
Thanks to J. for sending: “Sadly, looks like about a month or so, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Washington Hilton was replaced by a generic, Starbucks-serving-but-not-a-Starbucks clone. I loved the Coffee Bean iced coffee. Bah!” (more…)

Thanks to J. for sending: “Sadly, looks like about a month or so, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Washington Hilton was replaced by a generic, Starbucks-serving-but-not-a-Starbucks clone. I loved the Coffee Bean iced coffee. Bah!” (more…)

via google maps
From MPD (sent at 4:01am): “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, NW. Lookout for 2 B/Ms, 5’8, wearing all black clothing. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”
Updates if/when more is released.

This rental is located at 1600 T Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

21st and Massachusetts Ave, NW
A reader reports: “Signal is turned and westbound Massachusetts gets directly conflicting signals every cycle”
Ed. Note: OP has already filed a 311 request.
Unrelated but another reader warns Saturday morning: “there is a TON of black ice out on the roads right now, especially around Chevy Chase circle. Just skidded out on Connecticut just north of circle.”

This rental is located at 1735 T Street NW near 17th Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

1514 Connecticut Ave, NW
From taim:
“With roots in the Mediterranean, taim is joining DC-area volunteers to bring local and global support to those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake. On Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2023, taim mediterranean kitchen will be working with the Turkish Embassy to collect top-needed supplies at its restaurants in Dupont Circle and College Park, Maryland. In exchange, taim will provide each donor a card immediately redeemable for a free entree. (more…)

1608 17th Street, NW
Thanks to The New Washington Land Company for sharing with us:
“We are excited to welcome our new neighbor Au Lait to the cozy spot downstairs! Be sure to check them out and enjoy a fresh coffee or sandwich the next time you stop by TNWLC!”
Their menus: (more…)

1350 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to PJ and Sarah for sending: “Dos Toros coming to the old Philz space right below the circle” (more…)

1513 17th Street, NW courtesy Duke’s Grocery
From a press release:
“Duke’s Grocery will reach a milestone on September 6, 2023 with the ten-year anniversary of its original location in Dupont Circle (1513 17th St, NW), and a series of celebrations is planned to commemorate a decade of serving the neighbourhood. Months ahead of the festivities, the restaurant will temporarily close for renovations and enhancements to the building on February 13. (more…)

Thanks to Andrea for sending the new signage: “A nod to the past from the new Thai pub opening soon in Dupont” (more…)