1840 18th Street, NW
Last week we were surprised to see Larry’s Lounge had “gone fishing”. Turns out they just missed a permit/license filing. All is well with the world again. Thanks to Aaron for the update from Larry’s:
“We’re reopening Wednesday, Nov. 6! Stop by and see us because we’ve missed you.”
Hot on the heels of “End the Gentrification of D.C. Neighborhoods! Support Public Libraries! No more Little Free Libraries!”, Brent writes:
“The former “Michelle Obama” LFL that was repeatedly vandalized is now back, and this one is really fancy. No longer any plaque honoring Michelle.”
2035 P Street, NW
Thanks to Capital Jeff for sending: “I’ve been here nearly 30 years & never seen DC Cafe closed at 6:30 on a Saturday evening.”
Scott writes: “D.C. Cafe in Dupont Circle is transforming.”
Looks like the photo says: Coming Soon – Swaramah – Falafel. I thought they already served Swarma and Falafel didn’t they? (more…)
From GoFundMe:
“Charlie was living in the same place in Dupont Circle for over 40 years before being forced out due to gentrification. For a variety of reasons, once he was forced to move he wasn’t set up for success and things haven’t worked out since moving to Mt. Pleasant a few years ago. Unfortunately, Charlie will soon be evicted and currently has no place to go. (more…)
Thanks to Christina (and everyone else) for sending:
“1414 17th St NW (Brunswick House) residents and neighboring buildings were evacuated at 4:30AM due to underground explosions. A loud bang (presumably a manhole cover blowing off) that shook the building woke up residents, followed by fire alarms and lights flickering. The police were keeping residents on P street and discouraged anyone from standing close to any manholes in the area. We were allowed to re-enter the building around 5AM, although there is no electricity.” (more…)
This rental is located in Dupont (T Street maybe?) The Craigslist ad says:
“$1695 / 500ft2 – Recently renovated Spacious studio in the heart of Dupont Circle! (more…)
1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW via Meiwah
UPDATE:
Azro asks:
“This past weekend I enjoyed brunch at Tatte in Boston. Best pastries ever. Rumor has it they are opening in DC. Is this true @PoPville ?”
Great news from another reader:
“In case you weren’t already in the know, tenants of 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW were made aware yesterday that the space formerly occupied by Meiwah will be replaced by Boston-based Tatte Bakery & Café. (more…)
1840 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Aaron for sending:
“I was going to drop in there on Friday after a birthday party, when I got there, they were closed before midnight. Sunday evening came, and they were still closed. It was odd. I went up to the door and they had a sign that said “Closed Gone Fishing”. I spoke with someone who works there that said they got closed down in a similar way as JRs with the liquor license expiring. I am told they closed on Wednesday and had been operating for some amount of time without a current liquor license. The person I spoke with said they may have to reapply for a liquor license from scratch because the amount of time that lapsed.” (more…)
21st and P Street, NW
Thanks to David for sharing the news:
“Excited to see Valley Brook Tea coming into the old Starbucks location at 21&P in Dupont. Had a great chat with the owner who hopes to open in late December. The company has a great story, too!” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Victoria Pickering
“The High Heel Race is one of Washington, DC most unique events with a rich history of “Crossing The Line Since 1986″. On the Tuesday before Halloween, thousands of spectators pack the Dupont Circle Neighborhood to watch hundreds of costumed drag queens show off their extravagant outfits and race down Historic 17th Street, NW.
Location: 17th Street, between P and S Streets NW near Dupont Circle
Race Time: Begins at 9 p.m. Participants gather as early as 6 p.m.”
The HIGH HEEL RACE from Ben Carver on Vimeo.
From MPD:
“On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, the 17th Street High Heel Race will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration:
The following streets will be posted as Emergency No Parking for the event from approximately 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
The following streets will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event from approximately 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.: (more…)