Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

PHOTO COURTESY THE TOMBS
The restaurant The Tombs is scheduled to reopen after a summer of being closed due to renovations.

The Tombs to Reopen After $2 Million Renovation

By Lisa Burgoa September 5, 2016

When The Tombs reopens after its three-month summer hiatus on Tuesday, returning patrons can expect to find the classic Georgetown locale largely unchanged, save for some fresh lacquer, new leather...

Tombs, 1789, F. Scott’s to Temporarily Close

By Emily Tu March 11, 2016

The Tombs Restaurant and Bar, 1789 Restaurant and F. Scott’s are closing from June 11 until Labor Day for renovations. All three restaurants are part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group, which is making...

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Tombs, 1789 and F. Scotts founder Richard McCooey with his wife Karen. McCooey lived most of his life in Georgetown.

McCooey, Tombs Founder, Dies at 83

By Mallika Sen August 26, 2014

In 1962, Richard H. McCooey (C ’52) established two properties on 36th Street, with the aim of giving back to his beloved university. His brainchildren — The Tombs, 1789, and later, F. Scott’s...

Fire Breaks Out Adjacent to Wisemiller’s

By Stephen Levy September 28, 2010

While many students and alumni watched the homecoming football game on Saturday afternoon, the bakery attached to F. Scott's at 1232 36th St. caught fire. D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services arrived...

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