1314 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Whoa, for those of us who went to college in Upstate NY at Hamilton, Cornell, Syracuse, Rochester, Colgate, etc. this new DC addition is a welcome addition to the DC food and sports bar scene. (more…)
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
“Dear PoPville,
This was going to be a what the Helen of Troy is this but alas it is what we would suspect:
A barricade went up this week on Pennsylvania Ave in front of the White House, blocking pedestrian and bike access. (more…)
505 H Street, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending: “Very sad, was our go-to sushi place for many years. Hope they find way back.”
Momiji shares the sad news:
“To our amazing clientele and DC community, we regret to share with everyone that we are planning to close Momiji at the end of the September (9/30). We have lost our lease to the incoming hotel project, and are unable to delay the inevitable.
Thank you for being with us for 17 years. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This dog was seen by Woodridge Library and someone in the area brought him to Brandywine SPCA’s lost and found department”
10 Ridge Square, NW
From an email:
“WHAT: Chef Michael Mina, the award-winning culinary visionary behind Bourbon Steak, will debut his newest restaurant, Acqua Bistecca. The concept celebrates the convivial spirit of Italian dining with house-made pastas, fresh seafood, chargrilled steaks, and Mina’s signature flair. Guests can expect vibrant crudos, modern takes on Italian classics, and spirited cocktails inspired by Italy’s coastal towns, all set in a space designed to channel the warmth and joy of a dinner party.
WHEN: Opening September 8, 2025 Dinner service begins nightly at 5:00 PM.”
Full press release: (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
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4819 Bethesda Ave
Bethesda Bagels sharing the great old photo above from yesterday:
“43 years in the bagel game today! From then to now, still going strong. Same love, same bagels, new faces every day. Thanks for being part of the journey!”
Awesome. Now please come back to Dupont Circle!!
Thanks to Kevin for sending from the East Potomac White golf course.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Photo by Joe Flood
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“Dear PoPville,
Not sure if you’ll see this, but I had a missed connection at the continental seasonal beer garden (1901 Fort Myer Dr, Arlington, VA) tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm. (more…)
photo by Fritz Myer
“Dear PoPville,
I thought I would share an absurd story that just happened tonight in 16th Street Heights, on Arkansas Avenue.
At around 10pm tonight (Wed.), a vehicle was stopped by the police. Within a minute, 5 other law enforcement vehicles arrived, including unmarked vehicles with FBI agents, a vehicle from Customs and Border Protection, and several MPD vehicles. Altogether, there were about 15 law enforcement individuals (more…)