Thanks to Noel for sending this great shot from “along Constitution Avenue near the National Gallery of Art.”
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can send your sightings to [email protected] Thanks!
photo by Daniel Kelly
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
If you are the woman who I was sitting across from at Dupont circle fountain around 7:45 on Weds 8/26, I would love to meet you. She had long hair and a brown bodysuit on. It looked like she came from a workout class or something. She thumbed through a book at one point… anyways, I’m the girl who was in a brown tube top with tattoos and (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Did restaurant week yesterday. We’ve heard of 3 or 4% fair wage charges….. but 20% ?!! which doesn’t include tip. anyone else seeing these type of charges? is there any way to know before going to a restaurant if they have these?”
Note: It’s a bit confusing isn’t it? Will “provide competitive wages and benefits to both kitchen and service staff.” Aren’t servers, “service staff.” So is one not expected to tip since they are being compensated with this fee? Is this just to cover minimum wage? What is the tipping etiquette here?
3513 14th Street, NW
I was contacted this morning by the owners of the amazing (and my personal favorite Pho in town) Pho Viet, who tells me:
“I am reaching out to you just want to let you know that look like we will open our new restaurant at 1521 11th ST NW on September 18. 15% off for the total bills 👍😆 on that opening day. (more…)
Alas all is not aces in Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase, MD. Thanks to J. for sending: “Head up on another closing: Junction Chevy Chase‘s last day is Friday.” (more…)
1099 New York Avenue, NW
Good news from Sfoglina:
“SHE’S BACK. ❤️
SFOGLINA DOWNTOWN REOPENS August 26th!
All new. All ours. And frankly, better than she has ever looked.
A new bar. New floors. A room built to be sat in for hours, with a red door that stops people on the sidewalk. (more…)
4000 Georgia Ave, NW at Shepherd
The PoPville gas station beat DOES NOT SLEEP!
Thanks to Lydia for sending the latest yesterday from Petworth: “Down goes the 7/11 on Georgia Ave…”
Updates as we learn what becomes of the space.
14th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Work being done at old 7-11. Worker told me it’s a burger place. He said “Smash something” he said there will be two burger places but this one is better. It’s across from shake shack (ed. note: opened here in March, 2017).”
Is there room for two burger spots at this, admittedly busy, corner? (more…)
3287 1/2 M Street, NW
“At Flavor Hive, we create small-batch, unique food products using locally-sourced, high-quality ingredients. Join us and elevate your meals with flavors you won’t forget”
“Georgetown, DC location is opening this Thursday, Aug. 27th at 11am. 3287 M St NW, Washington, DC” (more…)
Thanks to Mathilda for sending this beautiful boat.
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Sauntering Society! Send your sightings to [email protected] thanks!