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Shouk: “After five years in Union Market District, we’ve reached the difficult decision to close our Union Market location later this month.”

Published October 5, 2023 at 1:55PM

From Shouk:

“Dear Shouk Community:

After five years in Union Market District, we’ve reached the difficult decision to close our Union Market location later this month. We’ve loved being part of the fabric of this special neighborhood. And we loved sharing our plant-based creations with you.

Thank you to all the amazing people in this part of town who’ve supported us over the years. You’ve made us a part of your lives, and for that, we’re eternally grateful.

But don’t worry – this is not goodbye. (more…)

“Looking for advice on a local book binder / printer”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 1:45PM

photo by Eric P

“Dear PoPville,

I’m working on typing up the handwritten and typewriter page notes that were the basis for a book my grandmother wanted to publish — she died of cancer in the late 1950s before she finished it — and am looking for recommendations for custom book printers and binders so it can look (more…)

“would love to find the couple”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 1:15PM

trashcanna shares this beautiful photo from yesterday (Wednesday):

“I took this picture at the Netherlands Carillon this morning at 7:30 AM and would love to find the couple in it and send it to them!”

You can contact trashcanna on Twitter/X here.

Foxtrot Logan Circle Opening Update!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 12:45PM

1341 14th Street, NW

Thanks to J. for sending: “Chatted with the manager of Foxtrot Logan Circle today — the grand opening is slated for October 18th!” (more…)

“a new retail bakery” coming to 17th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 11:35AM

1639 R Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

At the old Cobalt site at 17th and R, here’s a look at the ground-level retail space. Building permit says, “interior build-out for a new retail bakery with an accessory prepared food shop with 37 seats.” Possibly ThreeFifty bakery from up the street?”

STAY TUNED.

#bakery

Tuesday Night in Driving Dangerously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 11:05AM

Thanks to MS for sending:

“On my way home Tuesday night, I saw a car driving south on the Metropolitan Branch trail. It almost hit several cyclists before it reached a bollard just south of NY Ave and reversed back up to Alethia Tanner Park.”

#MBT

Taco Bell Cantina COMING SOON to Chinatown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 10:35AM

808 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Pedro for sending: “new Taco Bell Cantina coming near 7th and H NW in Chinatown.”

Ed. Note: This is in part of the former Fado space, Smashburger took over the other part.

Stay tuned.

“They are a crêperie and coffee shop with the sweetest French bohème vibe”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 10:05AM

1800 Wyoming Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to spread some awareness and hopefully business for Coin des Poètes on 18th & Wyoming Ave in AdMo. They are a crêperie and coffee shop with the sweetest French bohème vibe—they even have paint supplies to use!! (more…)

#crepes
#PSA

Continuing Coverage of the G Street Skeleton cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 9:35AM

Waiting all year for this…

Thanks to Zach for sending.

#G Street Skeleton

“It indeed looked physically impossible to open the driver’s side door”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 5, 2023 at 9:05AM

Thanks to T for sending: “Lower level of Tenleytown Whole Foods. It indeed looked physically impossible to open the driver’s side doors more than a very, very few inches. (more…)