Thanks to Greg for sending: “North Capitol Street outside McMillan. (more…)
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Bloomingdale
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103 Rhode Island Ave, NW
“10-Seat Noodle Bar in Washington DC. Offering 24 Hour Halal Beef Bone Pho Broth, Vegan Friendly and Seed Oil Free!
MICHELIN Bib Gourmand”
Phoxotic opened here in Bloomingdale back in June, 2025. And now they’re applying for a liquor license: (more…)
1625 First Street, NW at Florida Ave
“Dear PoPville,
A new Indian restaurant, Najjaarra, opened in Bloomingdale! At 1625 1st St NW (didn’t there used to be another Indian restaurant there?) But it’s really great food! Family run (I believe same owners as the liquor store next door.)”
Ed. Note: Yes, this used to be home to Glassey which closed in 2023(!?!)
“Najjaarra is a vibrant Indian restaurant located in Washington DC, dedicated to bringing the rich and diverse flavors of Indian cuisine to your table. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
In Brookland this has been our view for the past week now, it’s getting absurd. Car owner leaves for hours on end with this spot saver in place. And spot saver has only grown over time, more items have been added over time. Started off with just one red block.”
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“Dear PoPville,
The parking wars have gotten out of hand! Last night I saw a woman essentially reburying a car in the snow (in Bloomingdale.) And this wasn’t just simply kicking some snow under the tires then driving away. She used a shovel. And when she was done with the shovel, she started moving large blocks of ice with her hands and wedging them under the car. I don’t need to tell anyone here how disgusting the snow and ice is these days to be picking up with your hands. And this was no quick act. This went on for almost half an hour! All the while her car sitting in the street with its hazard lights on. (more…)
108 Rhode Island Ave, NW near Boundary Stone
Back in January we shared word that Sounds Like El Camino Closed, again, in Bloomingdale. Reopening Again in a few weeks? And reopened they did!
Huzzah. Thanks to Marsha for sending the good news.
For those who have stopped by, has the menu pretty much stayed the same?
Some history on the space: (more…)
Thanks to Fae for sending sending from Bloomingdale: “it definitely caught something. Hopefully a rat!”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
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Joe sums it up succinctly: “Dog sh*t mountain at 1st and U NW.” (more…)
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108 Rhode Island Ave, NW near Boundary Stone
Update from BloomingdaleResident:
“Someone told me over the phone yesterday that they’re under new management and reopening in 1-2 weeks with the same staff and menu.”
Note: El Camino’s original owners opened up here back in October 2014. El Camino closed back in September 2018. The new owners reopened El Camino here back in 2019.
Thanks to Bloomingdale resident, Ryan, for sharing the latest sad news about El Camino closing:
“Our family is truly heartbroken. My daughters are crushed. Marvin and the team always made us feel like family, we’re gonna miss them so very much. 😪. I hope whoever comes in after just does exactly what they were doing!”
Happier days: (more…)
1822 1st Street, NW
Thanks to Allan for sending:
“Guerrilla lego art from the bloomingdale Banksy.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
