“Dear PoPville,
I live on a street with tight parking but a neighbor of mine has lived near me for over a year and has never registered their car (has temporary tags that expired in 2021). I’ve called MPD and they refer to parking enforcement then they said it’s a “Department of Public Works” issue and nothing happens. The neighbor drives the car everyday so I can’t refer to it as “abandoned.” I looked up its tags (more…)
1900 N Street, NW photo by JM
You can see their menus here.
From an email:
“At the crossroads of legendary hospitality and unmatched culinary expertise, you’ll find Balos: a zestful dining experience built on the freshest, most vibrant Mediterranean dishes the city has to offer. Named after a lush, lively lagoon nestled on the outskirts of Crete, (more…)
425 12th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Assets from the Washington, DC landmark eatery Ollie’s Trolley, a downtown lunchtime hotspot at the base of the historic Hotel Harrington since 1989, are now up for auction at CapitalOnlineAuctions.com.
Fans of Ollie’s Trolley can bid on more than 100 lots from the restaurant, which will close Dec. 12 as part of the Hotel Harrington sale. Available to the highest bidder are the iconic “Ollie Fries” and “Ollie Burgers” neon signs; additional Ollie’s Trolley indoor and outdoor signage; vintage and vintage-inspired décor items; trolley imagery and décor; the eatery’s signature red booth seating and padded chairs; high-end commercial kitchen equipment, and much more.
“There are many pieces of nostalgia that will strike a chord with fans looking for an item to remember Ollie’s Trolley by,” said Mitch Rotker, owner of Capital Online Auctions, which is hosting the online auction. “We also hope that the commercial kitchen equipment and classic dining fixtures can go back into the local business community to be used in area businesses and restaurants.”
Bidding on the Ollie’s Trolley auction begins closing on Dec. 14 at 11:00 am EST.
R. also reported: “Harry’s Bar’s last day is Sunday, December 3. I’m there on Friday night December 1 and it is packed.” (more…)
Thanks to Lance for sending from: “Takoma, DC – Get the point”
***If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected].
In November the proper signage was finally posted. And now thanks to Bennett for sending:
“I was walking through Union Station yesterday (11/29) and noticed that Raising Cane’s has a “recruitment office.” I ducked inside and asked someone (who had just finished conducting an interview of an applicant) for the official opening date, and she said the grand opening should be January 9!” (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending from 19th St NW, near the Hinkley Hilton: “Any guesses on what this is?”
Thanks to John for sending: “Third Street NW between Florida and Rhode Island avenues finally reopened.”
Thanks to Nick for sending: “What’s more DC than DC’s greatest invention, the SuperCan?”
2300 Washington Place, NE
Thanks to B. for sending from Rhode Island Row. The Carolina Kitchen opened here back in 2014. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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