U Street

YO!! Another Big 10 Year Anniversary to Announce – Service Bar on U Street – Celebrate with $10 Cocktails Today and Tomorrow!!

By Prince Of Petworth

928 U Street, NW

Yesterday we shared the news that Little Coco’s has turned 10 years old!! Turns out they’re not the only ones turning ten – arguable the VERY BEST cocktail bar in DC – Service Bar has turned 10 too! Celebrate with $10 cocktails from their past menus today and tomorrow (Wed. and Thurs.): (more…)

Holiday

And While We’re in the Holiday Spirit – Another October Last* Christmas Tree

By Prince Of Petworth

October finds will never not amaze me.

Thanks to Mary for sending from “outside the Langdon Park Pool.”

***Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your NOVEMBER tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!

Sponsored

DC Fresh Finds for October 21, 2026

By Marcus Correll

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

4420 Chesapeake St NW
4420 Chesapeake St NW

This AU Park detached home pairs a private deck with a garage and a big fenced yard: 4420 Chesapeake St NW

  • Updated 5BR detached home in AU Park

  • Large fenced yard and rear patio

  • Private upper-level deck

  • Detached one-car garage

  • Near Tenleytown Metro, Janney Elementary & Deal Middle School

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/5.5BA contemporary detached home, built in 2020 with 8,379 square feet, an elevator, a 53-foot saltwater pool and gardens backing to Battery Kemble Park in Kent—all for $11M.

  • “Welcome to this turnkey 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath semi-detached home nestled on a quiet street in the desirable Takoma neighborhood of Washington, DC. This beautifully maintained property offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm, thoughtful updates, and everyday convenience. Inside, you’ll discover inviting open living spaces, an updated kitchen, and a beautifully renovated upstairs bathroom.”

  • “Step inside [824 20th St NE] to discover refinished hardwood floors, a fully renovated bathroom, brand-new stainless-steel appliances, new windows, a brand-new HVAC system with new ductwork, and new light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, giving you peace of mind for years to come. The spacious kitchen features a convenient bump-out, creating additional dining or flex space while providing direct access to the fully fenced backyard—perfect for entertaining, gardening, or pets.”

  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “turnkey-ready two-level residence” that “combines townhouse-style living with a prime Brookland location and off-street parking,” and is “five blocks from Brookland-CUA Metro.”

Announcement

Trivia Night 10/27 – NYTimes Games Style!

By People's Book

In groups, we’ll be competing to the death (just kidding…I mean for fun prizes) with all kinds of NYTimes puzzles. Think you’re a wordle whiz? A connections connoisseur? A spelling bee bravado? Come prove it! Our trivia evening will be on Tuesday 10/27 at 6pm. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring a whole team! Your ticket to our trivia night includes a copy of the new book – Connections!

Go to Trivia Night 10/27 – NYTimes Games Style! Read more
Event

Blue Note Burlesque at Sid Gold’s Request Room

Event location

Sid Gold's Request Room

1262 5th Street NE

Washington, District Of Columbia 20002

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Start your weekend early with Blue Note Burlesque, a night of vintage tease and thrilling variety acts that'll leave you exclaiming "I can't believe I found this in an alley!"

Join Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey alum Jim Dandy, award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata, and guest artists Callie Pigeon, Scarlet Starlet, and Susie Dahl for a night of performances that are a little off-key in all the best ways.

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Attorney General

“Protecting DC Residents from Unauthorized Poll Monitoring and Voter Intimidation” – “Can federal officials send the military, National Guard, and/or federal law enforcement to monitor the polls? No.”

By Prince Of Petworth

photo by Victoria Pickering

From the Office of the Attorney General (OAG):

“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a know-your-rights advisory on poll monitoring and voter intimidation for District residents. DC and federal law protect the rights of District residents and all Americans to vote in a free and fair election without intimidation, coercion, or outside interference.

“Voting in DC is simple, secure, and reliable,” said Attorney General Schwalb.

“Anyone who experiences or witnesses interference with our local elections should report potential violations to our office and the DC Board of Elections.”

For guidance on your rights as a District of Columbia voter, read the FAQs provided below. (more…)

Zoo

My Goodness Meet the National Zoo’s Newly Named Red Panda Cub – Dolly!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Photo credit: Jess Kordell, Smithsonian

The best news, as always, from the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:

“Drum roll please! 🥁🥁🥁

Put your paws together for our newly named red panda cub! With flaming locks of auburn fur and a cuteness that extends beyond the hours of 9 to 5, this little firecracker officially has a name: Dolly! (more…)

Georgetown

Spicy Scoop: Spicewalla (small-batch, fresh spices shop) from the Chai Pani and Botiwalla Chef announces a November Opening Date!!

By Prince Of Petworth

1317 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From an email:

“Spicewalla, the chef-driven small-batch spice brand from Asheville, has announced today that it will open its Georgetown storefront on Friday, November 6th at 1317 Wisconsin Ave.

This announcement comes just one week after chef Meherwan Irani and the Chai Pani team opened Botiwalla in Tenleytown, just two miles north on Wisconsin Ave.

The brand’s second store will be a full-blown sensory experience and feature a wide array of Spicewalla’s individual spices, exclusive blends, gift-ready collections, and (more…)

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