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…)
Thanks to A. for sending from Capitol Hill: (more…)
215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to a Firehook
From a press release:
“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is excited to announce its third D.C. location—located at 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE—will open on Wednesday, October 22. Guests can spin the wheel to win free entrées, chips & dips, drinks, $20 gift card, and catering discounts. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The light on the Capitol is off for the first time since I’ve lived here. Very strange” (more…)
723 8th Street, SE
“There was a time…early Nats Park. It was Justin’s or here pregame”
Anyone remember riding those little golf cart like shuttles to games. They were THE BEST!
Thanks to Eric for passing on the super sad news from Capitol Hill:
“After 20 years on Barracks Row in Capitol Hill, we’ll be closing The Ugly Mug (2005), Valor Brewpub (2018), and Chupacabra (2021) after service on Sunday, Oct 19. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Weird permanently installed digital sign on eastern market metro plaza. The screen says ATTENTION. You can’t read it in the pic so I wrote it in. Didn’t change when I stood there. Weird.”