From Fine Book Fairs:
“The Georgetown Rare Book Fair will bring antiquarian booksellers from across the country to Washington DC’s historic City Tavern Club.
THE PROGRAM (more…)
Georgetown
1301 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From a press release:
“DIG, the chef-centric eatery based in New York City, will expand into Washington, D.C. with the launch of a restaurant in Georgetown. Located at the corner of N St. and Wisconsin Ave NW, DIG will make its debut on April 30.
DIG’s menu is scratch-cooked, featuring nourishing foods that are both familiar and surprising. The menu is rotated regularly to showcase the freshest vegetables of the season. Highlights include (more…)
Thanks to Luchini for sharing this sweet gesture at the Transformer house in Georgetown. Perhaps a parting gift? Stay tuned.
2617 P Street, NW previously home to a Seven Eleven
Thanks to Luke for sending the update: “Aaaaand Streets Market on P Street is open as of a couple hours ago. That ice cream section is dangerous.” and photos: (more…)
3265 Prospect Street, NW
Last week the Georgetowner reported Booeymonger had closed after 50 years and coming
“will be a French bistro, Samuel said, from the owners of Zeppelin and Chaplin’s, two restaurants on 9th Street in Shaw. He added that he understands that the new business owners, Ari and Claire Wilder, plan to call it La Bonne Vache — “The Good Cow.””
The sign on their door still says: (more…)
3288 M Street, NW previously home to Pinkberry
“Expert ear piercings with needles & a wide assortment of earrings to build your dream Earscape®” (more…)
1057 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“FANGYÁN, the high-end clothing brand inspired by Asian culture, announced today it will open its first Washington, DC storefront in Georgetown at 1057 Wisconsin Avenue NW in late Spring 2023. The DC-based clothing brand signed a five-year lease for the 1,492-square-foot space with EastBanc, a leading real estate developer, after experimenting in the Georgetown market at EastBanc’s retail incubator, Concept 31/M.
Once it opens its doors, FANGYÁN’s Georgetown store will feature collections from more than 15 Asian designers and labels such as Mukzin, ZI II CI IEN and Fansilanen, in addition to its own brand of silk, wool and cashmere styles including, outerwear, swimwear, dresses and more. The store’s design will feature traditional Hui Style architectural elements known for exquisite craftsmanship, elegance and rich cultural connotations, drawing inspiration from intricate wood carvings and black and white walls to create a sense of modernity. FANGYÁN Georgetown will be a multifunctional space for exhibitions and events such as fashion shows and forums. Customers will be able shop alongside top designers and fashion insiders who will offer FANGYÁN customers personalized recommendations and services. (more…)
3207 O Street, NW
Wowza, I did not think they’d be coming back after so many years. They’ve been closed since a fire back in 2018. (more…)
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Update from NPS: “To report illegal activity in any of the federal reservations managed by us, you can contact the US Park Police at 202-610-7500”
“Dear PoPville,
This makeshift landfill appeared just off Whitehaven Trail (behind the Safeway on Wisconsin Ave). Someone seems to be dumping and possibly sorting trash here. There’s no vehicle access, so they must be carrying the garbage bags down the trail — very strange! (more…)
This rental is located at 36th Street NW near S Street NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)