Thanks to Chris for sending: “Basil for pesto from my backyard containers.”
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Thanks to JP for sending this cool shot from the Swiss Alps.
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From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street corridor.
The Juvenile Curfew 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 U Street Corridor Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
227 Harry Thomas Way NE photo courtesy Landscape Architecture Photographs – Washington DC, Maryland, MD, Virginia, VA
From the NoMa BID:
“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park.
When NoMa BID and its sister organization, the NoMa Parks Foundation, partnered with the District government to design and build Alethia Tanner Park, the plans included a purpose-built structure in the southwest corner of the park — designed specifically to host a future food and beverage operator that would bring convenient, healthy dining options to the community. With Tommy’s Tacos, that long-term vision is being realized. (more…)
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2412 18th Street, NW
OK first the hype for Bar Cana (pictured above) is for real. It is legit. There is a reason it’s difficult to get a seat. It’s worth the wait. Yo! The food is so ridiculously good. Honestly, and I’m a drinker, the food blew me away. Having said that, the drinks were damn good too. Loving the Brazilian vibe. My goodness. The music. The people. The staff. Ah man, I love when good spots meet the hype. Only drawback is it’s a bit on the pricey side but what isn’t these days.
OK on the other hand, a spot with very little hype (besides my own) is Hifi: (more…)
3217 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Check out their delicious very well priced menus here.
“Founded in 1983, Corado’s Restaurant is a historic restaurant that has been a firm pillar to the Mount Pleasant Community here in DC. It is known for its fresh home style mouth watering dishes. (more…)
3549 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Drove by Smitty’s (Thursday night, 8pm) and was surprised to see it looked closed. Looked it up on Google Maps and it now reads “Smitty’s (CLOSED)”. (more…)
1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to G. for sending the latest from Daily Provisions coming to Dupont:
“You can see the menu boards at night through the windows. Tatte prices. Set for early August opening from what the neighbors say. Glad for new business, but I’ll be sticking with the lovely people next door at Dupont Coffee Collective.”
The menus posted: (more…)
2524 L Street, NW
Just noticed the Flavors of India ghost sign: (more…)