1301 9th Street, NW at N Street

The liquor license placard for Urban Grape says:

“The Establishment will be a Tavern with a Total Occupancy Load of 100 and seating for 100, to include a Sidewalk Café with a Total Occupancy Load of 25 and seating for 25.” (more…)



photo by Fritz Myer

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“Dear PoPville,

I was wondering if there are any food challenges left in DC? The most relevant items I could find on Google are from 2011 and 2016. I’m thinking fun / gluttonous things like eat a 5 lb burrito and get a shirt, put down a 40 oz steak in 40 minutes and get a photo on the wall, etc. Are there any left in DC??”


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Ed. Note: Wait, what? I’ve never seen a parking space intentionally designed to go into the cross walk, what the heck is up with that?

“Dear PoPville,

As I have many times before, I parked in a legal street spot on 21st and R streets NW. The space is designed to protrude slightly into the pedestrian crosswalk. However, this was the first time I’d gotten a ticket here. (more…)


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