Thanks to Walker for sending these great shots: “we found these guys enjoying some peanuts on Pennsylvania Avenue” (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
1025 F Street, NW
Full release from Barnes & Noble:
“Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Washington, D.C. bookstore on Wednesday, January 21st.
The new Barnes & Noble will offer over 15,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and more. The new multilevel Barnes & Noble is located at 1025 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004, in the historic Woodward & Lothrop building. This new downtown Barnes & Noble is less than a mile from The White House, National Mall, several Smithsonian Museums, and is just a stone’s throw away from the Petersen House where President Lincoln spent his last days.
The bookseller’s return to downtown D.C. comes (more…)
329 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Yesterday we heard that Hawk n Dove had closed for renovations and were told that they “will open at the end of the month.” Good news – they got thing squared away much fast than anticipated.
Update from the Hawk N Dove‘s GM:
“Hawk N Dove will be reopening tomorrow at 4pm and will go back to our normal schedule.” (more…)
Easy go, easy come at Union Station!
Thanks to G. for sending:
“Chiboo at Union Station soft opened.” (more…)
3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Did a double take when I passed by the old, still feel weird saying that, Bestworld the other day: (more…)
3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Earlier this month we posted that Dos Locos applies for liquor license in Mount Pleasant at same address as Dos Gringos. At the time no placards were posted and an employee didn’t know anything about the development. Now the placards have been posted for Dos Locos at the lower level: (more…)
3703 14th Street, NW
New Peruvian chicken spot just dropped! Mr. Pollo is now open in the former Kiko’s Peruvian Chicken and Pollomio Chicken space.
“Restaurant serving authentic Latino Food with peruvian rotisserie charcoal chicken.”
Check out their menu here.
renderings courtesy Washington Commanders and HKS
From the Commanders:
“Today, the Washington Commanders and HKS unveiled the first conceptual renderings of the team’s new, world-class stadium. The roofed stadium will be a dynamic, year-round destination for sports, entertainment and community engagement, integrating sustainable design practices and reimagining the fan experience through immersive spaces.
HKS, a global design firm recognized for shaping some of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment venues, was selected as the lead architect for the stadium in November and has developed this first round of visuals in partnership with the Commanders team. HKS’ portfolio includes SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As illustrated in the renderings, the proposed stadium, which will be able to accommodate up to 70,000 plus people, is envisioned as a catalyst for surrounding mixed-use development, delivering lasting value for District residents while serving as both a neighborhood gathering place and a national stage. (more…)
Thanks to Nicole for sending this great shot: “Enjoying breakfast above Colorado Ave in Crestwood.”
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]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo page on Bald Eagles: (more…)
1545 New Jersey Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Oasis Coffee at New Jersey Ave and Q st NW recently shut down. They’ve had different concepts under the same name there since I’ve lived in the neighborhood. (more…)