Update ANC Rep Randy Downs: “Not to fret. The StrEATeries will be back in week or so after necessary roadway construction to officially designate them StrEATery zones.
#17thStNW will be the first location in the city to make this happen.”
Thanks to Vicky and Janine for sending: “all the streateries on 17th gone?!”
Yesterday we learned that Le Diplomate’s Q Street streatery had been removed though the larger 14th Street side remains. (more…)
1817 M Street, NW Photo by Fava Pot
Ed. Note: This is the former Oki Bowl, Sala Thai, Moaz space.
Thanks to Lara for passing on from Fava Pot:
“Egypt in the heart of DC! We are honored to present Egyptian Street Food by Fava Pot!!
Who said going back to work from the office is boring? Our team will make lunching in DC is so much fun from now on! Stay tuned for our hole in the wall at M street@dupontcircledc
Sneak Peek at some of our mouth watering Egyptian goodnees that we will serve at M street” (more…)
From Dupont Underground:
“Have you ever noticed how you find things you never would’ve imagined in your relative’s basement? Dupont’s Basement is an arts market that relishes in the fancily strange and unique to bring a fun shopping experience to the Dupont neighborhood.
There will be a total of 18 unique vendors showcasing their creative works!
Sunday, July 11, 2021
12:00 PM 5:00 PM
Dupont Underground 19 Dupont Circle Northwest”
Thanks to Jenna for sending: “looks like Magnolia will be Foxtrot now?”
For those unfamiliar: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:58 pm, officers from the Second District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, two adult victims were located. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos and video below: (more…)
Yesterday’s rental for those who missed it.
This rental is located at 1512 Swann Street NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$6,295 / 3br – 1483ft2 – Swann Street Spectacular: 3BD/2.5BA Victorian w/ Parking (Dupont Circle) (more…)
photo via 17th St Pride Block Party!
From an email:
“17th STREET PRIDE SIDEWALK PARTY
Come out and enjoy all the amenities and space 17th St. has to offer. Picnic, hangout, socialize, dance, eat, drink, and shop. Restaurants and bars will be offering specials and parking will be cleared for extra space and seating.
12PM – 5PM on 17th St. from R to P St NW (more…)
sneak peek inside 1223 Connecticut Ave, NW via Facebook
Thanks to Jason for sending: “Mayflower Club coming to former Dirty Martini location”
Mayflower Club’s Facebook says:
“Our story begins in 1933, during the waning days of Prohibition. Police raided the speakeasy housed in this building, seizing large quantities of illegal alcohol and arresting the proprietor, Zachariah “Zebbie” Goldsmith.
Today, 1223 Connecticut Ave., just south of Dupont Circle, is soon to be the home to The Mayflower Club and Zebbie’s Garden a multi-level restaurant, bar, and lounge. (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
Holy moly, check out some more photos inside the newly opened Swingers “a world of verdant, undulating crazy golf courses featuring a 1920s English golf clubhouse, multiple cocktail bars with over 20 hand-crafted cocktails, gourmet street food vendors, an outdoor patio space with a retractable roof for year-round use, and private event spaces. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Has anyone in or around Dupont Circle heard a woman singing for hours on end?
She sings in the morning. She sings all day. She sings late at night. Oh and did I mention that she always sings the same three notes?
“aah–Aah–AAH!!–Aah–aah”
Over and over and over and over and over…
I think it’s safe to say this woman suffers from some sort of mental health issue. Benedictine monks don’t chant the same three notes for hours on end and chanting is literally part of their job.
She started singing this morning (Thursday) at 7:45 am. She’s still singing. (more…)