644 H Street, NE courtesy Purl
From a press release:
“Newly established Lemon Group Hospitality (LGH) is set to open the doors of Purl on the Historic H Street Corridor, putting international and nostalgic twists on American comfort food. Aiming to provide a joyful experience for diners in D.C., Purl offers a blend of South American and Portuguese culinary influences, flavors, and traditions. (more…)
Thanks to FT for sending: “It’s just a pigeon but it sure stands out on a smoky National Mall.”
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300 Morse Street, NE photos by Debra
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking past the new Gantry development in Union Market yesterday and noticed a liquor license posted for a group called “New Restaurant Concepts Inc.” When I looked it up online I found that the principle is Sanjay Mandhaiya, the executive chef at Pappe on 14th Street. Not sure whether it’s a second location of Pappe or not but it appears he’s opening something here.” (more…)
1068 31st Street, NW photo by AJ
Update from Piccolo:
“Piccolo had a fire outside on the back roof today, and we’re sorry to say that we have to close Piccolo for at least 1-2 months! (more…)
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 0247 hours in the 700 block of H St, NE. Lookout for a silver vehicle with tinted windows occupied 3 times.”
Update from MPD: (more…)
Let me start off by saying I absolute 100% would and look forward to doing so. My wife disagrees with me. So let’s settle this – would you? (more…)
819 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Nyema for sending us the latest at San Mateo:
“I was heading to the Himitsu pop up at Little Vietnam (it kicked off a little early!) and saw they were setting up tables outside at San Mateo! (more…)
photo by Lee M..
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photo by patrick thibodeau
From WMATA:
“This July 4, let Metro get you to and from Independence Day festivities stress and fare-free. Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess will be fare-free on Tuesday, July 4 from 5 p.m. until the system closes, with frequent service to the National Mall and other celebrations across the region.
Beginning at 5 p.m. on July 4, Metrorail faregates will be open, and fare-free signage will be posted throughout the stations and on buses to communicate that customers do not need SmarTrip cards if using Metro after 5 p.m. (more…)
Thanks to Ronni for sending: “Picked this morning!”
Please send your great garden hauls via email to [email protected] with Garden Haul in the subject line and let me know what you’ve grown and what neighborhood you are in. Entries will be accepted now through Labor Day. Cheers, thanks and happy gardening!