Thanks to Erin for sending Saturday morning: (more…)
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Capitol Hill
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Thanks to Laurie for sharing this awesomeness from Capitol Hill: (more…)
303 Massachusetts Ave, NE
The Second Address opened here on January 6th “for breakfast, lunch, a cup or coffee or tea. Can’t wait to see you!” (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2? I haven’t heard much since you shared that it would be reopening, almost exactly a year ago!, and I’m hoping that all the other restaurant closures haven’t deterred them or changed anything. Thank you!”
Hmm, their website still says “coming soon”: (more…)
329 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Yesterday we heard that Hawk n Dove had closed for renovations and were told that they “will open at the end of the month.” Good news – they got thing squared away much fast than anticipated.
Update from the Hawk N Dove‘s GM:
“Hawk N Dove will be reopening tomorrow at 4pm and will go back to our normal schedule.” (more…)
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329 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
“Capitol Hill, DC 🇺🇸 | Flavorful Local Fare 🥗 | Brunch, Lunch & Dinner 🍳 | Family-Friendly Patio 🌿 | Cocktails & Happy Hour 🍹 | Est. 1967”
Update from Hawk N Dove’s GM:
“We had a water heater issue and now doing some renovations. We will be open at the end of the month. (Jan. 28th at the latest.)” (more…)
“This petition is in strong support for including a jacuzzi and sauna in the new Rumsey Aquatic Center. I urge the DC government to include these amenities. This petition is for Washington Ward 6 residents only and those who frequent the Rumsey Aquatic Center.”
Thanks to Ivan for passing on:
“Readers may find this of interest: petition to include a sauna and jacuzzi at the new Rumsey Aquatic Center, 635 North Carolina Ave SE, (rather than the currently proposed “tech lounge” and “business incubator,” odd for a community pool)”
The MoveOn petition says:
“To: Washington DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Council Member Charles Allen Washington DC Ward 6 – Jacuzzi and Sauna for Rumsey Aquatic Center (more…)
“Revved up rotisserie & wings from Chef Rob Sonderman (previously of Federalist Pig) COMING SOON!🏎️💨”
Thanks to Brian for sending from the Eat Brgz location on Capital Hill: (more…)
501 8th Street, SE previously home to Ophelia’s Fish House and Chesapeake Room
“Coffee to start your day.
Cocktails to complete your evening.
A new place for the community to gather is coming your way December 2025. (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
Ed. Note: In the past we’ve spoken about the phenomenon where sound travels due to cloud cover. Possibly related?
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Capitol Hill a block or so northeast of Stanton park. We’ve been hearing this consistent unexplained noise the last few months, especially in the morning, and I’m wondering if you’ve gotten any other reports.
The best way I can describe it is that it sounds like we live next to an airport and there’s a jet taking off every 5 minutes. (more…)