1800 Connecticut Ave, NW
UPDATE from BrineOysterDC:
“Here’s what’s up (we share the same owners as Russia House!):
Most RH staff relocated during the pandemic, so they’ve been restaffing up and almost there! RH completed an entire remodel including a new bar, kitchen, bathrooms, & decor, & shooting to open early January!”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what’s the deal with Russia House? They say they are still closed because of the pandemic. (more…)
inside 2100 P Street, NW courtesy Duck Duck Goose
Ed. Note: This is the old Vintage 78 (and formerly Scion) space.
From a press release:
“Chef Ashish Alfred, known and celebrated for his Duck Duck Goose restaurants in Bethesda and Baltimore, announces the opening of Duck Duck Goose DC at 2100 P Street, NW in Dupont Circle on Wednesday, December 8. (more…)
1602 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Jack for sending this “Tree outside Floriana”
Thanks to Dito for sending with the finished topper: (more…)
Thanks to DCAKen for sending: “A Capital Bikeshare dock and bike burned up in Dupont Circle”
“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…)
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…)
