1514 Connecticut Ave, NW

From taim:

“With roots in the Mediterranean, taim is joining DC-area volunteers to bring local and global support to those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake. On Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2023, taim mediterranean kitchen will be working with the Turkish Embassy to collect top-needed supplies at its restaurants in Dupont Circle and College Park, Maryland. In exchange, taim will provide each donor a card immediately redeemable for a free entree. (more…)



1250 Half Street, SE

Thanks to Dave for sending the photo above: “Swingers in Navy Yard is almost ready.”

From Swingers Crazy Golf:

“Swingers – the crazy golf club and high-end entertainment experience founded in London U.K. in 2014 by Jeremy Simmonds and Matt Grech-Smith – announced that its third U.S. location (and fifth in total), Swingers Navy Yard, will open in Washington, D.C.’s Ballpark District on Friday, March 10th, 2023. The newest Swingers location marks their third U.S. opening in less than two years, demonstrating that the twist on mini golf is proving to be an incredibly popular new way to socialize.

Located in the heart of D.C.’s bustling Ballpark District, Swingers Navy Yard will sit at the base of The Kelvin, a thoughtfully-designed, contemporary apartment building by Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners. The crazy golf venue will boast over 23,000 square feet of space spanning two floors and will feature three nine-hole crazy-golf courses, a stunning 750-square-foot patio, multiple cocktail bars and a gourmet street food offering. (more…)



1370 Park Road, NW

Update: I’m told Sticky Fingers will remain in Columbia Heights “at least another 6 months”.

“Dear PoPville,

I noticed a new “for lease” banner hanging outside of Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW. A quick Google search brought up a “restaurant for lease” listing for that address. Back in the day, this was a popular hangout for the coffee and laptop crowd. (more…)


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