Thanks to JP for sending this great shot “Watching the Caps practice at Medstar/Kettler Capitals Iceplex.”
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101 V Street, SW. courtesy The Stacks
From a press release:
“The Stacks, Buzzard Point’s newest waterfront neighborhood, announced that Café Unido, the acclaimed Panama-based specialty coffee brand, will open its third Washington, D.C. location. Building on the success of its locations in Shaw and Union Market, Café Unido will bring a café to a 730-square-foot space along The Corso, The Stacks’ pedestrian-only retail promenade. Located on the ground floor of Colette, one of The Stacks’ three residential buildings, the café will also connect to Colette’s expansive lobby, offering guests access to an additional 1,100-square-foot space with ample seating and gathering areas.
Known for sourcing directly from partner farms in Panama’s highlands (more…)
photo by Jason Gooljar
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1537 17th Street, NW photo by Beau Finley
Something is going on here. Yesterday I broke the news that Trio was closing soon in Dupont Circle after 75 years based on an announcement from the General Manager, saying they’d be closing after having one last hurrah November 2nd. Since then WTOP and Washington Business Journal have both since posted the same with no new details. HOWEVER, something is fishy to me. I went to check Trio’s IG to see if they have made an official announcement on their Instagram and this is what comes up for today: (more…)
215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to a Firehook
From a press release:
“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is excited to announce its third D.C. location—located at 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE—will open on Wednesday, October 22. Guests can spin the wheel to win free entrées, chips & dips, drinks, $20 gift card, and catering discounts. (more…)
5205 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Paul’s
“Dear PoPville,
Out walking and just noticed the Dog Coop in Friendship Heights is closed. Curious if you know why?”
Anyone know what happened?, an email I had for them bounced back to me.
photo by Victoria Pickering
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“Dear PoPville,
We met at the M.O. art gallery (10/16)– you had a hat that said (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is signage seem fishy? Corner of 33rd and O NW.
The sign says it’s from the DC office of public records, which is hilarious.” (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
“Dear PoPville,
Someone was kidnapped by ICE on my street last night – wasn’t entirely sure what to do other than to film and yell to ask them for their name / a family member’s phone number. Can do a post to inform on what we should be doing in situations like this?”
photo by Fritz Myer
Thanks to S. for sending from Logan Circle.
The QR code takes you to a form “This is a secured form for members of the military to request peer or legal support to explore their options in the event they have concerns about the moral, ethical, and/or legal implications of their situation.” from a group called About Face.
“We are (more…)