Thanks to Mara for sending above: “Water running at Malcolm x park!!!”
And thanks to Mitchell for sending below: (more…)
Dupont Circle
1807 18th Street, NW
Happy Anniversary!! So – How good are these Hot Italian sandwiches? (more…)
1319 Connecticut Ave, NW (rear view from 18th Street patio)
Thank you Madhatter: (more…)
Thanks to Aaron for sending from Dupont Circle.
Tom asks: “any wagers for how many hours, days the water will be flowing?”
2002 P Street, NW courtesy Amparo Fondita
From an email:
“Amparo Fondita, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Dupont Circle, is ditching the traditional lunch format and rolling out a weekday lunch burrito takeover by its sister concept El Gabacho. The April pop-up also serves as a preview of El Gabacho, Irabién’s forthcoming fast-casual concept, inspired by those formative stops in Villa Ahumada in the Chihuahua desert. It’s “simple, soulful food that honors tradition while meeting the moment,” according to Chef/Owner Christian Irabién.
The El Gabacho pop-up at Amparo, live through August 14th, (more…)
1333 19th Street, NW
Aloha Poke opened in the old Jamba Juice space outside the Dupont south metro back in 2019 in the middle of DC’s poke explosion.
Thanks to A. for sending yesterday (Wed.): (more…)
photo by Nina Palazzolo
From an email:
“ala is reopening its doors at their Dupont location today, Friday, March 20, starting with the dining room area. The upgrades include a 220 person capacity and bright, Mediterranean-inspired architecture. The patio and upstairs are soon to follow in time for guests to enjoy the warmer weather. The Levantine restaurant which opened in 2021 chose to invest in a renovation now to create a space to truly bring people together in the DC community. (more…)
1624 Q Street, NW “Enter through the 17th Street Alley behind Hank’s Oyster Bar”
“Tucked behind Hank’s Oyster Bar on 17th Street, Back Door Tacos is Dupont Circle’s best-kept secret. Step through the alley and discover a vibrant hideaway serving up tacos, ice-cold margs, and good vibes. (more…)
2155 P Street, NW
Not just La Merna coming to the old Duffy’s space on P Street in Dupont Circle!! Thanks to Jonathan for the heads up. Saints Way Sandwich Shop coming too: (more…)
“Holi Festival, India’s Festival of Colors, with colorful powder throwing, March 7 at Dupont Circle”
photo courtesy Dupont Circle BID
Saturday, March 7th:
“In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Dupont Circle BID will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. in Dupont Circle park. Festivities begin with upbeat Indian music spun by DJ Pandu, followed by Indian cultural dancing on stage by renowned dance troupes including Studio Dhoom. Free to dance!”
From an email:
“India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, known as the Festival of Colors, which welcomes the season of spring, will be celebrated on Saturday March 7 at Dupont Circle Park from noon until 4 p.m. (more…)