805 V Street, NW, Haikan just before opening back in 2016
Thanks to all who passed on to us the sad news from Haikan:
“After almost 10 years in Shaw, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our beloved Haikan.
The challenges of food costs, Initiative 82 and the economic climate in the city brought us to this decision.
Our last day of service will be Saturday, May 3, 2025. (more…)
DC Fire and EMS reports:
“Update Working Fire 1900 block Vermont Ave NW, although several additional units were requested, a 2nd Alarm was not called. Approx 15 units & 75 personnel on scene. All visible fire extinguished and extension halted. No report of injuries.” (more…)
3401 M Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending the Amorino Gelato news from M Street in Georgetown.
Stay tuned for an opening date!
Thanks to B. for sending from Capitol Hill.
It had been 35 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Photo by Mr.TinMD
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
Sunday, April 27. We were both at puppy yoga in Dupont. You had glasses, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
As the 6-year anniversary of the work order to fix the torn net approaches, DPR has continued to refuse to address this dangerous situation. I am attaching DGS Oversight Hearing Testimony (PDF) I submitted at a February oversight hearing. Having received no response to my questions, last week I contacted the Office of Risk Management. Less than 24 hours later, the Tort Liability Program Administrator and Assistant Deputy General Counsel in the Office of Risk Management responded (this is a direct quote with names omitted):
“I learned about this issue late in the day yesterday…[names omitted]…We all agree this is a safety issue that must be repaired.”
Unfortunately, (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending: “Security guards just said Netflix. Also saw signs up by Capitol Hill.”
Anyone hear which show?
Thanks to Dan for sharing with us:
“Indigo has added a 15% service charge… but it replaces all expectation of tip (“additional tipping is not expected or encouraged”). If you’re going to do a service fee, this is the way to do it!”
934 Palmer Alley, NW opened here in 2015
A reader reports: “Fig & Olive is closing permanently. Sunday is the last day. Employees were told on Friday.”
Who can forget…
While their website is still working, calls to the restaurant do not connect with a live human. Stay tuned.
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Ian for sending the ISLA news. (more…)