Thanks to a reader for passing on from GW Dining:
“Join PopUp Bagels founder Adam Goldberg for free hot bagels and schmear this Friday, December 13 at 11AM in Potomac Square! 🥯
“Help us taste test our #notfamousbutknown bagels before we come to town for good!”
STAY TUNED for the permanent location.
photo by Andrea A Phillips Photography
From an email:
“On behalf of your friendly neighborhood cookie crew, I wanted to announce Captain Cookie & the Milk Man’s Western Market grand opening, Friday December 6, starting with a ribbon cutting at 10am. (more…)
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Maman signs up in the old Paul space at Western Market!”
You can see their menus here, stay tuned for an opening date!
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Last night, I noticed tall fencing being put up along Rock Creek Parkway by the Kennedy Center and along Virginia Avenue near the Watergate. I drove past today on 66E, which was gridlocked because RCP was closed and barricaded by dumpster trucks and cops. Any idea what’s going on?”
Another reader writes:
“Why is there inauguration-level fencing around the Watergate? Is Netanyahu staying there or something?”
From MPD: (more…)
via google maps
Update with more details from the algemeiner, “‘You Corrupt the World!’ Jewish Man Wearing Kippah Assaulted in Washington, DC”
A reader passes on the alert from the Department of Justice (Wednesday):
“At approximately 8:30 am this morning, a DOJ contractor was walking outside of the Foggy Bottom Metro stop during his morning commute to the Bond Building. The contractor was struck by an assailant and continued to be assaulted until he was on the ground. (more…)
2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photo courtesy Sixty Vines
From a press release:
“Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for its revolutionary wine on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, will open its first D.C. location on Tuesday, June 11. Located in the heart of the Foggy Bottom neighborhood on Washington Circle, the new restaurant invites guests to sip and savor 60 different wines on tap selected from wine country regions around the globe. Sixty Vines will also offer seasonal vineyard-inspired dishes designed to be shared among friends. Spanning over 11,000 square feet, the new restaurant offers a transportive dining experience featuring indoor and patio seating, a full bar, and a private events space. (more…)
1809 E Street, NW
Thanks to L. for sending: “Was closed for a long time from COVID, another addition to the Foggy Bottom federal office food desert.”
2112 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to Y. for sending. Flower Child opened here back in 2019. (more…)
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Natalie for sending: “Paul in Western Market suddenly closed! Looks like it’s for good too. All of the appliances behind the counter gone and only the tables/chairs are left. Crazy!”
2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Brian for sending: “The Paul at 2000 Penn has closed as of last Saturday, not many left at this point!”
Looks like the only one left in DC is at 1275 K Street, NW off Franklin Square.