1333 19th Street, NW
Aloha Poke opened in the old Jamba Juice space outside the Dupont south metro back in 2019 in the middle of DC’s poke explosion.
Thanks to A. for sending yesterday (Wed.): (more…)
Dupont Circle
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…)
1624 Q Street, NW “Enter through the 17th Street Alley behind Hank’s Oyster Bar”
“Tucked behind Hank’s Oyster Bar on 17th Street, Back Door Tacos is Dupont Circle’s best-kept secret. Step through the alley and discover a vibrant hideaway serving up tacos, ice-cold margs, and good vibes. (more…)
2155 P Street, NW
Not just La Merna coming to the old Duffy’s space on P Street in Dupont Circle!! Thanks to Jonathan for the heads up. Saints Way Sandwich Shop coming too: (more…)
“Holi Festival, India’s Festival of Colors, with colorful powder throwing, March 7 at Dupont Circle”
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…)
1307 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Tomorrow is today and an excellent sign of spring from 1921biergarten:
“We’re back, baby!! 🌿🍻 We’ve missed sharing our garten with you! Join us (Today, March 5) from 4–8pm for opening day and kick off the season with us. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
“Your neighborhood Chicago-Italian restaurant and tavern. Coming 2026.”
Thanks to Stephen for sending the new paint job going up at the old Duffy’s space on P Street. Last week we learned that La Merna was coming: (more…)
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…)
2153 P Street, NW
La Merna is coming to the former Duffy’s space in Dupont Circle.
The liquor license application says: (more…)
1605 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Oof. Thanks to Anthony for passing on:
“A Special Message From Zeleno DC
Dear Zeleno Customers, (more…)