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The restaurant is developing a reputation as a “power lunch” spot for Washingtonians.

Restaurant veteran Hakan Ilhan opens his fifth D.C. establishment, and it’s a beauty.

Developer EastBanc has filed a one-year extension of its approved planned unit development to build a five-story, seven-unit building at 2715 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

She will begin the role in mid-April. Bilek has been at ULI Washington since 2013, including more than three years as executive director of the urban planning and land use nonprofit.

On Friday the Capitals returned to one of the most memorable spots from the summer of 2018 — the Washington Harbour Ice Rink in Georgetown — where T.J. Oshie hoisted the cup, Alexander Ovechkin did pushups in the water and the fans joined in the party with the players.

Alara is serving all-day menus of mezze and kebabs in the former Paolo’s space.

Alara, which refers to a water fairy in Turkish mythology, will specialize in cuisine form parts of the Mediterranean including Greece, Lebanon and Ilhan’s native Turkey.

Two Georgetown chefs and restaurants are participating.

This historic neighborhood is a draw for its beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets packed with plentiful shopping options. And now, a booming restaurant scene is a big reason to visit.