“Pandan babka now at la bodega” Photo by Paola Velez @Smallorchids
I enjoyed this one immensely. Thanks to Tegan for asking: “Where can we get some good babka around here?!”
I replied: Call Your Mother has a babka muffin. Where’s your babka go to these days?
The early responses: (more…)
From a press release:
“WHAT: The 16th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, Washington D.C.’s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season Friday, November 20. As the tradition continues, the beloved outdoor market will support small businesses, local artisans and entrepreneurs from across the region. Shoppers can enjoy the enhanced open-air street market in the heart of the District through December 23.
Operated by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse Markets Management, this year’s market will move from its previous sidewalk location into the street, taking over two entire blocks of F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets NW. (more…)
1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Facebook (and Paul) tells me this morning that Kramers is official and all I can think about is Cosmo Kramer. At least they’re not moving yet. (more…)
1709 14 Street, NW
Thanks to MD (and others) for sending word about Interior Define coming to Logan Circle. This space was originally planned to be a Paper Source. Not sure what happened there but now customizable furniture is coming: (more…)
Thanks to Jennifer for sending from Friendship Heights.
Photo by Tim Casey courtesy Call Your Mother
From an email:
“Call Your Mother deli is getting cozy for fall, introducing a selection of seasonal items to its menu including new products, local partners, and cold weather updates. Additionally, the bagel haven is hosting a community patio pop-up, a weekly showcase of local creatives and their wares, whether that be art, crafts, or other items at their flagship Park View location (3301 Georgia Ave, NW) through winter.
Some standout signature sandwiches include (more…)
1831 14th Street, NW
And previously home to Muleh before them.
Thanks to G. for passing on from Barber of Hell’s Bottom:
“Starting next week you can find all of your Hell’s Bottom DC barbers all under one roof at our 1st location on 9th street. Check in to see all of their new hours and days. The barbershop will be providing services for guests every day of the week going forward. We thank everyone for all of the good years in the 14th street neighborhood! We can’t wait to see everyone.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Full disclosure: I am not a family member, nor a long-time friend of the owners & have met them only twice! Just like to help out anyone brave enough to open in these times & do a wonderful job in doing so.
Just in time for the shopping season, Adams-Morgan has a great new vintage home goods & gift shop called 1830dc, located at 1830 Columbia Road, NW.
Run by the knowledgeable & engaging Greg & Wendy, the shop is a treasure trove of fun & beautiful, practical & whimsical things. They have an amazing eye for exceptional wares & an equally exceptional way of displaying them. (more…)
Jos. A. Magnus & Co. is located at 2052 West Virginia Ave NE #202
Thanks to a reader for passing on the email:
“The Jos. A. Magnus & Co. team will publicly announce later today that we are relocating our operations from Washington, D.C. to Holland, Michigan, effective October 31, 2020 — but we wanted you to be the first to know.
Our team has been humbled by your support since reviving this century-old spirit in DC in 2015, (more…)
3529 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Ian for sending from Cleveland Park. Palena closed here back in 2014 (it was a Magruder’s grocery store before Palena’s expansion) (more…)