Dupont Circle

Did somebody say weekday lunch burrito takeover?! Hell yes. Meet El Gabacho

By Prince Of Petworth


2002 P Street, NW courtesy Amparo Fondita

From an email:

“Amparo Fondita, a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Dupont Circle, is ditching the traditional lunch format and rolling out a weekday lunch burrito takeover by its sister concept El Gabacho. The April pop-up also serves as a preview of El Gabacho, Irabién’s forthcoming fast-casual concept, inspired by those formative stops in Villa Ahumada in the Chihuahua desert. It’s “simple, soulful food that honors tradition while meeting the moment,” according to Chef/Owner Christian Irabién.

The El Gabacho pop-up at Amparo, live through August 14th, (more…)

“ala DC Finishes First Phase of Renovations” in Dupont Circle – Dining Room Reopens Today!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Nina Palazzolo

From an email:

“ala is reopening its doors at their Dupont location today, Friday, March 20, starting with the dining room area. The upgrades include a 220 person capacity and bright, Mediterranean-inspired architecture. The patio and upstairs are soon to follow in time for guests to enjoy the warmer weather. The Levantine restaurant which opened in 2021 chose to invest in a renovation now to create a space to truly bring people together in the DC community. (more…)

“Holi Festival, India’s Festival of Colors, with colorful powder throwing, March 7 at Dupont Circle”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo courtesy Dupont Circle BID

Saturday, March 7th:

“In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Dupont Circle BID will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. in Dupont Circle park. Festivities begin with upbeat Indian music spun by DJ Pandu, followed by Indian cultural dancing on stage by renowned dance troupes including Studio Dhoom. Free to dance!”

From an email:

“India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, known as the Festival of Colors, which welcomes the season of spring, will be celebrated on Saturday March 7 at Dupont Circle Park from noon until 4 p.m. (more…)

About that Huge Police Response on 16th Street Last Night (originating at 14th and U St, NW)

By Prince Of Petworth


16th Street, NW between Q and Corcoran

From MPD:

“On Friday, February 27, 2026, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Third District officers were flagged down near the intersection of 14th Street, NW, and U Street, NW, for the report of a man making threats while brandishing a knife. Officers located the suspect, still brandishing a knife, in the 1600 block of 16th Street, Northwest. (more…)

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