1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending:
“Passing along from my walk to work — saw this signage up in a window in between the Luna Diner and the former Starbucks at 1301 Connecticut. It seemed to me like this restaurant would take the space between Luna and the old Starbucks but I couldn’t quite tell. All the Starbucks windows still had the old “for lease” signs in them.”
Nice! This is Tokyo Pearl coming to the former Avenue Jack space. Updates as they get closer to opening.
“Dear PoPville,
Vader shadow on Masonic temple!!
Snapped this photo of the Masonic temple in 16th. Not sure if it’s new or not but pretty amazing.”
Thanks to Alisha and Greg for sending the latest in the Masonic Temple land development, uh, debate.
“Littered on windshields around 17th/P NW”
Lisa for the win with: “These flyers are messing up my Historic Dupont views on my morning commute.” (more…)
From PETA:
“Since spotting her in the area, PETA staffers have been visiting Henrietta, as they named her, near her nesting tree each morning with bags of chicken feed–and just today, they flew into motion and managed to catch her while she was fast asleep in her nest, possibly after a hard night of dealing with wind and rain. Now, we’re happy to report that Henrietta has been whisked to a safe haven at the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary in Maryland, where she’ll have friends, space to roam, and all the chicken feed that her heart desires. (more…)
1714 Connecticut Ave, NW
Check out Rosemarino D’Italia’s menu here.
Girardi tells us: “the best Italian restaurant in Alexandria is expanding into the District.” (more…)
From MPD:
“Tonight, MPD units responded to investigate a reported man with a gun in the area of New Hampshire Avenue and Randolph Street, NW. (more…)
1726 20th Street, NW
Update from Filter:
“Dear PoPville,
I just heard that Filter Coffee on 20th street in Dupont is closing after 10ish years? Has anyone else mentioned anything? Any idea of what will replace it?”
Another reader reports: (more…)
1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
HipCityVeg openedtheir first D.C. location in Chinatown back in 2016. You can check out their menu here.
This is the formerChickery (previously home to Black and Orange/Rogue States burger spot) which closed back in February 2018. (more…)
1727 Connecticut Ave, NW
A tipster sends word that Arqa Lebanese Fusion Restaurant and Bar has either opened or will open shortly in the (former) Bistro Bistro space.
From a Craigslist ad:
“ARQA is named after the small village in Lebanon that is home to the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean. Simple, comforting cuisine is showcased in the form of mezze (middle eastern tastings) and small plates. (more…)
Photo by Stephanie Mencimer
Briefly upstaged by the beauty at 2nd and K eating rice and beans, the 16th Street chicken is back and in fine form. Thanks to Stephanie for sharing: (more…)