Cathedral Heights

First LOOK Inside and All the info on Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden Opening in Cathedral Heights at 5pm – Peep the menu too.

Published October 26, 2026 at 12:00PM | Updated October 27, 2026 at 10:10AM

photo by Amy Oechsler

Update on Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden Opening Today:

“The 150-seat space combines beer-garden tables with a wall of booths and is built for sporting events, with 15 TVs and an oversized 180-inch projector screen. A private event space seats up to 50, and live music and entertainment are coming to the venue.

The menu features a dozen mussel and clam preparations, plus happy hour and weekend brunch. Favorites include Beer & Bacon in a creamy shallot broth; Tex-Mex with chorizo, grilled corn and Mexican lager; Creole with andouille; and Green Curry with coconut milk and green apple. Beer highlights include Augie’s Lager, Duvel, DC Brau and La Chouffe on tap.”

The full press release: (more…)

SCOOP: Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden is Opening Monday Night!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 22, 2026 at 10:30AM

3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“Augie’s Mussel House & Beer Garden
📍 Cathedral Heights, DC
⚽️🏈 Catch the game with us”

“Dear PoPville,

Great news for Cathedral Heights!!! I walked by Augie’s in the old Taleo space on Wisconsin Ave, and they are getting food and alcohol deliveries! All the fabulous beer garden tables are set up inside (still wish they could have a patio…) and it looks like they could be ready to open SOON. No one there could give me a date, but we’ve got our fingers crossed. Cathedral Heights really needs a great neighborhood pub.”

I’ve been getting so many messages asking for an Augie’s update that I walked by yesterday and got lucky – the owner was inside and tells me that they are opening up Monday night!! (more…)

Uh Oh, Down Goes Augie’s Patio – Stop Work Order Posted – Permitting Issues?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published September 9, 2026 at 12:30PM

3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

We just drove by Augie’s in Cathedral Commons and the patio walls they had built/ patio tables /tvs all gone ! Any idea what happened?”

Another reader writes: “We are working backwards at Augies at Cathedral Heights. Looks like no permit for patio.” (more…)

#mussels

Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden nears opening in the old Talea/Cafe Deluxe space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 21, 2026 at 8:25AM

3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“Augie’s Beer Garden & Mussel House
Mussels & more. Cold beer.”

Quite a transformation developing at the old Talea/Cafe Deluxe space on Wisconsin Ave: (more…)

#mussels

Black Bear spotted in DC Saturday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 4, 2026 at 10:35AM

photo from the PoPville archives circa 2013

Thanks to Jared for passing on the alert:

“Black bear spotted in Upper NW DC on Saturday – sounds like it was in the Glover Archbold Park trail between the Berkshire Apartments (4201 Massachusetts Ave, NW) and McLean Gardens.

DC: America’s new wildlife spotting destination?”

Ed. Note: Definitely not new, see my favorite previous black bear sightings here.

“We wanted to give you a heads-up that a black bear was spotted Saturday night around 8:30 pm behind the building. (more…)

About that Massive Fence Going Up Around the National Cathedral

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 27, 2026 at 9:15AM

Woodley Road, NW and Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

The fencing runs all the way down Woodley and there are stacks of more fencing on Wisconsin (to be set up, I guess). No signs indicating anything.”

From the National Cathedral:

“Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET. The service is not open to the public. (more…)

Repairs to the National Cathedral cont. “On Aug. 23, 2011, a rare 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the mid-Atlantic and caused significant damage to the Cathedral.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 13, 2026 at 2:15PM

Thanks to Chris for sending:

“After months of staging, it looks like they are starting to take the [spires] up. I ride by once a week and it was cool to spot a sculptor actually working on a piece.” (more…)

#National Cathedral

JUST IN: Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden coming to the old Talea/Cafe Deluxe space!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 11, 2026 at 11:15AM

3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Yo!! Finally some good news. Check out Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden Alexandria’s menu menu here. “Cathedral Heights, Washington, DC (coming soon!)”

“From our flagship beer garden in Old Town Alexandria to our sports bar in Annapolis Town Center and our upcoming location in Cathedral Heights, Augie’s brings the same commitment to quality Belgian-inspired fare, carefully selected beers, and a welcoming atmosphere where neighbors become friends. Each location has its own personality, but they all share the spirit of St. Augustine, the Patron Saint of Brewers—great food, cold beer, and good company.”

LOTS of folks have been writing in asking about what’s going into the old Talea space on Wisconsin in Cathedral Heights. Today we finally found out what’s up – a spot called Auggie’s is coming! (more…)

“More monks!” Check out these Phenomenal Photos of the Walk for Peace at National Cathedral!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2026 at 2:55PM

Thanks to Susanna B. for sharing these incredible photos of the Walk for Peace monks at the National Cathedral from around 2:15pm: (more…)

#National Cathedral

Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace arrives at the Washington National Cathedral Tuesday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 9, 2026 at 3:25PM | Updated February 9, 2026 at 3:47PM

via Walk for Peace

“Dear PoPville,

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Washington National Cathedral will welcome a group of Buddhist monks as part of the final days of their 2,300-mile Walk for Peace—a long-distance pilgrimage from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington, DC, promoting peace, compassion, and nonviolence. (more…)