Easy as ABC
In the category of “News you may have missed last week,” Boylan Heights issued a “self-imposed” dry week after Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control concluded the restaurant had served underage patrons, according to media sources. ABC said the Corner burger joint could shut down for 30 days or pay a fine and shut down for a week. Owner J.R. Hadley chose the latter, hoping to turn lemons into lemonade.
During the dry week, Hadley planned to offer free soda in exchange for donations to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. But, come the end of the seven-day period, MADD issued a statement explaining it would not accept the money. The folks at Boylan still plan to make the donation, albeit anonymously. Stay tuned for updates.
Caribbean dreams
Coming soon to Emmet Street: Calypso, a Caribbean restaurant, bakery and —get this!—drive-thru coffee spot. The eatery, which is located next to Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers on 29N, is shooting for an early October opening.
