Dupont Circle

Taking Trolling and Hate to a Whole New Low

By Prince Of Petworth

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“Dear PoPville,

An anti-gay message has been sprayed in front of Thaiphoon at Connecticut and S ST NW. I took theses photos Sunday night, after the Orlando shooting–not sure when it was sprayed. Also, is there a way to help clean the sidewalk? Do any neighbors have a pressure washer?”

Another reader updates:

“Looks like someone spray painted “DOWN WITH THE GAY AGENDA” on the sidewalk, and someone later painted over GAY to say GUN. (At least that’s what it looked like from across the street.) It’s cordoned off right now and police are on site.”

Today’s Rental is “in a wonderful building with a glorious roof top deck”

By Prince Of Petworth

1520 16th Street Northwest

This rental is located at 1520 16th Street, Northwest. The listing says:

“Gorgeous! New kitchen, hardwood floors, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths in an open split floor plan ideal for privacy. Washer and dryer in unit, steps to Dupont Circle, Logan and to downtown. All in a wonderful building with a glorious roof top deck. Off street parking for one car included.”

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You can see more photos here.

This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $3,250/Mo.

“Statement from Mayor Bowser in Response to Mass Shooting in Orlando”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by Jonathan Padget

“In response to the mass shooting at a nightclub in Orlando, FL, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement:

This morning, our hearts are heavy after hearing about the tragedy in Orlando. Just yesterday, we held the annual Capital Pride Parade, a celebration of the rich diversity and contributions of the LGBTQ community in the District of Columbia.

Ahead of today’s Capital Pride Festival, I have been briefed by MPD Chief Cathy Lanier about increased security measures. Today as always, we will not be deterred by hate as we gather to celebrate love.”

Scuttlebutt: New Beer Garden from NRG coming to Dupont?

By Prince Of Petworth

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A source deep in the industry shares some potentially exciting news about the Neighborhood Restaurant Group. They hear they are planning on a new beer garden for Dupont. I will give the scuttlebutt a 67% accuracy rating. And if it does happen I’m guessing it’ll be for the GBD space that closed back in March. Fingers crossed – updates when/if more is known.

Think Dupont could support a new beer garden as well as Sauf Haus a few blocks away?

Update – I’m told it’s definitely not at GBD. Hopefully rumors will be confirmed/denied on other Dupont locations next week – stay tuned and feel free to add your guesses of where it could possibly be?

“New Live Music Venue & Karaoke Bar” BUCKEYE + BEAR Opening in Dupont June 18th

By Prince Of Petworth

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Rendering of The Ballroom at BUCKEYE + BEAR.

From a press release:

“Live entertainment gets a remix this summer when BUCKEYE + BEAR, the unique new live music venue and sports bar, launches June 18 in the heart of Dupont (1730 M Street NW).

The eclectic 280-person venue features an exciting rotating weekly entertainment schedule, including multi-genre live entertainment, costume karaoke, comedy shows and trivia nights spread over two distinct spaces — The Ballroom and The Green Room. (more…)

Dupont Circle Fountain Remains a Mess

By Prince Of Petworth

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Been getting lots of emails and tweets about this over the last week or so, most recently Jonathan Padget writes last night:

“Okay this deal where everything around the fountain is soaked and water’s flowing into #DupontCircle itself is cray.”

Cray indeed, cray indeed. C’mon National Parks Service!!

“My friend would have to start the rabies vaccine tomorrow if she can’t get this information”

By Prince Of Petworth

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17th and S St, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday around 7:30 p.m. my friend’s dog Cobalt and a Husky (we think its name is Rex but aren’t sure) got into a fight at the S Street dog park and in the scuffle the husky bit my friend’s right forearm, just above her wrist.

Unfortunately, the phone number provided by Rex’s owner (we believe her name is Dita) is a dead end. At the strong urging of my doctors, we are just trying to locate the dog’s owner to find out if Rex has his vaccines and records.

My friend would have to start the rabies vaccine tomorrow if she can’t get this information. If anyone knows Rex and his owner I’d greatly appreciate your help in tracking down this info so we can hopefully avoid a painful and expensive procedure.”

DGS Delicatessen launching, to go lunch menu June 7th – Plus Bullfrog Bagels by the Dozen on Weekends

By Prince Of Petworth

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1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Beginning June 7th, DGS Delicatessen will offer a new, to go lunch menu available from 11:30 a.m. – 2: 30 p.m., Monday to Friday and 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The new and improved to-go counter will offer sandwiches like chicken schnitzel with dill mayo and bread and butter pickles and heirloom tomato with pickled red onion, sprouts and old bay mayo plus the acclaimed DGS pastrami and corned beef sandwiches.

On weekends, DGS will sell select varieties of Bullfrog Bagels by the dozen, along with cream cheese and house smoked salmon by the pound. New to the menu are bagel sandwiches; like the L.E.O with lox, eggs and caramelized onions or a classic fried egg sandwich with crispy pastrami and hollandaise.

The full menu, below, is only available at the sandwich counter and features items designed to travel well, especially when a more leisurely sit down lunch is not an option.

SANDWICH SHOP MENU (more…)

“Haven’t Seen Michael, who hands out the Express at Dupont metro, in a while”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Kim

“Have not seen him at the Dupont metro in a while. He’s been a constant figure there for years, so I found it a little strange that he’s been gone for a few weeks. Just wanted to know if anyone had any information about where he may have gone. I wanted to make sure he was alright. ​”

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