U Street

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

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!


Announcement

My grassroots community resilience group, SW Strong! like many many others is FED UP with the wanton death and destruction around the world. We say STOP the Forever Wars. Let’s all do more to Work for Peace. Support a peace organization of your choice. Push elected officials to step up for conflict resolution, diplomacy and PEACE.

We are asking people to take a moment and write a postcard with a message for Peace. Send to Postcards for World Peace c/o Ben Curran 355 I Street SW S-424 Washington DC 20024. Cards will be displayed in a giant Peace sign on World Peace Day September 21st, 2027.


Event

Get ready to show off your furry friend’s best Halloween costume—it’s going to be a howling good time!

Join us for our annual HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest 👻
Featuring local vendors and pet organizations! 


Attorney General

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

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

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…)