“Dear PoPville,
It’s been a while since Melody Music on Connecticut Avenue closed, but there was a Melody Music shopping bag mixed in with the sidewalk leaves on Swan Street this morning, (more…)
Dupont Circle
Jane sends Saturday night around 8pm at 16th and T Street, NW.
17th and R Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Redevelopment of the former Cobalt and Townhouse Tavern building seems to have stopped months ago. Marwick Associates’ website still lists the property as a project for residential redevelopment, but there is no visible activity.”
and
“Any idea what’s going to happen to the abandoned building on the corner of 17th and R NW? Right across from Dupont Italian Kitchen, I’ve been seeing construction workers there and scaffolding, but can’t tell if any progress is being made & what towards.
1329 Connecticut Ave, NW
Otello closed here back in Sept. 2020 (opened in 1985!) The Pyramid, “A Golden Standard” appears to have opened in late October: (more…)
1605 17th Street, NW
Ed. Note: In January a GoFundMe was launched to support them but it only raised $1,475 out of a goal for $30,000.
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you have heard any intel about what happened to Debby Harper salon in Dupont. This nail salon is a favorite of thousands of women (and men) across DC. (more…)
This rental is located at 1908 Florida Ave NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,569 / 408ft2 – 408 Sq Ft, Apartment at President Madison near public transit (more…)
500 H Street, NE
A few folks were asking about Butter Chicken Company and the owner tells me about the long term plans which led to the closure of two DC spots (on H Street, NE above and in Dupont on 19th St) which suffered during the pandemic. The decision was made to become a national franchise. However, you can still find them in DC (more…)
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1817 M Street, NW
Fava Pot has also applied for a liquor license which says: “A restaurant with a focus on fast, casual Egyptian street food with 10 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 20.”
Update:
Fava Pot shares the good word on the opening date:
“We will officially be opening the door to our Dupont location (1817 M St NW) on Monday, November 8! (more…)
Outside Residents Cafe on the 18th Street. Their website says:
“Tucked away in the heart of Dupont Circle, in Washington D.C., Residents is a charming cafe & bar offering Washingtonians and travelers an exquisite indoor and outdoor dining and cocktail experience. The name Residents stems from our founders who were once immigrants and became Residents of this wonderful country and incredible city. We hope our guests become residents of Residents!
Residents offers a casual-chic cocktail and dining experience with a keen focus on high-quality, seasonal ingredients. We believe less is more and offer a cocktail and dining experience patrons won’t soon forget. Residents is a multi-sensory experience that involves all five senses: vision, touch, sound, smell, and taste. To include curated house playlists throughout the day and into the night. We skillfully use greenery to create a stunning and perfect ambiance with a beautiful array of plants. We can’t wait to see you.”
Truly Magnificent: (more…)
photo by Martha Wilson
Marth writes: “Thank you, DDOT for these bike lanes on 17th Street NW. With all of the one-way streets in this part of town, it’s really helpful to have these!”