1200 block of Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we learned that a Blank Street Coffee was coming to Chinatown/Penn Quarter. I just saw this signage up on Connecticut Ave in Dupont: (more…)
Dupont Circle
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photo by Eric P.
From WMATA:
“Red Line service info, as of 4:25pm:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Bus shuttles running every 7-10 min btwn Farragut North & Van Ness
Update: “Red Line service update, as of 7/31, 6:30p:
No train service btwn Farragut North & Van Ness. Trains are running in two segments: (1) Glenmont-Farragut North & (2) Shady Grove-Van Ness
Update, 10:41pm: “Red Line Service Update: Crews have been working continuously to make repairs, so service is restored between Farragut North & Van Ness in time for your morning commute. In the event there are any issues, we’ll have at least 40 shuttle buses ready to operate every 7-10 min.”
Update, Red Line update, 8/1, 4:35a:
“Service remains temporarily suspended btwn Farragut North & Van Ness as crews continue repairs to the low-voltage cables from Saturday’s arcing incident
Shuttle buses will operate every 7-10 min between Farragut North & Van Ness” (more…)
Thanks to Keely for sending:
“A friend coming back from Safeway spotted this masterpiece. The note seems to read (in my poor translation): (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
New sign up at Kalorama and Connecticut, in the little triangle-circle in front of the Chinese Embassy employees’ building.
I figured I’d better take a photo right away, since it’ll be taken out by a car failing to make that corner within a day or two.”
1207 19th Street, NW
Bar and Lounge 54 opened here in August 2020. Prior to Bar and Lounge 54 this space was Tulips which closed back in September 2018. Before them this space was home to Irish Whiskey (RIP $1 Champagne Brunch) and of course before them the legendary, in certain circles, Porter’s.
Thanks to Rosey for passing on the latest from Bar and Lounge 54: (more…)
11th and Lamont St, NW
One was the A Despedida (Goodbye!) Tag Sale at Bad Saint in Columbia Heights:
“We having A Despedida (Goodbye) Tag Sale, part 1! this Saturday (that’s TOMORROW), July 16 from 12:00-4:00pm.
We’ll have plates, glassware, silverware, decor and other miscellany.
We’ll also have small bites and your favorite Bad Saint sauces (sate oil, chile vinegar, XO sauce, etc.) for you to take home.
Swing by for a hug and pick up some bibs and bobs.
And stay tuned….our Despedida Tag Sale part 2 will be next Saturday, July 23!”
Ed. Note: Meanwhile construction continues at the corner in the former Room 11, stay tuned for more on the bar coming:
photo by Shaila Manyam
And the other epic line was a “vintage” sale announced on Tik Tok in Dupont: (more…)
Thanks to Brent for sending: “LOL”
Gonna need a new calendar!
Metro lists the advisory for “Advisory Effective: 8/9/20 – 8/31/22”
Light at the end of the tunnel?
17th and Q Street, NW
This is the former home of Pansaari which closed back in 2018.
The liquor license placard for Momo DC says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a seating capacity of 195 and Total Occupancy Load of 195. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 50. (more…)
1 Dupont Circle, NW
From an email:
“Wanted to bring your attention to Boogy & Peel’s grand opening party this Saturday 7/16, debuting the full menu and (dog-friendly) patio! (more…)
1515 17th Street, NW
E. asks: “Did Yogato close??”
Looks like they closed last sometime last summer (2021.)
Mr. Yogato sold for a dollar back in 2018. There were concerns starting in 2019. RIP.