photo by Ellen
Wishing all a very happy holidays – as always – have safe travels (if on the road/skies) and enjoy good eating/drinking wherever you are!!
Catch you again on Thursday December 26th (barring anything really big/crazy happening but hoping for a peaceful break.)
For those who have enjoyed this space and our neighborhood coverage for 18 continuous years and counting – here’s a way to help us keep it going.
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Friends, Washingtontonians, countrymen, lend me your ears – irony is not dead.
I come to bury Taffer’s, not to praise it.
The evil that reality tv proclaimed experts do lives after them;
The good is oft interred with their draft menus;
So let it be with Taffer’s. The noble Commentariat
Hath told you Taffer’s was ambitious…
But here I am to speak what I do know.
You all did mock them once, not without cause:
What cause withholds you then, to mourn for him?
O judgment! thou art fled to nearby fast casual cantinas
My heart is in the coffin there at this prime retail/restaurant space,
And I must pause till someone new takes it over.
Thanks to MML for sending to us yesterday, now that I’ve had time to digest the news, without further ado:
“Learned yesterday that Taffer’s is closing. We had reservations for after the Caps game Saturday and received this email yesterday.” (more…)
The election and our 18th anniversary are only one week away! And for those of you who remember the really crazy days of yesteryear – you know we will always here for you. And I’ve no doubt we will be here for you for many years to come – but that requires your help. Thanks to so many who have contributed and continue to send tips, photos and questions. You are our lifeblood.
In order for our long term viability to be secure, I’d ask our regular readers, or really anyone who finds this site useful – to please join our Patreon and give whatever you feel comfortable with. Again, only if you are able. But if you are able – it will ensure our long term existence.
The algorithms of social media etc. are fickle as hell. So one way to ensure you are getting all the goods we post everyday is to please sign up for our free daily newsletter round up, which has all that day’s posts. And of course you should still follow us on your preferred Social Media @PoPville – Instagram/X/Facebook/Threads.
The state of PoPville is strong. Everyday I am amazed at all the content we cover – thanks to you guys!! I do not take this or you for granted. 18 years is a crazy long time. So let me just say – thank you, thank you, and thank you for making it all possible.
And don’t forget to vote if you haven’t already!
OK I promise I’ll stop with these annoying posts now :) As a token of my gratitude please enjoy a photo of Pumpkin the pirate parrot chilling in Dupont Circle: (more…)
November 5th is gonna be a big day. There’s that other thing AND this site turns 18 years old! Holy mackerel time flies!! The algorithms may be changing but we continue to do what we’ve always done – bringing you, often first, the good, the bad, the beautiful, the bizarre and everything in between. These continue to be crazy days. And for those of you who remember the really crazy days of yesteryear – you know we will always here for you. And I’ve no doubt we will be here for you for many years to come – but that requires your help. Thanks to so many who have contributed and continue to send tips, photos and questions. You are our lifeblood.
In order for our long term viability to be secure, I’d ask our regular readers, or really anyone who finds this site useful – to please join our Patreon and give whatever you feel comfortable with. Again, only if you are able. But if you are able – it will ensure our long term existence. (more…)
November 5th is gonna be a big day. There’s that other thing AND this site turns 18 years old! Holy mackerel time flies!! The algorithms may be changing but we continue to do what we’ve always done – bringing you the good, the bad, the beautiful, the bizarre and everything in between. Now, I’d be lying if I said I knew what the future will bring. These continue to be crazy days. And for those of you who remember the really crazy days of yesteryear – you know we’re always here for you. And I’ve no doubt we will be here for you for many years to come – but that requires your help. Thanks to so many who have contributed and continue to send tips, photos and questions. You are our lifeblood.
In order for our long term viability to be secure, I’d ask our regular readers, or really anyone who finds this site useful – to please join our Patreon and give whatever you feel comfortable with. Again, only if you are able. But if you are able – it will ensure our long term existence.
As mentioned above, the algorithms of social media etc. are fickle as hell. So one way to ensure you are getting all the goods we post everyday is to please sign up for our free daily newsletter round up, which has all that day’s posts. And of course you should still follow us on your preferred Social Media @PoPville – Instagram/X/Facebook/Threads.
The state of PoPville is strong. Everyday I am amazed at all the content we cover – thanks to you guys!! I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I do not take this or you for granted. 18 years is a crazy long time. In Internet years, forget about it – insane. So let me just say – thank you, thank you, and thank you for making it all possible. (more…)
my first St. Baldrick’s Shaving event with Boundary Stone at Fado back in 2012
This awesome event is March 10th at Boundary Stone (116 Rhode Island Ave NW in Bloomingdale) This year team Boundary Stone is aiming to surpass a cumulative $1,000,000 raised!! (thus the throwback photos) Please help us reach this incredible goal for a really good cause. If you are able please consider making a donation here – thanks!! (more…)
Dan Silverman photo courtesy Pipkin Creative / Nathan Mitchell
Alright y’all – I’m taking a little breather next week and won’t be checking email/messages or updating here until January 2, 2024. Crazy writing 2024!! I will have some Rant/Revel posts going up next week after Christmas so it won’t be complete radio silence here but I won’t be adding fresh content till the 2nd. Wishing all on the road, safe travels, and wherever you are, wishing you peace, happiness and hope for a meaningful 2024!
As we’ve entered our 18th year of chronicling the happenings in DC I have a few requests: with the unpredictability of social media algorithms and the insanity of twitter/x I ask that you please sign up for our free daily email roundup which goes out every weekday at 4pm – this ensures that you won’t miss a post.
Having said that, you can follow us on Social Media @PoPville on Instagram/Threads, Facebook and of course Twitter/X. And respect to the old school who just come straight here to www.PoPville.com directly.
Finally, if we’re gonna make it in the long term, we’re gonna make it together so please consider joining the community on Patreon here.
Thanks for sticking with us through it all – here’s to a great 2024!!
Cheers,
Dan
Safe travels and good eats to all!
Thanks to C. for sending: “I put the feeder in a new place and couldn’t figure out why the birds weren’t coming. Thanks for the explanation, cats! (more…)
