From the good people at Dauphine’s (1100 15th Street, NW):

“Food, music, and a good cause—what more could you ask for? On Sunday, July 27th Dauphine’s is hosting a ticketed event to support the team Chicatana (3903 14th Street, NW) and help them rebuild their beloved restaurant after a fire destroyed their kitchen.

The purchase of your ticket will go towards an afternoon of curated bites by Dauphine’s and Chicatana. ALL PROCEEDS from ticket sales will go to Chicatana, so let’s come together and shower this incredible team with good vibes and usher them towards reopening! Head here to purchase your ticket!

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2317 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sprig and Sprout:

“After 13 incredible years in Glover Park, we’re heartbroken to share that

Sprig & Sprout will be closing our doors for good at the end of the night on Sunday, July 27.

This has been one of the hardest decisions Marc and I have had to make—and we announce this with disappointed hearts. For over three years, we’ve been operating without a formal lease, without any legal protections, and only crushing silence from our landlord. The repairs on the building have become overwhelming and without any response from our landlord we essentially are being constructively evicted.

More than anything, the burden of maintaining the building has pulled our focus away from what mattered most: the food, the service, and you. (more…)



3301 Georgia Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I went to the Park View Call Your Mother this morning and you could see like 80% of the place inside was empty. They’ve got rid of all the production equipment and setup that used to take up most of the footprint. I’m just really hoping they’re not planning to close it.”

Fear not, it’s just the opposite – the folks from CYM tell me:

“Just getting ready to reopen the inside. About 20 seats. Hoping end of August!

Time to take it back to the good old days!”


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