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“Reminder to stay safe – Dupont Circle”

Published April 8, 2025 at 11:30AM

“Dear PoPville,

Last night I (38, F) was walking home through Dupont circle at about 8:50pm. As I approached the Northeast corner of the park, there was a man standing by a bench who slammed something (sounded like a brick or heavy rock) into the bench. It appeared that he was having a mental health episode or was in an altered state. I started walking more quickly and then began to run when I saw him winding up from about 25 feet away – he then threw the brick/rock at me and (more…)

#PSA

“Progress on Compass Coffee” coming to P Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2025 at 8:25AM | Updated April 7, 2025 at 10:18AM

2150 P Street, NW

Early last month we shared the news that Compass Coffee was coming to old soho coffee space in Dupont.

Thanks to Daniel for sending a first look inside at some of the progress made: (more…)

#openings

“It’s back on!” at least for today, anyway

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 4, 2025 at 3:15PM

I’ll take what we can get! Thanks to Aaron for sending earlier this morning:

“Yay! Fingers crossed it stays on.”

Stay tuned and enjoy it while you can!

#fountains

Down Goes the Dupont 7 Eleven

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 2, 2025 at 11:00AM

Connecticut and R Street, NW

Thanks to S. and A. for sending: “FYI 711 is closed. Dupont Circle.”

Ed. Note: This is the one next to the old Mi Casa that abruptly closed back in November and is currently vacant.

#closing

BREAKING: Julia’s Empanada Closing Next Door to the old Lucky Bar

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2025 at 11:35AM | Updated April 1, 2025 at 12:20PM

1221 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Jim for sending the sad news about Julia’s: “Today is the last day.” (more…)

“Any info on Lucky Bar coming back?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 28, 2025 at 10:00AM

1221 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to E. for checking in on Lucky Bar (sold back in 2021!!): “Been under renovation for years!?”

Anyone hear anything? Anyone know if any actual construction is even happening?

Stay tuned.

We now know what’s coming to the old Subway space on 17th in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 26, 2025 at 9:00AM

1613 17th Street, NW

Thanks to Chris for sending:

“a new medical marijuana dispensary is coming to the old subway on 17th St.in Dupont Circle. Picture of the license that’s on the window.” (more…)

“An Immersive Epicurean Experience into the Heart of Korean Culture – Onggi Restaurant, Korean “Jeong” Cuisine Opens in DC”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 24, 2025 at 3:45PM

courtesy Onggi

All the info on Onggi’s opening in Dupont Circle (2100 P Street, NW):

“A stone’s throw away from Dupont Circle, Onggi restaurant – An Immersive Epicurean Experience into the Heart of Korean Culture – emerges as a sanctuary where time-honored Korean culinary practices meet the modern palate. This innovative concept bridges royal court cuisine and cherished home cooking, celebrating Korea’s rich gastronomic landscape. (more…)