1375 Kenyon Street, NW entrance on plaza off 14th Street

“2AM Project’s mission is to make late night food more diverse because let’s face it— most menus past midnight are just selling you 15 different ways to say “cheeseburger”.

Thanks to Jeremy for sharing: “Something new coming to the former &pizza space in Columbia Heights – seems like a late night food spot.”

2AM’s website says: (more…)



photo courtesy C.O. Photography

From an email about:

“an amazing new charitable collab between two of the region’s biggest brands: nailsaloon and Just Ice Tea.

The partnership allows nailsaloon guests to enjoy a free Just Ice Tea canned tea as they receive their services, and support Just Ice Tea’s efforts to raise funds for a much-needed health clinic in Mozambique. At check out, guests can scan a QR code to donate to the health clinic. At the end of January, nailsaloon will match the total dollar amount of donations made by customers. This collaboration runs from January 1 through January 31 (more…)



1770 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Bryce for passing on from Capitol Hemp:

“Capitol Hemp would like to thank our loyal customers since 2008. It has been a hard road with many bumps and turns. Capitol Hemp may someday return to Washington DC but for now there are other endeavours to pursue. It’s been a pleasure to serve the residents and visitors of our nations Capital.” (more…)



1200 block of Pennsylvania Ave, SE

Thanks to B. for sending from Hill East:

“So we put a smoke shop under another smoke shop…”

Ed. Note: Bud Love’s website says:

“What if I told you that bud gets better? Introducing Bud Love! It’s not cannabis, but a Premium Herbal+ Mixer designed to be combined with your favorite strains and enjoyed together, like the mixer in a cocktail – only for flower. (more…)



1433 P Street, NW

Ed. Note: After my 12 mile walkabout yesterday, I can confirm SO many streateries down. Frankly just too many to catalogue each one, so unless there is something especially noteworthy about another removal, so concludes our ‘Streatery Down’ coverage. (Most) Streateries are dead, long live outdoor dining (and perhaps streateries again one day! – minus the global pandemic and all…)

We’ve seen a lot of streateries come down by now but it still stings. Thanks to Jim for sending from Stoney’s on P Street: (more…)


Thanks to Kelley for sending: “Feeling very lucky to get to watch this guy have an early Christmas feast while teleworking. On I and 2nd NE!

Looks like just a little guys! He could be immature? Would love to know what sorta hawk if the community knows! :)”

Cooper’s or Red Tailed? Sounds like a Cooper’s from Bird Fact:

“One of the most obvious differences between the cooper’s hawk and the red-tailed hawk is their size. (more…)



photo by Jason Gooljar

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