1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
The Chickery (previously home to Black and Orange/Rogue States burger spot) closed back in February. Thanks to Eric for sending an update on who’s taking over the space – Fruitive. You can see their menu here. Anyone ever check out their CityCenter location? Stand by for a Dupont opening date.
*I have no idea where The Chickery’s chickens came from but the company is from Toronto and when the opportunity for alliteration comes my way, I strike.
Thanks to Danny for sending. And the video is even better:
@PoPville do you have any insights about this wonderful holiday herald I saw on New Hampshire? pic.twitter.com/mFbPk9W01P
— Danny Michaelis (@easilyBaffled) December 21, 2018
Should you spot a quiet act of heroism biking or not please send an email with a brief description and the neighborhood where it was witnessed to [email protected].
What does it all mean? Let me tell you what it all means. Nothing. It means nothing. In the wise words of Gorgias:
“Nothing exists; Even if something exists, nothing can be known about it; and Even if something can be known about it, knowledge about it can’t be communicated to others. Even if it can be communicated, it cannot be understood.”
Thanks to Will for sending:
“Starbucks Dupont south is closing on December 30th.”
What the hell – first one of the many Comfort One closes and now one of the many Starbucks is closing. Dark days in Dupont indeed.
Now hold on just a second – a liquor license application has just been applied for a Tokyo Pearl at 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW: (more…)
“PoPville Peeps,
My Fellow Charlie’s Place volunteers and I were overwhelmed with the donations we received from the PoPville community for our Thanksgiving dinner last month. In fact, the donations allowed us to cover not only that Thanksgiving meal, but also our upcoming Christmas dinner on Dec. 20. That’s why we’re not asking for dinner donations this time, we just want you to sit down and eat with us. Come out to see Charlie’s Place, and have a delicious meal with the rest of your DC community.
Charlie’s Place provides meals and counseling to our homeless DC neighbors in Dupont Circle, Adams Morgan and beyond. For our Christmas meal this year we’ve decided to expand the guest list to not just our homeless DC neighbors, but also our Charlie’s Place staff and other Charlie’s Place DC neighbors like you.
The dinner is this Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. Please RSVP here so we know how many to expect. Charlie’s Place is located at 1820 Connecticut Ave. NW.
I know what you’re thinking: (more…)
1625 Connecticut Ave, NW
There was a time when the sun never set on a Comfort One Shoes in Dupont Circle.
Thanks to Jonathan Padget for sharing: “next to a shuttered Lou Lou, but the psychic perseveres!”
Ed. Note: This is the old Lambda Rising bookstore space. The closed Lou Lou clothing space next door is the former former Melody Record Store space.
Updates when we learn who takes over both spaces.
1602 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending:
“Around 10:30 this morning. The tree is decorated with images of her and the names of the House Democrats that won. I just got lucky and was walking by when it happened. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Most DC residents have become all too familiar with the “holiday house” located on 16th Street NW. For the last decade+ the owners of the home have delighted the NW corridor with elaborate holiday decor covering nearly every square inch of their front yard. (more…)
This rental is located at 1722 19th Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1600 / 355ft2 – Vintage living at its best! Historic Building! Studio! (more…)
For those not familiar, Iron Gate 2.0 is one of the best restaurants in D.C.
1734 N Street, NW
Photo by wolfpackWX
From an email:
“This holiday season, Sunshine Sachs is organizing its 2nd annual coat drive on behalf of the amazing DC-based non-profit Martha’s Table.
On Friday, December 14th before 4pm in the metro DC area, our team will arrange pick-ups of your gently used outwear (coats, hats, scarves, gloves).
Additionally, between now and Dec. 14, you can drop your outerwear off at our Dupont Circle office (1875 Connecticut Ave NW) – just reach out to let us know when you’ll be dropping by, and we’ll come grab them from you. If you are interested in scheduling a pick-up, drop off please email [email protected].
Here’s to making someone else a little warmer this winter!”