Annelise shares: “spotted in Logan Circle – it’s tough out there…”
Tom sends below from Cleveland Park (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
“Dear PoPville,
came across this stash of mail at the bus stop on the corner of 24th and Pennsylvania NW. Reported it to 311/non emergency. Wonder if it’s connected to all the stolen mail in Adams Morgan…”
photo by Joe Flood
“Dear PoPville,
Having trouble finding any type of list that says what bars might be open in DC on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Any idea?”
Chef Johnny Spero courtesy Reverie
From a press release:
“Reverie, Chef Johnny Spero’s beloved Michelin-starred tasting experience in Georgetown, is thrilled to announce its return, coming February 2024. More than a year after tragically burning to the ground, Chef Spero is bringing his esteemed restaurant back to life. A Georgetown neighborhood gem, Reverie is an intimate, transportive dining experience that is both bold, yet surprising and playful with a menu that draws from the local daily catch, as well as the finest global ingredients.
Shortly after opening and winning its first MICHELIN Guide Star, Chef Spero’s first iteration of Reverie caught fire in August of 2022, (more…)
Thanks to Brian for sending above from Adams Morgan.
Buckle up, this is a big batch!! Many, many, many more below: (more…)
1524 U Street, NW via google maps
Thanks to Donna for passing on the sad news from Zawadi: “An iconic presence in the community for over three decades is saying farewell.”
Zawadi writes:
“This will be our last newsletter of 2023. We take this opportunity to convey that we will be closing our brick and mortar store on Friday, Jan. 27, 2024. As you can imagine, it has been a difficult decision and one that has taken many years to reach. However, we are satisfied in knowing that I have lived my dream life for 32 years and have walked unimaginable roads with Zawadi. I have touched and been touched by many lives. Now it is time to move on to the next chapter. (more…)
photo by Jared Stern
Thanks to Jared for sharing: “You have to hand it to the writers at DDOT. Discouraging drunk driving while being just amusing enough to get you busted for distracted driving.”
If you want a painful doom scroll you can see all the closings here and here.
Not from 2023 but still stings, especially with the blighted sign recently added: (more…)
1831 Columbia Road, NW
For an unprecedented sixth year in a row, mine was the Bronx pastrami with mustard at So’s Your Mom in Adams Morgan. So good.
What are some of the great things you ate this year?
1400-1404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Back in October there was Steven Madden coming soon signs here. Now it’s: (more…)