1921 Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The permanent closing of the Temple Heights branch Post Office in Dupont Circle at 1921 Florida Ave NW has been postponed to mid January. The building it is in is being renovated and they are not planning to reopen a Temple Heights branch post office there or anywhere else. (more…)
1633 P Street, NW
From a press release:
“Alaskan born, New Jersey and Philly bred Chef, David Aaron Gravenmier has signed on as the new Executive Chef at DC Vegan, effective immediately.
Chef David brings over 10 years of vegan restaurant experience as the former Sous Chef at Philadelphia’s wildly popular Vedge restaurant and Executive Chef at DC based vegan fan favorite, Fancy Radish.
Chef David will be expanding on DC Vegan’s Italian-American ‘vegetable-forward’ menu offerings as well as rolling out a special NYE prix fixe menu featuring inventive dishes like Carrot Osso Bucco and House-made Gnocchi. (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending this nice touch in Dupont Circle.
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW courtesy Dos Toros
From Dos Toros:
“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria will open its second D.C. location in Dupont Circle, Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 a.m. Dos Toros will offer free burritos to the first 50 people in line for lunch at 10:30am, along with swag, and a spin to win prize wheel awarding free guacamole, salsa, entrées and more. (more…)
1718 Connecticut Ave, NW
I’m hearing some very tasty scuttlebutt that Bagels and Baguette could be coming to the former Bethesda Bagels space in Dupont Circle. I give this a 78% likelihood. (more…)
1900 N Street, NW photo by JM
You can see their menus here.
From an email:
“At the crossroads of legendary hospitality and unmatched culinary expertise, you’ll find Balos: a zestful dining experience built on the freshest, most vibrant Mediterranean dishes the city has to offer. Named after a lush, lively lagoon nestled on the outskirts of Crete, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Digging up kalorama at 17th for the second time in 30 days. Has to be the third or fourth time this year. Last time was gas, then they paved. Now it’s water, which I’m assuming will be followed by paving. Seems like usual maintenance but the timing is hilarious. Tempted to do some digging into this…”
Thanks to N. and S. for sending over the weekend: “Dupont fountain water orange?!” (more…)
1145 19th Street, NW
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
1837 M Street, NW
Almost exactly a year ago we learned that a Dog Haus Biergarten was coming to the former Chipotle, which closed under Boqueria in 2021 and moved to Connecticut Ave. A peek inside the space now reveals lots of progress: (more…)