
1608 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to let you know about Sashimi DC – located inside Rice Market on 14th Street. (more…)

1608 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to let you know about Sashimi DC – located inside Rice Market on 14th Street. (more…)

photo by Adam Fagen
Heads Up: This week is DCPS spring break so I’ll have a more limited schedule. Your daily rant/revels shan’t be affected! Back in form by Monday April 20th – Cheers, Dan
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Thanks to JP for sending:
“What is it? Spotted on K Street downtown. Just looked like a roving advertisement. Or has SkyNet been activated?
Looks too small for one of those delivery robots. Could it really just be a rolling ad (video here)?

Thanks to Harry for sending from Mount Vernon Triangle: “Corgis in backpacks. Or pugs in a basket…”
***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]

via GoFundMe
Thanks to all who passed on the GoFundMe for Jahari:
“My sweet 10-year-old grandson, Jahari, has faced two devastating events in just a week. In his own neighborhood, a teenager, known for robbing young kids in the area, held a gun to Jahari’s head and stole his personal scooter. His mother, a protective educator, hoped that after a week of recovery, a birthday party might give him a small sense of normalcy, so she allowed him to attend his friend’s party. The two friends decided to ride scooters in the neighborhood. Tragically, as they were in the bike lane, Jahari and his friend were hit by a reckless group of illegal ATV riders. Jahari was left in the street bleeding, and his friend suffered injuries as well.
Jahari now faces (more…)

3632 Georgia Ave, NW previously home to Mr. Braxton, Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant, Walters AND of course the BLUE BANANA
Thanks to Jessie for sending:
“The signs for Kuro listening bar went up yesterday. This is where Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen used to be. In Park View on Georgia Ave. next to Manny and Olga’s.”
STAY TUNED.

1895 L Street, NW
“We are delighted to announce that KIYOMI is reopening in its new home at the Taicoon building Taicoon Property Partners, 1895 L Street NW.
Join us for our Grand Opening on Tuesday, April 14th, as we unveil an elevated dining experience in our new space.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this exciting new chapter with all of our guests.”
New signage is up for KIYOMI by Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino on their front door: (more…)

Thanks to Noa for sending from the much anticipated PopUp Bagels:
“Line all the way to Clyde’s”
I did predict: If you think you’ve seen long lines before well this is bound to take us straight back to 2019. Goodness. Just a hunch… :)
Anyone take a taste?

Thanks to Bobbie Brinegar for sharing a couple of photos from Boulangerie Saint Georges‘ opening day: (more…)

1423 H Street, NW
“Fresh pastries , house made syrups and coffee made with love daily 🥐☕️”
Boom. Childhood Cafe’s 2nd location is a go!
“DC… the wait is over! Our second Childhood Cafe is HERE🤩 (more…)