1813 M Street, NW
You have my attention: (more…)
Downtown
1814 K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We’ve sadly seen Sichuan Pavilion- our favorite Sichuan restaurant around hands down- has not reopened yet, even for takeout- we call pretty much every week (desperate!) and get a message that they are still closed. Has anyone heard anything about this wonderful spot? Hoping they are OK, but this extended shutdown has us worried.” (more…)
Photo by Will Smith outside One Thomas Circle, NW
Yesterday we posted about the Wawa truck unloading goods out front. Thanks to Jim for passing on Wawa’s reply to Will’s query about the opening date:
“THIS Thursday! (8/6, 8am)”
So it is written, so it is so.
outside One Thomas Circle, NW Photo by Jim Cordes
Since the Adams Morgan Wawa abruptly closed about a month ago, folks have been asking for updates about the Thomas Circle one (formerly a West Wing Cafe.) Thanks to Jim for reporting live on the scene at 8:48am: (more…)
1155 14th Street, NW. Mural by MISS CHELOVE
Thanks to Kevin for sending.
A press release from December says:
“Hotel Zena, an Art-Infused Tribute to Female Empowerment, to Open in Washington, D.C. [originally in spring] (more…)
1011 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Thanks to Josh for passing on the latest sad news from 19th Street:
“We’re sad to say it, but we are not re-opening our K Street location. All of us here at Naf Naf thank you for being a loyal fan and for supporting us. We will miss you greatly and hope to see you again at one of our other locations.
With gratitude,
Team Naf”
Naf Naf opened up here in October 2017.
1250 New York Ave, NW. Photo by AgnosticPreachersKid via wikipedia
From a press release:
“The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) reopens to the public on Saturday, August 1. With guidance from the D.C. government, D.C. Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the museum has developed new cleaning, safety, health and operational protocols. A maximum of 200 visitors per day are allowed, and advance purchase of a timed ticket is strongly encouraged. On most days, the museum’s hours of operation remain unchanged. Extended hours are planned on select dates. Visitors should check https://nmwa.org/reopening for updated schedule information. (more…)
1100 13th Street, NW at L Street courtesy of Maddy’s Taproom
Thanks to Diego for passing on from Maddy’s Taproom:
“Dear Friends-
This hurts…our hearts are broken. Unfortunately, after 9 years of fun and friendships, Maddy’s will be closing it’s doors for good on Saturday July 25th. We tried, but the economic impact was just too much. Please come by and say farewell and help us to deplete some inventory and pay some staff(today through Saturday 12-9pm). (more…)
1627 K Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word about Taqueria Local, who only opened up back in 2018:
“loved their happy hour”
I’m told:
“Items such as menus, menu booklets, matches, napkins, etc…will be available at no charge.”
If you missed your chance at a purchase, stop by out front Eighteenth Street Lounge at 1212 18th Street, NW between 3pm and 6pm Saturday to get your piece. (more…)