1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on the update from the owner of Keren. There was some small damage as a result of the nearby fire over Thanksgiving Day. Fortunately the damage was minor and will only take a few days to fix. Keren will be back in business soon so STAY TUNED FOR A REOPENING DATE!!
1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“After more than 25 years as Café Divan, the space at 1834 Wisconsin Ave NW is being revived as OTTO, a modern Mediterranean restaurant. We’re now in the final stages of preparation and plan to open in early January. (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
Um, remember the drama at Johnny’s All American? Well, things have taken a turn…
Readers report:
“The owner of Johnny’s All American is claiming our ANC commissioner got recalled and replaced by him.”
“You’ve covered the Johnnys drama already. But now Branden from Johnnys has declared not only that he is running against the current commissioner… (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
From a press release:
“Today, Councilmember Janeese Lewis George announced she is running for Mayor of the District of Columbia.
Lewis George currently represents Ward 4 on the DC Council, where she has led the charge on lowering housing costs and raising wages for working people.
Lewis George released the following statement about her campaign launch: (more…)
Thanks to Isidora for sending this great shot from the Mall.
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1601 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jason for sending: ” Le Dip streatery coming down this morning.”
So much for that emergency legislation…for some anyway.
Helluva run: (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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1341 H Street, NE
On November 20th a reader wrote us: “Recently went to our Bullfrog Bagels on H Street and the old Star and Shamrock side of the place is under construction. The Bullfrog staff said they would ultimately be moving somewhere else on H street but don’t know where or when.”
Big news from Bullfrog Bagels on Saturday:
“As of TODAY our H Street Shop is closed. We ARE MOVING to another H Street Location. (more…)
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the establishment of two Juvenile Curfew Zones.
The Juvenile Curfew Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the Navy Yard Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
