Happy 4th Birthday to Bakeshop

Clarendon's non-chain bakery Bakeshop is getting ready to turn four years old this Saturday, February 15. Four years ago this month was the Snowpocalypse, but Bakeshop survived its first week during that snowstorm that shut everything down and still makes great deserts. Locally owned by Justin, this small cupcakery on Fillmore street competes against bigger chains up the street like Crumbs. Their menu includes fresh, light cupcakes that change daily, cakes, pies and homemade chipwiches. Drop by the store on Saturday to take advantage of their birthday themed samples and creations.

Snowstorm and Triva at Clarendon Grill

Last night, for those fortunate souls not trapped in their cars on the highway or at home without power, Clarendon's still open nightlife was availble to an adventurous few. Spider Kelly's stayed open, as well as the Clarendon Grill which hosted its weekly Wednesday night trivia contest and half price drinks. Thanks to Lindsay for the photos!

Snowpocalypse destroys Clarendon

At the risk of going off topic and writing about the same exact topic every single other local is talking about: The world as we know it was ended by the Snowpocalypse this morning.

The second snowstorm this winter has blanketed the region in at least 8 inches of powder. Thundersnow was reported Friday night.

Metro has closed all above ground stations, and long delays in the tunneled stations. Even walking to the Orange line stop on Clarendon and Highland is a hike, with the wind blowing snow completely horizontal.

Snowball fights are being organized via Twitter in Dupont Circle at 3pm, and someone is trying to set up one in Alexandria as well.

Whole Foods was open this morning with a light crowd, and Moby Dick's on Highland is reported to be staying open.

Laura Rubinchuk caught this photo of firemen rescuing a stuck mail truck, luckily for him the firehouse and post office at adjacent.

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