
Thanks to Craig for sharing the festivities at Ben’s Chili Bowl with us: “It was a great scene in front on Ben’s for the grand reopening.” (more…)

Thanks to Craig for sharing the festivities at Ben’s Chili Bowl with us: “It was a great scene in front on Ben’s for the grand reopening.” (more…)

618 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Here is the latest photo of our Mabel Lee mural, located at Chinatown Gardens, 618 H Street NW — in the heart of Chinatown. It will be finished in the coming weeks, and we are excited about this beautiful and stunning public art that will honor a Chinese American suffragist, who fought for a constitutional right that she was denied.
In 1912, (more…)

Update from MPD:
“MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD’s negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”
Thanks to Jennifer for sharing with us from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge:
“Person on top of the bridge between navy yard and anacostia – big police presence” (more…)
Show Mother’s Day love with a creative, fresh, flower arrangement from D.C. florist Volanni!
Michael Lanni, the artist behind these arrangements, puts intuitive care into each of his designs. As he likes to say, “This is our art, and flowers are the medium.”
Pick out the perfect Mother’s Day arrangement and place your order online. Volanni makes deliveries throughout the DMV. The deliveries can go out Friday, Saturday and Sunday (May 8th-10th).
Mother’s Day is approaching fast on May 10th and flower availability is limited, so get your order in!

1101 4th Street, SW
Thanks to Abel for sharing with us from SW:
“No opening date on the door but the recently shuttered 54 Noodles Bar in Southwest is now Saigon Kitchen.”
Ed. Note: Unclear if there is any relation to the old Saigon Kitchen once located in Glover Park. STAY TUNED!
Astro Jump of Metro DC now offers trackless train rentals for events across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland.
The trackless train is available for school events, festivals, corporate events, and private parties, and can operate on parking lots, roads, and other paved surfaces. The train includes four passenger cars that comfortably fit both children and adults, making it a versatile attraction for a wide range of event types.

Thanks to Michael for sending the latest sign up on the Logan Circle fence:
“Your Fee Dollars at Work
These improvements are
being completed using your
fee dollars.
Thank you for your
support!
Experience Your America”
Ed. Note: What’s a “fee dollar”? (more…)
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

3632 Georgia Avenue, NW previously home to Mr. Braxton, Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant, Walters AND of course the BLUE BANANA
Boom:
“KURO LISTENING BAR — GRAND OPENING Saturday, May 16 · Doors at 2PM
Dim lights. Premium sound. Good company.
Kuro is DC’s newest listening experience: (more…)

3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“We will be closed Friday, May 1st, in celebration of May Day. There is no world in which breakfast tacos are served week in and week out without the labor of our incredible team and tomorrow we celebrate them, the backbone of our restaurant and every restaurant worth their salt. Breakfast tacos will be back on Saturday bright and early como siempre. Tomorrow we’re taking a field trip then getting boozy brunch. Hasta el sábado entonces!!”
“Dear PoPville,
I love La Tejana for many reasons, this is one of them.” (more…)

“Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails
A New Orleans–inspired dining experience landing at the Capitol riverfront in DC. (more…)

photo by Rukasu1
From AlertDC:
“A Fireworks Show will occur near the Nationals Park tonight, May 1, immediately following tonight’s game. Expect loud noises, flashing lights.”
and (more…)

Thanks to Jackie for sending the beauty above from Brightwood Park.
And thanks to Jeff for sending the equally crispy specimen below from Petworth: (more…)
In a city where everyone seems to be moving at a hundred miles an hour, finding a moment of calm can feel like a luxury. At Luxie Spa, tucked into the heart of Capitol Hill, that luxury is intentional.
Luxie Spa has become one of D.C.’s most talked-about destinations for those who want more than a routine beauty appointment. Combining high-end technique with a personalized touch — creates an experience that feels both indulgent and deeply restorative.