photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
Sunday (4/12) I was walking my dog near Lincoln park between 3-4pm. My dog and I were standing at East Cap and 11th waiting to cross toward the park when a group of young boys on bikes and scooters came from the north, presumably from a baseball game since they were all dressed similarly in a dark green uniform. The first boy biked across 11th into the park without looking both ways, but there was no traffic coming. Immediately after, (more…)
Thanks to Bobbie Brinegar for sharing a couple of photos from Boulangerie Saint Georges‘ opening day: (more…)
303 7th Street, SE
From an email:
“Boulangerie Saint Georges is an authentic French bakery bringing traditional French baking techniques to Capitol Hill. The bakery’s pastries and breads are crafted daily by a French pastry chef and a baker, with everything made in-house from viennoiserie and pastries to breads, sandwiches, and seasonal offerings.
The space includes a large, dog-friendly patio and is designed to feel like a true neighborhood boulangerie, welcoming both commuters and locals throughout the day.
We’ll be opening on Saturday, April 11.
Details below: (more…)
101 Constitution Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Atlas Restaurant Group today announced the forthcoming addition of 101 Constitution Ave in Washington, DC to its acclaimed roster of properties across the country. Atlas, one of Inc. Magazine’s “Fastest Growing Companies in the Mid-Atlantic,” will transform the former Charlie Palmer Steak space into their acclaimed American steakhouse concept, The Ruxton. The Ruxton DC’s debut continues Atlas’s strategic expansion across the United States and is slated to open in Spring 2027. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Why is the Capitol reflecting pond so smelly? Could NPS install a fountain or bubbler?”
Does it get drained/cleaned like the Lincoln reflecting pool does every year?
Thanks to planetwaves for sharing with us: “a new sculpture was installed yesterday in front of the eastern market Metro.”
“Jay Coleman is a Washington, D.C. based artist specializing in realistic and arbitrary color murals. as a sculptor, he works in bronze as well as reporposed materials.”
303 Massachusetts Ave, NE
“The Second Address
Open Tuesday – Sunday
8am until 3pm”
Thanks to Kate for sending:
“I want to spread the word about a lovely new cafe / restaurant / communal space on Capitol Hill, The Second Address. The owner and staff are warm and friendly, (more…)
Carla Hall, photo by Jonathan Pushnik
Last week we broke the news that bumblebirds would be replacing the Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill.
From a press release:
“bumblebirds, a fast-casual pop-in celebrating Southern fried chicken sandwiches, spirited cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality, will open Monday, March 16, 2026 at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Celebrity chef, bestselling author, and beloved television personality Carla Hall is partnering with Washington, D.C.-based Sunnyside Restaurant Group, the family-run restaurant company led by The Mendelsohns—Cathy, Harvey, Micheline, and Spike—to share a concept that’s equal parts flavor, fun, and personal history.
A longtime DMV resident, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone done a backstory on the gas station between Union Station and the Capitol with the crazy gas prices? What is the deal and why do federal vehicles use it? What’s the deal?”
We’ve talked about crazy gas station prices from time to time: September 26, 2017: Does Exxon’s Gas Come with a side of Bacon or something?
and more recently (more…)
