Connecticut and Belmont Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Ughhh more disruption in traffic coming to a bridge near you. Does anyone know what new hell ddot is about to inflict? (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
photo by angela n.
Thanks to Emily for writing in, “normally there’s a fee for “bad parking” (locking the bike to a bike rack, leaving it on the sidewalk). If the intended dock is full, you can leave it parked “badly” with no additional fee” and passing on from Capital Bikeshare yesterday:
“Rolling up to a full station at the end of a ride can throw off your whole flow. You’ve arrived at your destination, but now you’re circling the block, trying to figure out where to lock up to avoid the out-of-station fee. You told us you needed more flexibility, so we built a better way to wrap up your ride.
A new perk, just for members.
Starting today, Capital Bikeshare members can park ebikes near full or nearly full docking stations for free.
Here’s how it works (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Somebody translate the Wendy’s msg? Lights on, nobody home.” (more…)
From a press release:
“On Tuesday, February 24, at 9:00 p.m., the President of the United States will deliver the State of the Union Address before a Joint Session of Congress. The State of the Union Address is a designated National Special Security Event (NSSE) and will bring significant activity and heightened security to Downtown DC. (more…)
1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP)
I was beginning to lose hope that this Wagshal’s was still happening. BUT: (more…)
2653 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Petit Plats
Thanks to a few folks for writing in: “Woodley Park – Petit Monde closed.”
I stopped by this past Saturday and indeed they were closed during prime morning hours: (more…)
Thanks to Chris for sending this great shot from Georgetown.
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
From a press release:
“Pitango Gelato, the authentic Italian gelateria and coffee shop with locations throughout the Washington, DC, region and Baltimore, is thrilled to officially announce the opening of a highly anticipated new shop along DC’s 14th Street corridor. The store, opening on February 27th at 1802 14th Street, NW, is Pitango’s eighth location. The new gelateria and coffee shop will serve freshly brewed coffee, Italian baked goods, and artisanal, hand-spun gelato made with high-quality, carefully curated ingredients. The 1,027-square-foot space, designed by EastWing Architects, will also offer indoor seating for up to 10 guests.
To celebrate its official debut, the gelateria and coffee shop will host a festive grand opening on Friday, February 27th. Beginning at 5pm, (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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724 9th Street, NW
“Spanish Kaiseki | Tapas & Omakase”
“Dear PoPville,
Any word on Cranes? I had a reservation this weekend that was cancelled for “maintenance issues” and now their website is down.” (more…)