1813 Columbia Road, NW
From a press release:
“Renovations at the former Mintwood Place, located at 1813 Columbia Road, NW, in Adams Morgan are complete, heralding the arrival of Namak, a new upscale casual Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, from partners Saied Azali and John Cidre. Led by Chef Tolgahan Gulyiyen, the 90+-seat dining room is set to soft open on Tuesday, April 2 for dinner service Tuesdays through Saturdays. During the soft opening week, limited walk-ins will be accepted, and guests may begin to make reservations for the following week beginning on April 9. Read More
Thanks to Patrick for sending: “this barred owl peaking down from his cozy home in Rock Creek…”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
509 7th Street, NW
Earlier this month we broke the news that District Chophouse abruptly closed after 25 years. And now we know who’s taking over the space. The liquor license placard for Lagos DC says:
“The Establishment will be a restaurant serving West African cuisine and creative cocktails, beer, and wine. Total Occupancy Load is Read More
Well-Paid Maids, the only certified living-wage cleaning service in the DMV, has added a new service to its online booking menu: office and building cleanings.
Thanks to G. for sending. Insomnia Cookies will join a Van Leeuwen’s Ice Cream also coming soon to Union Station.
Stay tuned.
3910 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Anejo at 14th and Randolph now has a window doing breakfast tacos and burritos. I ordered the platanitos and bacon tacos and they were delicious. Read More
This week’s question is inspired by Ryan, who wrote:
“I knew Yellow was popular but not wait in a line 20 deep popular”
There’s always lines at La Tejena in Mount Pleasant – so that seems like a no brainer. Yellow worth it too? Un Je Ne Sais Quoi in Dupont often has a line and folks always come out smiling. Where else?
photo by angela n.
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From an email:
“We have an upcoming free yoga weekend event happening at Reunion 4/6-4/7:
Join Reunion Hot Yoga in Park View, DC for a free weekend of yoga Saturday April 6th- Sunday April 7th. All classes are free, Read More