Thanks to DCAKen for sending: “A Capital Bikeshare dock and bike burned up in Dupont Circle”
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…)
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…)
|
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…)