2153 P Street, NW

Uh oh… Google says “Temporarily closed” – a call goes to a “temporarily” disconnected line. Ed. Note: I’ve never encountered a temporarily disconnected line before. Anyway getting strong “temporarily closed” vibes but maybe it’s temporary.

A reader reports:

“Duffy’s Dupont has been closed for about 4 weeks. Any news? Owner said it was because of kitchen repairs (which is true, their hood blew out) but nothing since: (more…)



2009 R Street, NW

Teasim with the preemptive post:

“Friends! Before anyone goes running to the rumor mill…
This banner is 29 years old!
It needs replacing!
We’re still here.
New banner coming this week.

(But yes, as ever, please support the local businesses you want to see in the world.)❤️✌🏼”

29 years!?! Amazing. And PHEW.



3504 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Cork Cleveland Park will have 20 seats in its street-level wine bar and retail area, a mezzanine-level tasting room with an additional 15 seats for wine classes, tastings, and private events, as well as storefront outdoor seating for 8. Gross and Pitts tapped acclaimed local DC firm, Gronning Architects (who also worked on Cork 14th and Cork Spring Valley), to curate the layout and design of the new project.” (more…)



photo by Diane Krauthamer

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From DC Water:

“All DC Water customers in the impact area under the precautionary boil water advisory can use tap water for all purposes after following the instructions provided below.

DC Water issued the precautionary boil water advisory on Thursday, June 12, as a conservative measure to protect public health due to a loss of power at a pumping station. This led to a temporary loss of water pressure in the impacted area and was not associated with a water main break. We sincerely appreciate our customers’ patience while we have taken the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of the tap water we deliver.

DC Water lifted the precautionary boil water advisory after tests confirmed that drinking water meets all water quality safety standards. (more…)


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