From an email:
“As race weekend returns to the nation’s capital, Gallery O on H is inviting Washingtonians to celebrate from a different kind of infield.
On Saturday, August 22, Gallery O on H will host the Not So Grand Prix, a playful, race-inspired event that trades high-performance cars for toy car races, themed cocktails, retro games, and neighborhood revelry.
Beginning at 5:00 PM, guests can compete in the Gallery O Cup: (more…)
Thanks to Alex for sending earlier this week: “18th and swann and looks like 18th and Willard. (more…)
3064 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Something strange is going on at Bold Fork Books, the beloved cookbook bookstore in Mount Pleasant — on a recent visit, their stock of new books seemed to have diminished by 60-70%. Many shelves had only a few new books on them, and the covers of several remaining books were turned to face outward to cover the obvious gaps. An employee said they were “selling down” their stock of new books, and had added two full shelves of “vintage” cookbooks with yellowing dust jackets, which their sandwich board out on the sidewalk also advertised. When I asked if they were going to stop selling new books altogether, (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Looks like the gutting of Hotel Harrington has finally begun. Doors coming out today.” (more…)
1839 7th Street, NW previously home to Stop Smack’n
Thanks to Andrew for passing on: “Wingstop Coming to Shaw October 14 to Shaw at 1839 7th St NW, Washington, DC” (more…)
1228 1/2 31st Street NW
“Locally sourced Thai joint w/ natural wines by Chefs ALEX McCOY and JUSTIN AHN”
Last week we shared some Alley Action happening in Georgetown including, of course, Alfie’s. They’ve now announced an opening date: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was curious to know if you all had any update on this long stalled project at 4620 Wisconsin Ave, NW? I was walking by today and the site is still a vacant mess. (more…)
2127 I Street, NW photo from 2023 prior to opening
“Dear PoPville,
I am writing to share that, based on the removal of the Foggy Bottom Bodega location from Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s website (the site previously listed the location.)” (more…)
1443 P Street, NW previously home to Commissary
Thanks to Jessica for confirming the Pura Vida opening day news: “Opened today (7am-9pm) as they said!”
Check out their menus here.
“Pura Vida Miami – Logan Circle (more…)
Thanks to Corey for sending from “14th & Kennedy across from Moreland’s.”
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