MayorBowser & DDOT lauch DC Streetcar tomorrow @ 10; H Street celebrates w/specials running all day & passport promotion

Streetcar services kicks off tomorrow 10 am, H Street celebrates opening with passport promotion & specials

 

Streetcar service will launch tomorrow at 10 am.  Mayor Bowser, DDOT Director Dormsjo, Councilmember Allen and many more will be on hand to celebrate the opening and enjoy passenger service along H Street tomorrow at 10 am.  The kickoff event begins at 13th & H Street.  It's an exciting day and we're looking forward to celebrating all that the streetcar has brought to our community and the promise it holds for providing an important additional means of transit for our ever-growing community. 

 

In celebration of the grand opening of the Streetcar, H Street Main Street will host a H Street Passport Program starting this Saturday, Feb. 27 – March 17, 2016!

 

Participants who get their passport stamped at seven or more of the 20+ H Street establishments taking part can enter to win one of 14 awesome prizes. Businesses will also offer reduced-price merchandise, food and drinks during the contest.

 

Numerous other businesses, including the Argonaut, DC Harvest and Ocopa are hosting other specials tomorrow in celebration of the arrival of streetcar service. 

 

Here’s how it works!

 

1. Pick up a free H Street Passport at the DC Streetcar Launch Ceremony (Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10 a.m. at the corner of 13 and H) or one of the passport pick up locations listed below Saturday, Feb. 27 – Thursday, March 17.

2. Visit participating H Street stores, restaurants or other businesses Feb. 27 – March 17 and collect at least 7 stamps on your passport.

 

3. Drop off your finished passport at Ben’s Chili Bowl (1001 H Street NE) on or before Thursday, March 17 for a chance to win a brand new REI Bike or one of the 13 other prizes. Drawing will be held on Friday, March 18.

4. Please see below for a list of participating businesses and check out www.hstreet.org and our Facebook and Twitter accounts for daily updates. 

 

5. Use #HSTShopSmall! to help promote the event.

 

Prizes at March 18 Drawing

 

·      REI Bicycle

·      $100 DC Harvest Gift Card

·      $50 Khepra’s Raw Food Juice Bar Gift Card

·      2 - $50 Le Grenier Gift Cards

·      $50 Smith Commons Gift Card

·      $30 Biergarten Haus Gift Card

·      3 - $25 Manny and Olga’s Gift Cards

·      $20 7-11 Gift Card

·      Lunch or Dinner for Two at Ben’s Upstairs

·      Lunch or Dinner for Two at Ben’s Chili Bowl

·      The Escape Lounge on H Street - Escape the Classroom for a Family of 5 Valued at $125 (this game is for kids)!

 

Participating Businesses and Promotions

Offers are in place Feb. 27 – March 17 unless otherwise specified.

Offers only valid for those who either pick up (at specified locations) or have H Street Passports. 

 

Atlas Performing Arts Center – 1333 H St NE (Passport pick up location)

10% off tickets to INTERSECTIONS Festival 2016 (Feb. 26 – March 6)

 

Ben’s Chili Bowl / Ben’s Upstairs – 1001 H St NE (Passport pick up location)
10% off entire bill

 

Catwalk Boutique – 1404 H St NE (Passport pick up location)
30% off entire purchase

 

DC Harvest – 517 H St NE (Passport pick up location) 

20% off total bill

 

Euro Style – 1342 H St NE (Passport pick up location)

20% off entire purchase

 

H Street Country Club – 1335 H St NE (Passport pick up location)

Free mini golf passes with a passport

 

Khepra’s Raw Food Juice Bar – 402 H St NE (Passport pick up location)

10% off entire purchase

 

Manny and Olga's Pizza ­– 1409 H St NE (Passport pick up location)
20% off entire bill

MetroMutts – 508 H St NE (Passport pick up location)

25% off first two dog walking or cat sitting visits

10% off first week of regular recurring midday dog walks. (Expires April 30, 2016)

 

Smith Commons – 1245 H St NE (Passport pick up location)
10% off entire bill

 

7-11 – 957 H St NE
7-11 will give a coupon for a free Slurpee, Fountain or Coffee to customers who stop by to have their passport stamped.  

 

Biergarten Haus – 1355 H St NE

15% total bill (Not to be used in combination with any other specials) 

 

Escape Lounge on H Street – 1322B H St NE
20% off entire purchase

Flex Office Space – 1411 H St NE
One-month discount for the first time signing ups

Integrity of Self Movement Arts – 1361 H St NE
Register for 1 month of toddler or kids Movement Classes, get a 2nd month of classes FREE

 

Le Grenier – 502 H St NE

Complimentary glass of champagne 

NOMAD HOOKAH BAR – 1200 H St NE
10% off total bill

 

Ocopa Restaurant – 1324 H St NE

One large anticucho platter (skewers), two Peruvian sides and one Incajito cocktail for $25

Red Rocks – 1348 H St NE

20% off total bill

Christopher’s Grooming Lounge and Christopher’s Grooming Lounge for Her Hair Salon – 705 H St NE
$20 off entire service
Contact: Olivia Lang (773) 573-9098 or www.styleseat.com/1olivialang

Barber Shop – 705 H St NE
$10 off $35 Haircuts
$10 off $45 Haircuts and Shaves (combo)

$5 off $25 Shaves
Contact: (240) 432-9688 or www.StyleSeat.com/thebarber

Discounted dog walking and cat sitting via @MetroMutts (508 H St NE)

Did you know Metro Mutts (508 H St) not only provides food and toys for local pets, but also cares for and walks them?  They're now offering new deals for dog walking and cat sitting for new clients in the H Street area.  Details below. 

25% Off for New Dog Walking and Cat Sitting Clients! Use code "FIRST25"

We have been passionate about your Capitol Hill canines and kitties since 2010, and are up for Best of DC! To celebrate, we're offering 25% off of the first two scheduled visits for new Metro Mutts Pet Services clients. Simply type in the code "FIRST25" when making a reservation through our online scheduling system. New clients only. Please note, a consultation and billing method are required before we can confirm service. 

10% Off for First Week of Ongoing Dog Walks! Use code "NEW10"

And for new regular weekly walk clients... 10% off of your first week of regular midday walk service (3 days or more recurring days a week). Simply type in the code "NEW10" on your first week of regular walks. For new regular weekly clients only.

Winter Grill Out at Ocopa

This Saturday, February 20 Ocopa (1324 H St NE) will host a Winter Grill Out on H Street.  For $35 you'll enjoy unlimited anticuchos, Incajito cocktails (Chef Yuki Nakandakari's popular Chefs Behind Bars drink entry), and select sides.

Anticuchos are Peruvian-style grilled skewers.  There will be vegetarian and pescatarian options available as well as various meats.  Ocopa's patio is completely covered and heated, so winter weather (which is actually supposed to be very warm this weekend) will not be an issue. 

 

 

Saturday is #PiscoSourDay at Ocopa

Ocopa is celebrating ‪#‎PiscoSourDay‬ on Saturday, February 6th. In Peru, first Saturday of every February is the official Día del Pisco Sour (Pisco Sour Day).

Guests will be able to enjoy half-priced Pisco Sours ALL DAY, plus $25 Pisco Sour Pitchers and a $25 Pisco Flight!

 

Drinks include:

TRADITIONAL PISCO SOUR
La Caravedo / Pressed Lime / Hierba Luisa / Angostura Bitters / Egg White $6

LAVANDULA
Porton / Lavender / Elderflower Liqueur / Pressed Lime / Egg White $6.50

CHIEF’S
Porton / Aji Amarillo / Smoked Pineapple / Cointreau / Mezcal / Egg white $7

MATE
Porton / Smoked Honey / Yerba Mate / Bonal / Egg White $7

WEST INDIAN

Porton / Chicha Morada / Allspice Dram/ Egg White 6.50

They will also have Infusions/Macerados (house made La Caravedo Pisco infused with fruits and herbs for a full flavored cocktail). Flavors are grapefruit, watermelon pomegranate, kiwi, yerba mate, and mango.