1901 Q Street, NW
Earlier this month there were concerns about what was going on inside Diego’s. Thanks to Paul for sending the photo above announcing a Friday reopening. Updates if they are indeed allowed to open this Friday.
Dupont Circle
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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…)
Bagels Etc. at 2122 P Street, NW
Now more than ever.
Will with the very important heads up last night:
“As a heads up to anyone in the DuPont area–P Street Bagels is still open and seems like they could use some help. One of the owners said sales way down (as you can imagine). (more…)
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.
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.
1214 18th Street, NW
Thanks to TE for sending the Chick Fil A opening news for Downtown/Dupont.
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?
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…)
1901 Q Street, NW. Photo by AgnosticPreachersKid via Wikipedia
“Dear PoPville,
Walked by Diego’s in Dupont and there were workmen taking down all of the portraits on the wall. Hopeful they are renovating not closing…?”
Ed. Note: Calls to the shop go unanswered, understandably, but without voicemail. Anyone hear anything? A lot of history here.
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!”