Dupont Circle

DVL featuring “rare bourbons” coming to the 2nd floor of the former Bertucci’s space on Connecticut Ave across from Shake Shack – Scuttlebutt for Downstairs

By Prince Of Petworth

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1220 Connecticut Ave, NW

Update: An incredibly good source tells me that the bourbon place will be located on the second floor and on the first floor we can expect a Cava Grill and a Citibank.

Finally word of a replacement for the prime Bertucci’s location vacant since Sept. of last year. The liquor license placard for DVL says:

“Light fare to mix with rare bourbons. No hood for food service. DJ and bands on occasion depending on the event. No nude performances. No dancing provided. Seating for 30 and Total Occupancy Load of 250.”

Updates when more details are known.

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MPD Seeks Person of Interest in Connection with an Assault with Gun in Dupont Circle Saturday Afternoon

By Prince Of Petworth

From MPD:

“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense, which occurred on Saturday, August 15, 2015, at approximately 1:45 pm in the 2000 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW.

Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.”

Fundraiser for Local DJ Stabbed 7 Times During a Robbery in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

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DJ Nestor via GoFundMe

“Dear PoPville,

DJ Nestor was attacked in the early hours on Thursday August 13 in the Dupont Circle area just as he entered his car.

The attacker demanded his wallet as he held a knife to his face and just as Nestor reached out to hand over the wallet, he was stabbed on the neck, face, chest, stomach, head and other parts of his body 7 times.

Thankfully they have released him from the hospital now, however, since he is injured and unable to work his friends and family are trying to raise funds to help pay his medical and living expenses (he is a father of two).

As a DJ, Nestor line of work is usually contractual and does not include a medical plan. As we are aware of this reality, we wish to help him meet his medical bills, pay the necessary medicine and also diminish his loss of income. Please help us?”

Happy 28th Anniversary to La Tomate

By Prince Of Petworth

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1701 CONNECTICUT AVE, NW

From an email:

“CELEBRATING 28 YEARS!
Join us for great deals, delicious food & drink to bring in our
28 years in business.

Happy Hour Special:

Buffet + One Drink for $10.00* only!
4:00pm-7:00pm (M-Sa)
TODAY until Sep 17

Three Course Dinner:

Choice of salad or soup, choice of three entrees,
& dessert for only $28.00*!
+A glass of wine can be substituted for starter or dessert
TODAY until Sep 7

*Tax & gratuity not included.”

Kramerbooks Presents Erotica Slam Tomorrow Night at 8pm

By Prince Of Petworth

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1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW

From an email:

“Kramerbooks Presents Erotica Slam THREE
Wednesday, August 19th 8pm (Tomorrow!)

Share your sweet and sexy love stories, dirty ditties, or erotic poems. Satirical or not, straight or gay, haiku or sonnets, all and everything are welcome.

Pieces must be less than 3 minutes each. We will be timing! At the end of the night the audience will vote on the best performance and the winner will get a prize.

EVERY READER will get Kramerbooks swag!

Too shy to read? Just come and enjoy the show!

Drinking and schmoozing starts at 7:30. Contributors will be drawn from a hat and the performances begin at 8pm.”

Sunday at the DCJCC – “The screenings are part of BBC Worldwide’s American Film Series to commemorate the 70th anniversary of WWII’s end”

By Prince Of Petworth

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1529 16th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Marking seventy years since the Allied victory over the Nazis, the Washington DCJCC (1529 16th Street NW) will be hosting a series of film screenings on Sunday, August 16. The critically acclaimed series, which includes four gripping films set around the Second World War, is a product of BBC Worldwide North America and each motion picture is based on a true story. (more…)

In Other Retractable Roof News – Sauf Haus is getting one too!

By Prince Of Petworth

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From an email:

“Sauf Haus is currently working on adding a retractable roof to the biergarten. Best part is that it’s on track to be completed by the first day of Oktoberfest!

We’re looking forward to being able to provide some comfortable, toasty, rooftop bier drinking throughout the fall/winter season.

It’s also great news for residents in DuPont as noise levels have been a concern, particularly with bars in the Golden Triangle area. The covered roof will contain much of the noise that may overflow–this was a big motivating factor in the owners’ decision as they’re working hard to become part of the neighborhood and not just another bar on the strip.

Designer Adam Ford (@glassdesigns) of Rollacover created the design, he’s also designed retractable roofs for the Argonaut, Jack Rose, Ivy & Coney and Red Rocks on H Street.

Also worth noting–we recently added wall to wall air ducts the blow some serious cool air on the roof so guests can enjoy the outdoor weather comfortably.”

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1216 18th Street, NW at the corner of Jefferson just off Connecticut Ave

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