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by Elise Bernard
meant to highlight neosoul performers. The Blend starts at 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays, and runs through November 27. Another new addition to The Elroy’s repertoire is Tuesday sushi nights. Every Tuesday evening, a guest chef will prepare sushi, as a DJ sets the musical mood. Hours may vary. The Elroy also offers its regular menu for your friends who don’t share your love of sushi. Popular ramen restaurant Toki Underground now does lunch.
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ooler temperatures may tempt you to stay inside this time of year, but it’s far more fun to brave the brisk weather, and enjoy all our neighborhood has to offer. With fire pits, warm soups, and high quality fall brews, the H Street NE Corridor is here to help you ease gracefully into winter.
Toki Underground Opens for Lunch Starting November 4
Toki Underground (2nd floor of 1234 H Street NE), a ramen restaurant with a cult following, recently announced that plans to launch lunch service beginning November 4th. You can grab lunch Monday through Saturday from 11:30 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Alas, it’s first come first serve, so reservations are out.
The Elroy Mixes it Up with Sushi Night & A Neo-Soul Music Showcase
Local bar The Elroy (1423 H Street NE, http://theelroy.com) is expanding its horizons. The popular spot hops back into the local music scene with the Blend, a weekly live music series 74 H hillrag.com
Argonaut Tavern Rolls Out New Menu & Adds Fresh Maine Seafood
Wednesdays. Both new items will be overnighted from Fisherman’s Catch in Damariscotta, Maine.
DDOT Announces a Delay for H Street Streetcars
The District Department delivered some bad news for those hoping to ride the H Street NE streetcar (http://www.dcstreetcar.com) this year. Delays, which they partly blamed on the federal government shutdown, will push the first streetcar passenger service back to early 2014. DDOT hopes to test the first streetcars along the 2.4 mile H Street-Benning Road NE line starting in December. The delay had been widely anticipated by many in the neighborhood who have closely followed the project’s progress. They are currently in the process of erecting the poles, and stringing the wires that will power the streetcar. In the coming weeks we can expect stepped up enforcement action against cars or delivery trucks that obstruct the streetcar tracks. DDOT also plans a public outreach campaign intended to remind pedestrians and cyclists of potential hazards associated with the streetcar.
The Argonaut (1433 H Street NE) recently introduced a new menu with some interesting soups perfect for the cooler weather. A crab soup with cream and sherry promises to chase away the chills. Cubano lovers can breathe a sigh of relief. Though the sandwich had disappeared from the menu, it’s back in all its deliciousness. Also noteworthy is the vegetarian butternut squash lasagna (perhaps a good main after a steaming bowl of vegan roasted tomato and garlic soup). Its polar opposite, a bacon wrapped meatloaf, competes with the buttermilk biscuits and gravy for best stick to your ribs comfort food. Are you a glutton for punishment? Order the gravy on top of your fries, or step up to a plate of mac and cheese balls with bleu cheese dipping sauce. Also, look for Maine Damariscotta River Oysters on Thursdays, and Maine Lobster on A pre-streetcar H Street NE during the recent H Street Festival.