4900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Thanks to John and Matt for sending.
The liquor license placard for KVIC Restaurant Bar says: (more…)
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photo by Diane Krauthamer
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Either we release WAY MORE hawks or…
From the office of Councilmember Christina Henderson:
“Yesterday, Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced the Public Trash and Recycling Container Budgeting Act of 2026. This bill would require proactive budgeting for replacing public trash and recycling containers around the District by including the cost of modernizing trash containers in future capital projects.
“We need a different strategy when it comes to waste collection in our public spaces. Between overflowing containers due to infrequent collection and the current design of our containers – which does nothing to deter rodents or illegal dumping – our public waste problem is quickly becoming a public health problem,” stated Councilmember Henderson.
Currently, the District’s standard container is called a Victor Stanley SD 42 which does not have a lid or rodent resistant liner. (more…)
303 Massachusetts Ave, NE
“The Second Address
Open Tuesday – Sunday
8am until 3pm”
Thanks to Kate for sending:
“I want to spread the word about a lovely new cafe / restaurant / communal space on Capitol Hill, The Second Address. The owner and staff are warm and friendly, (more…)
The Mayor writes:
“Exciting new details about activating the RFK campus.
Birds-eye view:
• 65,000 person, roofed stadium
• Festival plaza immediately to the west
• Stadium will unlock surrounding campus, including housing, restaurants, parks, open space, neighborhood amenities, & more” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Yesterday (Monday) on a crowded D94 bus, everyone coming home early to get out of the way of the storm (Monday) -we get to a stop in front of Georgetown Hospital just as the rain is pouring. CRAZY ass guy wearing a hospital gown and no shoes or pants crossing the street IN THE RAIN and traffic to the bus stop, gets ON and then once he sits down starts pulling off his various IV patches and other things, then his gown.. (more…)
photo by Albert Ting
Speaking of Itiyah and eight others…
From a press release:
“New Kitchens On The Block returns to Mess Hall on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The twelfth edition of long-running food festival offers a onetime-only opportunity to savor signature dishes and drinks from 9 of DC’s most hyped new restaurants by the city’s buzziest, award-winningest chefs – before they open. For two hours, guests have the unique chance to meet the talent behind these forthcoming hot spots, get the behind-the-scenes lowdown on their latest ventures, and take a few selfies with them.
NKOTB 12’s participants are: (more…)
28th and Cathedral Ave, NW
Thanks to Adam for sending from Woodley Park.
And do note the DC government Rivian…
Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park photo by PoPville
Thanks to Mitchell for passing on the Change.org petition:
“The National Park Service plans to close the upper lawn at Malcolm X (Meridian Hill) Park from March through early September. This space is one of DC’s most important community gathering areas.
We support restoring the park—but closing the entire lawn for the entire warm season removes a vital public space. (more…)
1416 11th Street, NW
From a press release:
“This summer, Itiyah, at an intimate 20-seats, will open in Washington, D.C. as one of the city’s only restaurants focused exclusively on Haitian fine dining.
Situated in Shaw, Itiyah pays homage to Haiti’s ancestral roots through a multi-course tasting menu driven by the seasons.
Chef Sebastien Salomon’s culinary ethos is rooted in early memories of his grandmother’s kitchen, where dishes were passed down through observation and memory rather than written recipes. A private chef for foreign leaders and prominent families in Haiti, his grandmother shaped Salomon’s understanding of food’s emotional core, propelling him to bring their homeland’s cuisine to new audiences.
Distinct Afro-Taíno influences that unify the Haitian people are woven throughout the multi-course tasting menu, from the symbolic use of corn native to Taíno cuisine to thoughtful reinterpretations of breadfruit, a once-marginalized staple of survival now reclaimed and transformed into elegant purées, composed desserts, and ice creams. (more…)