Thanks to LA for sending: “Spotted at the corner of Calvert and Connecticut
First time I’ve seen one of these little critters!”
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625 H Street, NE
Thanks to Kevin for sending:
“Great news– sign is up for Taco Bell on H St across from the Whole Foods”
STAY TUNED for an opening date.
photo by Ruth
Thank to a reader for sending:
“a Total Wine and More coming to old Mazza Gallerie. pretty exciting.” (more…)
From DC Water:
“All DC Water customers in the impact area under the boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.
DC Water issued the boil water advisory on Tuesday, December 3, (more…)
1 M Street, SE
From a press release:
“Llamabar, a vibrant new café offering fresh, locally sourced, grass fed and organic delights, is thrilled to announce it’s opening this in the heart of DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood.
Llamabar is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where great food meets great connections. Visitors can look forward to a curated menu featuring mouthwatering sandwiches, crisp salads, energizing açaí bowls, refreshing smoothies, and rejuvenating cold-pressed juices, all crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients to nourish the body and delight the palate. They also offer what some are calling the “viral” wagyu chopped cheese sandwich that’s a must try. (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
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Dining Room photo by Scott Suchman
From a press release:
“Chef and owner Danny Lledó is set to open his much anticipated El Taller del Xiquet (2404 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202-913-4671) tomorrow. Located on the street-level of his renowned, Michelin-starred, AAA five-diamond destination, Xiquet, El Taller, or Xiquet’s Workshop, offers guests a chance to experience Lledó’s refined Spanish cooking in a sleek, convivial setting.
El Taller del Xiquet has 14 seats, offering a truly intimate dining experience. In this workshop space, Lledó is set to experiment with creative dishes that will evolve over time. Guests are invited to make selections from decadent dishes without the commitment of a prix fixe tasting menu. The restaurant’s inaugural menu offers a customizable culinary tour of coastal Spain showcasing the best of the region’s agri- and aquaculture. (more…)
Thanks to Craig (and everyone else) for sending this super sweet “1950 Plymouth”.
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Photo by Ted Eytan
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“Dear PoPville,
I am hoping you can help me find someone I met last/thanksgiving week at DCA and post the following in hopes she sees it:
To the gorgeous gal in pink I met at DCA last week:
We were both headed to DFW—me for a layover, you heading home—and I couldn’t help but strike up a conversation when I noticed your bold breakfast choice of a Bloody Mary. (more…)
“Milo, my elderly gentleman from Upper Columbia Heights, (and not-so-secretly loathing me for this getup) on his 20th birthday.”
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