Dupont Circle

“Duke’s Launches Pappy Van Winkle Charity Auction, Spirits Shop and Memorial Day Weekend Patio BBQ”

By Prince Of Petworth


1513 17th Street, NW

From Duke’s:

“It’s a very busy week at Duke’s Grocery in Dupont Circle. Today, the gastropub launches a ​Pappy Van Winkle Charity Auction​ to raise money for So Others Might Eat (SOME), opens a Spirits Shop and announces plans to grill full Memorial Day Weekend platters on the patio.

For the charity auction, donors can select the Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year or the Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year. 100% of auction proceeds will be donated to SOME. Speaking of bourbon, Duke’s also opens a Spirits Shop, with kits available. For example, the Botanist Gin Martini Pack comes with two ​Stölzle ​crystal martini glasses, stainless steel shaker and deluxe stirrer. Limited edition bottles from Blanton’s, Eagle Rare and Weller are also available.

This weekend, a huge smoker takes over the front patio facing 17th Street for a traditional Memorial Day Weekend cookout. (more…)

Dagger: WBJ says Kramerbooks will be moving from Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth


1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Oh no!!! Thanks to all who messaged us the Washington Business Journal article by Alex Koma:

“It’s official: Kramerbooks owner Steve Salis says he’s ready to move the hybrid bookshop-cafe out of its Dupont Circle home.

He doesn’t have a new location to announce yet, but this would mark the end of Kramer’s 44-year run in the neighborhood.”

STAY TUNED.

Progress at Pupatella!!

By Prince Of Petworth


18th and S Street, NW

Thanks to Watson for sending what looks like an oven under there: “construction signs on 18th and S at the old Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro!”

Back in February which feels like a million years ago, we posted confirmation about Pupatella taking over the old Rosemarys Thyme space.

Stay tuned.

Renovations/Reconfiguration coming to Firefly?

By Prince Of Petworth


1310 New Hampshire Ave, NW

Thanks to JoeNotExotic (love that name, by the by) for sending:

“Does anyone in DC know what’s going on with Firefly? I will cry super big tears if it’s gone forever.”

Ed. Note: Last week we noted renovations coming to Number Nine in Logan Circle. Presumably we’ll see many more as guidance comes on how bars/restaurants may reopen with social distancing?

“sounded like an explosion in an alley way on R Street and 16th NW”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by Diana

a reader reports:

“Around 0845 this morning there was what sounded like an explosion in an alley way on R Street and 16th NW. There is currently significant police activity around the alley and there is a garbage truck stuck in the alley surrounded by what appears to be black soot/residue. The sanitation workers looked pretty shaken up but physically looked ok (save any hearing issues).”

Pamela reports: (more…)

It really happened

By Prince Of Petworth


1527 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Fin for sending: “Great Wall on 14th street reopened for take out and delivery. Got me some delicious spicy MaPo Tofu last night. They were so happy to see us. We were even happier to see them.”

And thanks to BSmith for sending the above: “lunch today from KOSTAS at Greek Deli – made my day!”

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