Downtown

“Another Capital Bike Share (Lyft) Rant”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve heard that Lyft/Capital Bike Share has drastically stopped rebalancing downtown and has discontinued endless docks in the mornings to push more people to use Lyft which generates more income for them. I think the city has partnered and cooperated with them a lot but Lyft/Capital Bike Share kind of appears to changing the model. Does anyone know if the city is addressing this with Lyft/Capital Bike Share? I’m an annual member and use CBS daily. I understand that patterns have changed since the pandemic but pushing people to use Lyft (and/or just giving up) feels a little like a bait and switch, especially after the city has been so cooperative. And if the riders have noticed where you now routinely can’t get a bike/drop off a bike certainly Lyft/CBS knows and is choosing to not do anything about it?

This screen grab (above) is from 9:45 this morning (Wednesday) but it’s a representation of basically every morning now.”

P.F. Chang’s To Go Opened

By Prince Of Petworth


1120 20th Street, NW

Ed. Note: In April 2020 PF Chang’s closed after many years in Friendship Heights.

From a press release:

“P.F. Chang’s opened its first P.F. Chang’s To Go location in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Continuing the national expansion of P.F. Chang’s To Go, the fast-casual concept provides guests with bold, authentically crafted Asian food whenever the craving hits. (more…)

Nicholas Stefanelli’s Greek Wine + Cocktail Bar, Kaimaki, Opens Today

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Vina Sananikone

From a press release:

“Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Nicholas Stefanelli is pleased to announce the debut of Kaimaki, a wine and cocktail bar opening Thursday, June 2, at Midtown Center (1100 15th Street NW). The lively and upbeat gathering place is primed to be a go-to destination for Greek street food, after-work drinks, nightcaps, and everything in between. (more…)

“Rania, from the team behind Punjab Grill, will open on Tuesday”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jennifer Hughes

From a press release:

“Rania, from the team behind Punjab Grill, will open on Tuesday, May 31 as a daring new iteration from the brand at 427 11th Street NW. Derived from the word “Queen” in Hindi and Sanskrit, Rania will be a lively destination for elevated dining in the Nation’s Capital, with a continued goal of breaking free from stereotypes of what Indian cuisine is and can be. (more…)

“Both sides of Thomas Circle have been cleared of Encampments” Yesterday Morning’s Homicide Victim Identified

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Brady and Terry for sending photos. This follows yesterday morning’s shooting homicide in the circle. From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch are investigating a homicide that occurred on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Thomas Circle and Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.

At approximately 9:47 am, MPD officers heard the sound of a gunshot. Members conducted a search and were directed by witnesses to the listed location. Upon arrival, members located an adult male victim, inside of a tent, (more…)

Little Chicken opening this Friday!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Rey Lopez

From an email:

“Nestled in a hidden alley between L and M Street (Midtown Center), Little Chicken, the new fried chicken concept from Grazie Grazie owner, Casey Patten, and Michelin-starred chefs, Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan, offers guests an escape from the mundane with their craveworthy bites, creative cocktails, and energetic atmosphere. (more…)

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