3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Zach for sending: “Liquor license application up at Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park.”
The placard says: (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
Thanks to Brian Wee for sending this great closeup of our friend from the Mall.
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1115 East-West Hwy
Speaking of which, thanks to D. for sending:
“Liquor license application by Dacha Beer Garden in the old Denizens space in Silver Spring (East West Hwy).” (more…)
photo by grit and whatever
From Denizens (4550 Van Buren St. Riverdale Park, MD):
“Denizens Brewing Co., known for its approachable, high quality beers and warm hospitality is thrilled to announce the launch of its new food program with award-winning Chef Shannan Troncoso at the helm as Executive Chef. Chef Troncoso joins Denizens with more than 20 years in the restaurant industry and after a decade of operating her own critically acclaimed Washington, DC neighborhood restaurant, Brookland’s Finest. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The Takoma Rec Center kiddie pool was open today (Saturday)! It was a little too chilly to stay in for long, but fun nonetheless. Will probably be great when it’s 100º outside. (more…)
3215 Mount Pleasant St, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending the succinct final word, and photo above, about the covering of Heller’s Mural in Mount Pleasant.
I took a look over the weekend too, to see if it was possible for the mural to be repainted, as some have suggested: (more…)
411 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Brad for sending: “8th st Capitol Hill. Near E st”
Stay tuned for Taco Bell and whatever fresh hell Musk has in mind for us…
photo by angela n.
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From a press release:
“New Kitchens On The Block returns to Mess Hall on Saturday, April 26. The eleventh edition of long-running food festival offers a onetime-only opportunity to savor signature dishes and drinks from 8 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open. For two hours, guests have the unique chance to meet the talent behind these forthcoming hot spots, get the behind-the-scenes lowdown on their latest ventures, and take a few selfies with them.
NKOTB 11’s participants are: (more…)
701 Monroe Street, NE
It’s not a proper day in PoPville without some grocery store tea!!
Thanks to Ethan for sending: “Have heard from multiple places that the Trader Joe’s opening date is expected to be May 15.”
STAY TUNED.