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“Dear PoPville,
I’m sharing a public safety announcement for readers. Yesterday at 10.20am I was walking to work when a man on a bike sped past me and groped my butt. The incident happened at the intersection of 18th St NW and I St NW. (more…)
601 13th Street, NW
Ed. Note: In June we learned that Saxbys had become a Coffee Republic in Georgetown.
From a press release:
“Coffee Republic will host a grand opening for their newest location right in the heart of downtown DC at Metro Center on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00am. We invite the community to join us as we unveil our extraordinary new coffee destination set to elevate the coffee culture in Washington DC, one sip at a time.
Our highly anticipated flagship location, (more…)
15th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Allegra for sending: “Signage up for new restaurant at 15th and K NW!”
Their Linkdin says: “Mediterranean Restaurant. Greece, Lebanon & Italy. All Under One Roof”
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Jeff for sending from Downtown yesterday:
“Yes, these are goats on leashes wearing diapers. No, I do not have an explanation. But they were very, very cute.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
This rental is located at 1221 Massachusetts Ave, NW near 13th Street. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
photo by Scott Suchman
From a press release:
“The Square, a chef-driven food market destination where cuisine, culture, and community are woven together, is thrilled to announce that it will officially open to the public on Tuesday, September 5. For this first phase, six stalls, and the central 42-seat Atrium Bar will welcome guests.
photo by Scott Suchman
Created by Richie Brandenburg, best known as the creator of Union Market, Rubén García, the former longtime creative director of José Andrés Group, and Tishman Speyer, The Square represents the next generation of food halls and features an evolutionary business model––focused on increased efficiencies, a shared revenue model between The Square and its chef partners, and economies of scale.
The backbone of The Square is a state-of-the-art, subterranean commissary kitchen featuring a communal bakery, butchery, prep kitchens, central ordering system, and liquor purchasing power. (more…)
From an email:
“Join Us in Making a Difference at the Washington DC Food Drive!
Date: September 2nd, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Location: Farragut Square Park (more…)
1213 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Pampillonia Jewelers, Pinkberry and a Buredo
“Something fresh is brewing.
As the only chain that roasts in-house at every location, a visit to a Roasting Plant Coffee café is a coffee-lover’s dream. Think “the Willy Wonka of coffee” and you get the idea.”
Roasting Plant’s website says:
“We are Roasting Plant®, a bunch of coffee lovers from the Lower East Side NYC who set out on a quest to create the perfect just-roasted cup. (more…)
18th and M Street, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending on Friday: “I was having lunch at Daily Grill in Dupont Circle this afternoon and they said it was their last day and they will be closing for good.”
I stopped by on Sunday and indeed: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
I was Tboned in a hit and run on Friday, August, 18, 2023 around 10:48pm at the intersection of K Street NW and 15th Street NW. (more…)