Logan Circle


1401 R Street, NW via Papadopoulos Properties

BIG NEWS via email response to my query:

“Red Light is not closing. We are relocating!

After nearly two decades at the corner of 14th & R, Red Light has become a staple of the community.

Unfortunately, the realities of remaining in our current space no longer made sense for a small family owned restaurant/bar. Despite our commitment to the neighborhood and our efforts to find a sustainable path forward, it became clear that our future would be better served elsewhere.

The good news is that we’ve already found our new home on the corner of 14th & Florida. (more…)


driving dangerously

Check out the latest stats from DC City Administrator Kevin Donahue:

“🚨 Update on scofflaw vehicle enforcement:
🪝FY26 YTD: @DCDPW
has impounded 5,209 cars with total of $27M in unpaid citations
📌 Of those, 2,301 were “high value scofflaws” (more than $3k in unpaid fines) that owed $23.4M in unpaid tickets

Stay tuned.


Sponsored

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3422 Pennsylvania Ave SE
3422 Pennsylvania Ave SE

This renovated Penn Branch home has a designer kitchen and parking for six: 3422 Pennsylvania Ave SE

  • Fully renovated detached Colonial
  • Handcrafted Zellige Moroccan-tile kitchen
  • Rare front + backyard green space
  • 2-car garage, parking for six
  • New roof, Trex porch, Hardie siding

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/6FB/2HB new construction home in Spring Valley with a private elevator, a sun-filled marble chef’s kitchen, a screened-in porch, and a lower-level rec room with wet bar and game room—all for $6.3M.
  • “A 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Petworth featuring a covered front porch, a deep backyard with secure parking, a finished basement with front and rear exits, solar panels, central air conditioning, and an open kitchen designed for modern living and entertaining.”
  • “Charming end-unit historic row home ideally located just steps from Union Market and its vibrant mix of dining and entertainment, including Michelin-starred and Bib Gourmand destinations. Enjoy a 94 Walk Score with effortless access to the NoMa Metro, Trader Joe’s, and Whole Foods. This spacious home features two large bedrooms and two and a half baths, including a generously sized walk-in closet.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautifully renovated 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bathroom [Petworth] townhouse” with “extra-thick quartz countertops” and “the rare convenience of a detached garage parking space, a highly sought-after feature in the city.”

Capitol Hill


713 8th Street, SE previously home to Finn McCool’s/Molly Malone’s and, of course, Crazy Aunt Helen’s

“A World of Flavors,
One Plate at a Time!
Coming This Fall”

Thanks to G. for sending.

“Taki Taki transcends mere dining; it is the embodiment of legendary Indian hospitality fused with unparalleled culinary artistry. Here, we craft an exhilarating journey for the senses, showcasing the vibrant, freshest flavors of India’s diverse cuisine. Inspired by the profound cultural heritage of the subcontinent, (more…)


Silver Spring


courtesy Emma’s Torch

From a press release:

“Emma’s Torch, the nonprofit social enterprise that provides culinary training for refugees, asylees and survivors of human trafficking, empowering them to build culinary careers and achieve financial independence, will open its new 4,500-square-foot café and training center on June 12 in Silver Spring (1200 East-West Hwy.). The new café location – which will host a ribbon-cutting with officials and community members on June 11 at 10 am – allows Emma’s Torch to expand upon the training space and dining that drew fans to its Brookland location, which closed late last year to prepare for the move.

A new regional flagship, (more…)


coffee


photo by angela n.

From WMATA:

“Metro has executed a 10-year lease agreement with Dunkin’ to open at Metro’s headquarters building, expanding the list of eateries around L’Enfant Plaza and adding value to the Southwest D.C. neighborhood.

The coffee chain will be located on D Street SW between 6th and 7th streets SW, near the existing Potbelly and D.C. Housing Authority spaces. The shop is expected to open in late 2026 or early 2027. (more…)


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photo by Adam Fagen

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