Dupont Circle - PoPville

“A Plant Cafe Sprouting Summer 2022”

Published May 24, 2022 at 12:45PM

1825 18th Street, NW upstairs from Bar Charley

PLNTR’s website says:

“PLNTR is an online plant boutique and interior plant design company. We install and maintain live and artificial plants for residential and commercial clients and lead workshops for private and corporate events. You can also shop with us online for local delivery, at our local pop-ups or find us at DC retailers, such as Shop Made in DC, where you can find an array of healthy plants, hand-crafted dried floral creations and planty-art. (more…)

Compliments Only should be opening first or second week of June in new P Street location

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 23, 2022 at 3:15PM

2029 P Street, NW

The folks at Compliments Only tell me they should be opening in the former Sorellina space the first or second week of June. New signage is looking good: (more…)

#sandwiches

Do you believe in miracles? Saint Arnold’s on Jefferson Reopening at Noon Today!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 20, 2022 at 10:35AM

1827 Jefferson Place NW, opened here in December 2010, had been closed since October 2021

From an email:

“just wanted to give you a heads up that the St. Arnold’s location on Jefferson Pl. in Dupont will officially be back open (Friday 5/20) at 12PM ET!” (more…)

“DC Vegan’s new Botanical Bar opens May 28th!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 18, 2022 at 8:35AM

1633 P Street, NW

Thanks to Noa for sending: “Botanical bar near the vegan place on P and 17th has an opening sign of May 28th and 29th”

The Botanical Bar comes directly underneath and from the owners of DC Vegan Deli.

One of the owners shares a mouth watering photo of what’s to come: (more…)

Boogy & Peel opens in Dupont (note: closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 16, 2022 at 4:05PM

1 Dupont Circle, NW

Thanks to Sydney for sending the update on Boogy & Peel “they’re open!” Their website lists hours as: (more…)

#pizza

“The Tryst Trading Company has made the decision not to reopen Tryst at the Phillips”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 12, 2022 at 12:45PM

1600 21st Street, NW

Thanks to Chandler for sending: “Tryst at the Phillips is not reopening. Details can be found here:

Dear Guests,

The Tryst Trading Company has made the decision not to reopen Tryst at the Phillips. Sharing a space with one of the country’s best private art collections for nearly 10 years has been an honor and a privilege. We will miss making meaningful connections with both regulars and tourists visiting the cafe to recharge, reflect, and reconnect. (more…)

Tickets Now On Sale for “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” Coming to the National Geographic Museum

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 5, 2022 at 11:35AM

courtesy The National Geographic Museum

From a press release:

“New Immersive Experience Opening June 17 Celebrates Centennial of King Tut’s Discovery and the Wonders of Egypt

WHAT: Visitors can purchase tickets starting, May 5, at 8:30 a.m. EST for “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience”–a cinematic immersive exhibition that takes guests on a journey to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Created in partnership with Paquin Entertainment Group and Immersive Experiences, the exhibition features innovative video projections and soundscapes that transport visitors to Egypt. (more…)

“RIP Dupont Circle Philz”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 5, 2022 at 9:05AM

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: Some are saying this is where a Amazon Go is coming.

Been getting a lot of messages like this: “RIP Dupont Circle Philz

Favorite coffee spot(s) nearby?”

Philz opened here to much excitement back in 2018. Prior to them this was the home to a Cosi that closed back in 2014.

PF Chang’s To Go Looks Ready To Go Soon

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 4, 2022 at 11:35AM

1120 20th Street NW

Thanks to Hillary for sending the new PF Chang’s To Go signage at 20th and L St Street, NW.

From PF Chang’s website:

“With our convenient online ordering options, you can enjoy bold, authentically crafted Asian food whenever the craving hits. Get your next meal prepped for pickup, ready for easy takeout, or delivered right to you. (more…)

Next Level

By Prince Of Petworth

Published May 2, 2022 at 9:35AM

23rd and Q Street, NW

Yikes, thanks to Cyrus for sending this morning around 7:45am: “Abandoned on sidewalk”

Not sure if this happened this morning or last night but another reader reported hearing a car alarm all night from around 29th Street, NW but that might not be related.

Jonny shares a different angle: (more…)