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Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen is Operating Delivery Only Out of Dupont!

Published February 10, 2021 at 3:15PM

via Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen

Whoa, Antonette asks: “Have you received any feedback about the Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Kitchen at 1825 Conn Ave NW?”

From Guy Fieri’s website:

“Flavortown Kitchen is a delivery only restaurant featuring real-deal flavors from Chef Guy Fieri. From our signature Bourbon Brown Sugar BBQ Wings to our award winning Mac N Cheese Burger, all of Flavortown’s favorites come straight to your door step.”

See the full menu here.

A D.C. location is indeed listed for 1825 Connecticut Avenue N.W. (more…)

LUNCH ALERT: Zorba’s Cafe is open and delicious!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 10, 2021 at 11:45AM

1612 20th Street, NW just off of Connecticut

Zorba’s also has one of my very favorite gyros in the District. Ah love this place. Was excited to see this over weekend: (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen because Willard Street is great. And the fireplace

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 9, 2021 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1736 Willard St NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1,750 Centrally Located Studio on Quiet Street in DuPont Circle with Basic U (Dupont Circle /Adams Morgan) (more…)

Today’s Rental was chosen because it’s on the top floor of the Cairo and the exposed brick, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 8, 2021 at 2:15PM

This rental is located at 1615 Q st, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,300 / 1br – 500ft2 – Penthouse apartment for rent in The Cairo (more…)

“Saw the same sticky note on 4 cars in this block.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 8, 2021 at 1:05PM

“Dear PoPville,

There’s some sort of scammer on Q between 17th and 18th leaving this sticky note on cars saying that they hit them and want to work something out? The sticky notes are all printed the exact same, not handwritten. Saw the same sticky note on 4 cars in this block.”

#PSA
#scam

Carjacking Reports Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2021 at 3:25PM

Wisconsin and Macomb Street, NW

Unfortunately more carjackings reported yesterday. Stacc Janford reported at 5:07pm “carjacking in broad day light at 3401 Idaho Ave NW. More cops showing up and some heading south down Wisconsin Ave”

Updates when/if more is released about the above.

And from MPD: “Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 1500 Block of 17th Street, Northwest (more…)

“I just wanted to apologize for not helping, see if she’s ok, and quite honestly get more details on what happened next?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 2, 2021 at 1:05PM

Photo by Clif Burns

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking my dog Daisy through Dupont Circle today (Tuesday, Feb 2nd) just before 11am in a failed attempt to meet Potomac Phil on this snowy Groundhog’s Day. While we were there, we saw a woman walking her adorable dog with the biggest, pointiest ears. All of a sudden, we heard a shriek, and a chorus of “DROP IT DROP IT!” Her dog got a rat. (more…)

Do You Believe in Miracles – Dolcezza Dupont edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2021 at 8:50AM

1704 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Christian for sending: “The Dolcezza on Connecticut Ave in Dupont reopened!”

Well this is welcome news, particular since the Starbucks at the corner has also closed. Dolcezza first opened here back in 2010. In September 2020 Dolcezza confirmed they’d be closing a number of cafes including Dupont. (more…)

#coronaville

Mi Casa coming to former Bareburger (Cosi) Space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 26, 2021 at 12:45PM

1647 20th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Mi Casa in the former Bareburger space says: “New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant featuring cuisine of northern Mexico, Tex Mex, and the American Southwest regions. (more…)

“Chipotle north of the circle on Connecticut Ave is gone.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 25, 2021 at 2:45PM

1629 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Tony for sending word: “Sad news for DuPont area residents….. Chipotle north of the circle on Connecticut Ave is gone. Went up to Woodley park location, and they confirmed the closure and said they are relocating somewhere near M street.”