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Major Progress at Pub and the People hoping to Open in Bloomingdale in February
Smashburger Closes in Dupont
Grilled Oyster Company joining Barcelona Restaurant & Wine Bar, Raku and other retailers at Cathedral Commons
Rep. Andy Harris Not Welcome at Capitol Hill Bikes
Holy Cow this is really Happening! Colony Club, “coffee shop, bar and ping pong club”, coming to Georgia Ave
Black and Orange (fomerly Rogue States Burgers) closes in Dupont, 24 hour Surfside opening around the corner in January
Metrorail service suspended in both directions due to water main break
Dupont Underground Signs Lease With D.C. for Abandoned Trolley Station
“Starter Condos” on H St, NE start in the “mid $300,000’s”
McDonald’s Gets a Paint Job at 14th and U
Atlas Brew Works Offering Beer in Cans
Wake for the Burgundy and Gold at Lou’s City Bar this Saturday
Glover Park Hardware Closing Jan. 15th after 10 Years – Hopes to find new Location
The Barbies are Back in Full Christmas Gear
Epic Edgewood/Brookland News: ‘Dew Drop Inn’ Tavern from owners of Wonderland Coming to space above Chocolate City Brewery/Chocolate City closing at the end of the year
One Eight Distilling (D.C.’s First Vodka and Whiskey) Grand Opening Sat., Jan. 10th in Ivy City
“OFFICIAL: D.C. United will finally have a home of its own, right here in DC, at Buzzard Point.”
Scuttlebutt: The Heights Sold in Columbia Heights? The Counter Burger Coming? Ed. Note: Sale confirmed.
Heads Up – Do Not Drink/Use Water Advisory for Parts of Shaw/Logan/U Street
Update on Bistro coming to Woodridge – Nido Restaurant opening this Spring
Dolcezza (and other official retail) coming to CityCenter
Very Cool – “real-time customer information displays at four bus stops in preparation for a wider rollout next year”
Jose Andrés, “I have long respected Donald Trump for his business acumen and am proud to partner with him to create a truly remarkable, fine dining restaurant in the city”
More Jose Andres News – Beefsteak, “vegetable-focused fast casual restaurant”, opening in GW’s new new Engineering Hall in February
Shooting at Georgia and Quincy near the Petworth Metro at 12:50pm
Sad News for another Long Time Adams Morgan Restaurant – Meskerem For Sale
Phenomenal! Metro video spoofing the Matthew McConaughey Lincoln Ads
Recent Stories
1321 Linden Court, NE “A neighborhood bar full of culture. Coming soon by @babyjory_ @_mapache3 @erikbruneryang” Thanks to G. for sending a peek inside:
photo by DCbmyers You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have….
1201 Half Street, SE courtesy The Bullpen From a press release: “As Spring arrives in the District, The Bullpen, Washington DC’s award-winning outdoor venue is set to reopen with a…
Thanks to Melissa for sending from the the trees near the Natural History Museum. Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around…
Well-Paid Maids, the only certified living-wage cleaning company in the D.C. area, has always operated Monday to Friday. But last month, they asked customers: Would you prefer weekend cleanings? 33% responded “yes.”
That means Well-Paid Maids is now offering weekend cleanings! The goal is to make your life as easy as possible. If your weekday schedule is too hectic or you work from home, this is for you!
Appointments are available to book now with services starting Saturday, March 23. We suspect these time slots will be popular, so don’t wait to schedule!
Bethesda Film Fest
The 2024 Bethesda Film Fest will feature five short documentary films made by filmmakers from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Screenings will be held Friday April 5 and Saturday April 6 at Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema.
Romance Author & Reader Happy (Ever After) Hour
Enjoy drinks with fellow romance loverss.
Confirmed special guests include Andie J. Christopher, Susie Dumond, Laura Hankin, Timothy Janovsky, Thien-Kim Lam, Chip Pons and Sarah Wendell. We’ll have raffles for signed copies and other fun prizes.
The event will feature