinion be known. Have a warm and loving Thanksgiving! See shared with the BCA and community as • The Burleith Bell has received the you around the neighborhood. they unfold in the coming months. “Outstanding Community Newsletter” Lenore Rubino • DCRA Director Linda Argo and I agreed award from the Federation of Civic 202.262.1261 to meet and discuss ways that the Dept of Associations. Our brilliant editor Pat [email protected]

Burleith Citizens Association Board of Directors Membership President Lenore Rubino 262-1261 Membership Jennifer Jarratt 270-0903 Vice President Walter Hillabrant 338-6519 Volunteer Coordinator Marjorie Wolfe 965-1699 Treasurer Candith Pallandre 390-9737 Newsletter Recording Secretary May Vaughan 333-1280 Editor Pat Davies 337-0991 Corresponding Secretary Jennifer Jarratt 270-0903 Editor Lenore Rubino 262-1261 Members at Large Editorial advisor Michael Farquhar 338-2921 ANC liaison & past president Ed Solomon 337-2030 Advertising Candith Pallandre 390-9737 Legal & Tax advisor Dwane Starlin 368-2737 Circulation Marjorie Wolfe 965-1699 Events Kay Twomey 337-5105 Design/layout Heather Woods heather_woods @comcast.net Neighborhood cleanup Mark Gisler 342-1922 Web site Newsletter Pat Davies 337-0991 Web master Jen Perry 338-1201 Write to board members and the BCA at: PO Box 32262, Calvert Street Station, 2336 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington DC 20007 | E-mail [email protected]

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Yes, from all appearances, it’s as if people THEDistrict BEST Department PART OF Of Transportation (Ddot) Report By Matthew Yabroudy are making the effort to scoop the poop MYOn September DAY 23 (a very hot day) Lenore agencyand tie has off become the bag,more but responsive then can’t and be SAVE THE DATE! ByRubino Brett and Walker I walked through Burleith resultsbothered oriented. to drop it in a can. As if that’s Georgetown University invites with Francisco Fimbres and Andrew Huff theWe hardwill continue part. I wonder to keep you if somebody updated you to President DeGioia’s from the Mayor’she best office. part ofWe my pointed day isout as there is a lot more progress to be made. is making it a special project to trash a number ofthe issues, morning as we walk had done with inthe I’d like to extend a special thank you to AnnualBurleith’s CommunityHousing Market our streets. That’s right—I’ve seen MONTH ADDRESS LIST PRICE/STATUS August. Thedogs. issues We which make have friends, been a sniff DDOT Director Klein, Francisco Fimbres, concern to Burleith residents include: Andrewthese Huff“goodie” and Mark bags Bjorge in the for parks, helping on the MayHoliday 06 R St. $3.45M Party active alleys, curbeverything repair, repainting in sight, crosswalks, and at the Burleith to get some results. SeptThursday, 06 S St. December$799,000 $760,00010th, sidewalks, on the bumper of a parked Mar 07 39th St. $825,000 $825,000 endreplacing of it all, signs, the treelittle replacement fellows rush and home The following issues were addressed 6:30 pm to 8 pm T car, and last night my wife and I found R St. $949,900 active a number of other issues. Since our by DDOT Director Klein at the BCA for breakfast while I follow along holding April 07Riggs T St. Library, $699,000 ,contract September 23 walk through, a temporary Communityone—big meeting: and orange, and filled—neatly a little blue bag of warm poop. GeorgetownT St. $639,000 University $640,000 asphalt curb was installed between S & T Threeresting way-stop on a neighbor’ssign at the intersection front lawn. Are S St. $695,000 contract StreetsThere’s on 39thnothing Street. quite Some like signs a poop have bag. of 38th and R Streets. BCA to put in an Entertainment by the Holy Trinity Choir you kidding me? So as a dog walker and T St. $699,000 contract Herealso beenwe are, replaced. perfectly Most civilized, notably, cultured,the application for a transportation audit and AllT St. are welcome!$699,000 contract city did install a concrete sidewalk at the DDOTa resident will investigate. of Burleith, I feel it is my duty 35th Pl $649,000 active and indeed, even superior human beings intersection of 37th Street and Whitehaven Speedto publicly bump policy repeat – while something this can my be mom 37th St $845,000 active (weParkway, live in but Burleith unfortunately after all), the and sidewalk we’re done DDOT recommends a study of the S St. $895,000 contract used to tell me. “If you want to be a jerk, shovingat this intersection our hands was into not thin enlarged. plastic The bags problem so DDOT can look at their “tool BurleithMay 07 S St. Citizens $835,000 Association contract District Department of Transportation box”do ofit somewheretraffic calming else.” measures. And leave Speed your T St. $799,000 contract to pick up warm morsels of excrement, 2010 Elected Board (DDOT) tells us they are going to enlarge bumps may not be the best solution. Source: Metropolitan Regional Information System dog out of it. Information is believed to be accurate, but should not be relied upon firstthe sidewalk thing in andthe thismorning. should happenFrankly in Sidewalks, curbs, street repaving, alley Votedwithout at verification. the Community Accuracy of information Meeting is not guaranteed.on 10/29/09 President: Lenore Rubino the upcoming weeks. We will keep you replacements are part of a long-term speaking, holding a bag of fresh “goods,” LenoreVice-President: Rubino Walter Hillabrandt I posted.feel lucky. It certainly beats those days planning process and DDOT will meet with Realtor, Treasurer:Coldwell Banker Candith Residential Palandre Brokerage Also, since September 23, DDOT has the BCA to go over these items. Secretary: May Vaughan whenacknowledged I’m four blocksour requests from tohome repair and the Alley curb cuts – repairs to many of Members-at-large realizealley behind I forgot the to even bring side anything of the 1700 with Burleith’s alleys’ entrances are scheduled Pat Davies – Newsletter me.block I ofscan 37th the Street, gutters, which looking will help for an for Spring 2010. MarkLenore Gisler – Legal/Clean Ups prevent the formation of large pools Remember to dial 311 or visit the Jennifer Jarratt – Membership empty Starbucks cup, or maybe a fellow of water and further erosion. Work has dc.gov website to report issues. If you do GerriRubino Solomon - Internet dogbegun walker and is to still help in progress.me out. IfThe it’s District a good not receive satisfaction please get in touch Ed Solomon - ANC Issues RealKay Twomey estate - Eventsservices has also followed up with our requests with the BCA at [email protected] or call day, I’ll be in front of one of those homes Matthew202-262-1261 Yabroudy - Infrastructure inhabitedand has installed by students concrete who sections subscribed and 202.262.1261. replanted trees on T Street that had Your Burleith expert topreviously the Wall beenStreet damaged Journal during last fall a stormbut LenoreRubino.com haven’tin the summer. picked it up since then. I figure theyThe won’t District mind has if providedI steal the us November with a list of trees that will be planted throughout 23 edition from their front lawn—in Burleith in the beginning of 2010. Real Excellence orderIn tothe “take past couplecare of of business.” months you more in Real EstateEstate thanAnd likely you noticed can’t talkthe work about and poop repaving bags —and your neighbor! of 35th Street, from S Street to just past withoutReservoir mentioning Rd. Many thanks poop to bag DDOT politics. for Themaking issue the of road disposal smooth is aonce particularly again. hot While we still have many issues to button. Especially for those folks at the CoLdweLL BankeR ResidentiaL BRokeRage follow up on, we have found under the 2828 Pennsylvania ave. nw, washington d.C. 202-333-6100 ends of the alleys or bordering the parks, direction of Director Gabe Klein the with trash cans conveniently placed for alien dog walkers. I feel for these people. They don’t even have dogs, but on a hot ROCKLANDS summer day, their cans are steamy and Barbeque and Grilling Company pungent cauldrons, through no fault of their own. As tasLetted at the But to me, nothing is more of a hot BURROCKLANDSLEITH PICNIC button—or more confusing, frankly— cater your next holiday party! than the mysterious bags of poop I Eat Your Barbeque! occasionally see on the ground. www.rocklands.com  www.burleith.org The Burleith Bell 3 Activities November 2009 sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

National Cathedral Behind-the- Georgetown University Campus Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; This Plan Community Meeting 6:30 pm specialty tour takes you up close to – 9 pm; Georgetown Visitation Heritage stained glass windows, gargoyles, and Room, 2nd Floor, 1524 35th Street NW areas of the Cathedral not included on National Cathedral Behind-the- the Highlights Tour. Tickets: $10.00 per Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see person; no reservation required. Tel: 537- Nov. 2 for more details. 6200 or www.nationalcathedral.org. Course: Couplehood as a Spiritual Path; Tickets: $40 per couple. Tel: 537-6200 or www.nationalcathedral.org

Georgetown University President National Cathedral Sunday Forum: 1National Cathedral Behind-the-2DeGioia’s Annual Community Faith and Politics: The Domestic 3 4 Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see Holiday Party; 6:30 pm to 8 pm; Agenda 10:10 am. Join Dean Sam Lloyd Nov. 2 for more details. and White House Domestic Policy Riggs Library, Healy Hall, Georgetown Advisor Melody Barnes; Tel: 537-6200 or University; All are welcome! www.nationalcathedral.org Student recital 3:00 pm; Variety Show Marine Corps Service 4:00 pm; 7:30pm; Ellington Theatre. Tickets priced Annual service celebrating the birthday $5-$25 . Box office Tel: 337-4825 or www. of the U.S. Marine Corps; www. ellingtonschool,org. nationalcathedral.org Behind-the-Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see Nov. 2 for more details.

National Cathedral Sunday Forum: Georgetown University Campus9 National Cathedral10 Behind-the- 11 8Plan Community Meeting 6:30 pm – Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see Perpetual Threat 10:10 am 9 pm; (1789 Block) Nov. 2 for more details. Georgetown University Campus Join Dean Sam Lloyd and Dr. Georgetown Visitation Heritage Room, Plan Community Meeting Anthony Fauci. Tel: 537-6200 or www. 2nd Floor, 1524 35th Street NW 6:30 pm – 9 pm; (Draft Full Plan nationalcathedral.org National Cathedral Behind-the- Review) Georgetown Visitation The Community of Reconciliation Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see Heritage Room, 2nd Floor, 1524 35th Street NW Celebration Weekend; see Nov.13 for Nov. 2 for more details. more details.

National Cathedral15 Sunday Forum: National Cathedral16 Opening: National Cathedral17 18 A Time to Dance: Building Community Cathedral Creche Exhibition 10:00 am Cathedral Crossroads: Moving into 10:10 am. Tel: 537-6200 or www. The annual exhibition of nativity scenes Community 7:30 pm nationalcathedral.org from around the world opens This year’s Join dance choreographer, Liz Lerman exhibition is entitled “Silent Night, and members of her company as they Holy Night.”. Tel: 537-6200 or www. lead a workshop exploring the links nationalcathedral.org between movement, spirituality, and the Behind-the-Scenes Tour creation of community. Tel: 537-6200 or 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see Nov. 2 for more www.nationalcathedral.org. details.

National Cathedral Sunday Forum: National Cathedral Behind-the- Exploring Healing22 Spaces: The Science 23 24 Stoddert25 Elementary Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see of Place and Wellbeing 10:10 am Dr. Nov. 2 for more details. School Open House Sternberg’s discusses new book Healing Spaces. A book-signing follows the November 19 - 9:30 to 11:30 am Sunday Forum discussion. Tel: 537-6200 4001 Calvert Street NW or www.nationalcathedral.org For parents of children entering Advent Lessons and Carols 4:00 pm; Pre-K through Grade 5 in the Fall Tel: 537-6200 or www.nationalcathedral. of 2010. For more information see org www.stoddert.org

Georgetown Public Library Georgetown Senior Center IONA Senior Center Join Burleith29 Online community 330730 M Street NW (formerly St. John’s 31Episcopal Church 4125 Albemarle St., NW, Join our online community group: Staples) 3240 O Street NW 895-9448 | www.iona.org http://groups.yahoo.com/group/burleith/join. Once Library services for all ages, Join fellow seniors for exercise For information about adult day you are a member, you can simply send an email plus 20 public PCs and free WiFi classes (11:30 am), lunch (12:15 care, care management and to the group at [email protected]. Or you internet access. M, W, F, Sat.: pm), and educational programs counseling, classes, meals, can join by visiting the Burleith Community web 9:30 am-5:30 pm; Tues,, Thurs.: (1:00 pm) on Mon, Wed., and Fri. support groups, volunteering, site at: http://www.burleith.org Click on “Join the 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Sun. 1:00 pm Pick up by van. For details and or to request a copy of the -5:00 pm. Burleith Online Community” link on the homepage. membership info, contact Virginia newsletter and activities For more information: 338-1201 Luce Allen, 202 338-2219, or schedule (also downloadable), [email protected]. call 202 895-9448. Burleith November is American Diabetes Month® —a time to shine a spotlight on a serious disease that leads to potentially Activities life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney Citizens disease, blindness, and amputation. Go to www.diabetes.org/community- Association events/programs/american-diabetes-month for more information

Thursday Friday Saturday Thanks to Ellen Clifford BCA Community Clean-up 9am ([email protected]) Ellington Field 38th & R Streets for providing calendar events Appraisal Day with Weschler’s Meet the Cheesemaker 5 pm - 7 pm. 7:00 am to 12:00 pm; $10 per item Some events have a fee ($) and/ Free; Whole Foods, 2323 Wisconsin Ave limited to two items. Reservations and or require reservations. Please call Tel: 333-5393 pre-payment recommended as space ahead. Check the organizations’ Web National Cathedral Behind-the- is limited. Rsvp@DumbartonHouse. sites for additional events. Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm org or Tel: 337-2288 see Nov. 2 for more details. Chakra Readings 11 am to 3 pm Important Phone Numbers Free Dr. JudithWhole Foods, 2323 Wisconsin Ave Tel: 333-5393 and Websites for City Services Georgetown University Campus Metropolitan Police Plan Community Meeting5 National Cathedral Community6 National Cathedral Community7 6:30 pm – 9 pm; (Transportation) of Reconciliation Celebration of Reconciliation Celebration Department Washington, DC Weekend; see Nov.13 for more Georgetown Visitation Heritage Room, Weekend; tickets prices vary, check To report unkept lawns, yards, 2nd Floor, 1524 35th Street NW for full schedule information at 537-6200 details. A Vegan Thanksgiving Feast 7 pm or http://www.nationalcathedral.org/ properties call Department of FreeWhole Foods, 2323 Wisconsin Ave worship/cor_celebrations.html Consumer and Regulatory Affairs Tel: 333-5393 National Cathedral Behind-the- (DCRA) at 202 442-9557 National Cathedral Behind-the- Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see Sex Offender Registry: http:// Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see Nov. 2 for more details. Nov. 2 for more details. mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/ view,a,1241,q,540704.asp Theater Performance 7:30 pm Ellington Theatre. 12Tickets priced $5- 13 14 Watch Your Car Program: http:// $25 . Box office Tel: 337-4825 or www. Theater Performance 7:30 pm mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view,a,1242 ellingtonschool,org. Ellington Theatre. Tickets priced $5- Walkathon for Friendship Place ,q,547151,mpdcNav_GID,1541.asp Georgetown University Campus $25 . Box office Tel: 337-4825 or www. 10:30 am Help fight homeless in Plan Community Meeting 6:30 pm – DC. Register to Walk in the Help Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit: 9 pm;(Draft Full Plan Review) ellingtonschool,org. http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/view National Cathedral Behind-the- the Homeless Walkathon on the see Nov. 12 for location National Mall; register online at www. ,a,1232,q,540949,mpdcnav_gid,1523, Dumbarton at Dusk: Curator’s Scenes Tour 10:30 am, 1:30 pm; see helpthehomelessdc.org Tours 5:30 pm OR 7:00 pm; $5.00 per Nov. 2 for more details. mpdcnav,%7c31417%7c.asp person. Students free with ID; rsvp@ Latino Liaison Unit: 673-4445 DumbartonHouse.org, or Tel: 337-2288 http://mpdc.dc.gov/mpdc/cwp/ view,a,1232,q,540963.asp National Cathedral Thanksgiving Day19 Holy Eucharist 20 21A School Visit from 10:00 am; Join us for the annual McGruff the Crime Dog: 727-8809 Thanksgiving Day service, webcast live Criminal Records/Police Clearance: 727-4245 Operation TIPP (Terrorist Incident Prevention Program): TERRORIST TIP LINE – 1 877 YOU WATCH (877 968 9282) http://mpdc.dc.gov/ mpdc/cwp/view,a,1238,q,555173,mpd 26 27 28cNav_GID,1578,mpdcNav,|32355|.asp A l l M o n t h GUN TIP LINE- 1 800 GUN – TIPS (800-486-8477) events of interest: issues while exploring human values Every Wednesday: Complimentary under totalitarian regimes. Turkish wine tasting at Café Divan from CRIME SOLVERS – 1 800-673-2777 – Lectures (PICK DC, VA OR MD) and Musical Events held throughout Every Wednesday: lululemon 5 pm to 7 pm 1834 Wisconsin Ave NW, Tel: the month, many free and open to the athletic Pre-natal yoga class, 202 338-1747 Child Support Enforcement: public. For more information, check 6:30 pm-7:30 pm at 3265 M St NW Every Saturday: College football (202) 442-9900 http://csed.dc.gov/ their website at http://www.doaks.org/ 333-1738, free games on the big screen at Kitchen 2402, csed/site/default.asp public_events/ or call the Director’s 2404 Wisconsin Ave. NW Tel: 202 333-3877 office at 339-6410 DC’s Legal Brief: Gun Ban: Restaurant happenings: http://www.nbc4.com/ The Kreeger Museum Kentridge Market happenings: and Kudryashov: Against the Grain Every Monday: 25 cent chicken wings download/2008/0104/14980193.pdf October 3 through December 30; works at Kitchen 2402, 2404 Wisconsin Ave. Every Tuesday: Indoor Farmer’s Councilmember by South African artist, William Kentridge NW, 202 333-3877 Market, 4 pm to7 pm at Whole Foods Jack Evans (Ward 2) and Russian artist, Oleg Kudryashov. As Every Tuesday: Complimentary wine 2323 Wisconsin Ave 333-5393; Buy direct 1350 NW #106 two of the most significant printmakers tasting at Bisto Lepic from 6 pm to 8 pm, from local farmers and artisans! Washington, DC 20004 in the world today, both artists use bold 1736 Wisconsin Ave., NW Tel: 202 333-0111 Every Sunday: Georgetown Flea technical elements to express forceful 724.8058; fax 724.8023 Every Wednesday: ½ Price Burgers Market 9 am to 5 pm at Rose Hardy imagery that comments directly and [email protected] indirectly on important contemporary at Kitchen 2402, 2404 Wisconsin Ave. School lot, between 34th and 35th at NW Tel: 202 333-3877 Wisconsin Ave. jackevans.org Our community RESTAURANT REVIEW: Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca By Corinna Lothar Risotto is slightly crunchy, as it should be, and Bibiana, Washington’s newest Italian bistro features taleggio cheese and green apples, a located downtown at the corner of 12th and perfect combination. H Streets, is fun. The menu is full of delicious, Main courses are limited to four fish and unusual dishes served either as small plates four meat courses. The most expensive dish or main courses. The surroundings are trendy ($29) is grilled strip loin of beef, served with a with huge murals of Italian landmarks and large piece of grilled radicchio and a delicious blow-ups of zoom-zoom Italians on Vespas over green sauce that tastes of a mix of basil pesto the bar which separates the two dining areas. and Argentine chimichurri sauce. The beef has Start a meal by sharing some of the plenty of flavor, but is on the tough side. Sea Burleith’s Housing Market excellent piatti piccoli, the small plates, many bass is roasted whole; skate wing is served in Month Address List Price/Status Jan 09 37th St. $665,000 $665,000 of them deep-fried, but without a trace of brown butter; Louisiana prawns are grilled. Feb 09 no activity grease: rice fritters are round balls of creamy Portions are small so there’s room for one Mar 09 no activity rice with parmigiano cheese encased in a of Bibana’s terrific desserts. Luscious panna Apr 09 S St $849K $6,050-rented T St $869K $835K crunchy shell; squash blossoms are hot and cotta is paired with a sauce of peaches and May 09 R St $2.650M withdrawn airy; baby artichokes are quartered, topped what the menu calls “Tuscan soil;” the “soil” 37th St $849K active with fried parsley and irresistibly delicious. is made of cookie crumbs. Cheesecake is T St $785K $750K T St $825K $815K Black figs are stuffed with ricotta salata creamy, rich and wonderful. June 09 T St $825K $764K cheese, sprinkled with sliced almonds and Bibiana has a good, primarily Italian, wine 37th $799K $780K 38th $825K $799K complemented with a splash of reduced list with ample choices by the glass. Service R St $975K $935K balsamic vinegar. is attentive and well informed. Management S St $849K $830K The antipasti are a mix of salads, meat, cares about the well being of guests. July 09 no activity Aug 09 no activity fish and an unusual pizza with an egg in RESTAURANT: Bibiana Osteria-Enoteca, 1100 Sept 09 37th St $945K contract the middle. Tripe, rarely seen on American New York Ave.,NW, 202/216-9550. S St $834.5K withdrawn menus, is braised in tomato sauce with R St $829.9K active HOURS: Lunch Monday to Friday 11:30 a.m. to R St $2.495M active parmigiano. Vitello tonnato consists of tiny 2:30 p.m.; dinner Monday to Thursday 5:30 to Oct 09 39th St $899K active rounds of pink veal sirloin with a tuna sauce 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. 37th St $649.9K contract on the side. 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