2920 M Street, NW
Thanks to Todd for sending: “Georgetown Social opened Friday in what used to be a chocolate shop.”
For a minute it looked like they’d be called Hatay Turkish Bistro and Cafe: (more…)
Georgetown
3259 M Street, NW
From an email:
“Starting this week, treat yourself to the coziest WFH gear from Roots before they say goodbye to Georgetown! The Canadian brand’s men’s, women’s, and kids’ comfy sweats, outerwear, and more is on sale for up to 75% off, only at their Georgetown location.
WHEN: Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 4-8pm and Saturdays 12-6pm from Wednesday, August 5 to Saturday, September 5” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit announced an arrest has been made in reference to two separate Burglary One and Sexual Assault offenses that occurred in 2014, at a residence, in the 3300 block of Prospect Street, Northwest. (more…)
3428 O Street, NW photo by Kayla Wallace for Call Your Mother
From Call Your Mother:
“Call Your Mother, Washington D.C.’s nationally renowned, locally grown “Jew-ish” deli, opens in Georgetown, Wednesday, July 29.
Sitting pretty in pink at the corner of 35th and O streets NW, Call Your Mother Georgetown is the bagel brand’s fourth location. The shop boasts 1100 square feet dressed in the original pink color from the building’s previous occupant, GreenWork Florals, and accented by Call Your Mother’s signature teal. (more…)
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed that the Paul bakery and Bluestone Lane on Wisconsin have closed. Both have windows papered over. Paul looks to be permanently closed considering the signage is gone – this happened a couple weeks ago. Bluestone looks to be temporarily closed based on the letter they posted – this happened in the last few days, I believe.” (more…)
2918 M Street, NW
Damn it. I loved window shopping at Cherub Antiques Gallery. Their website says:
“SALE: 20-50% OFF! Click through to individual item pages to see both original and sale prices. (Only the original price shows on catalog listing.)
Our storefront is closing after 36 years. We will be open Thurs.-Sat., July 2-Aug. 1, 12-5 p.m. and by appt. (more…)
Photo by C-JRCook
*This series will feature any pets in a backpack/bag. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not.
Thanks to C-JRCook for sending:
“Fortunately chauffeurs are regarded as essential workers. Wilson spotted taking a ride in a backpack at Georgetown Waterfront Park.”
Oof, missed this one. Back in June 2018 Jose Andres opened this America Eats Tavern in the former Old Glory BBQ space. Per the above note, they will not be ropening.
3139 M Street, NW
But the good news is that a Levain Bakery is indeed coming to the old Johnny Rockets space a few doors down: (more…)
Thanks to Lissy for sending from Saturday night:
“We spotted what we discovered was this newly married couple a few tables over. People had been sending them glasses of champagne with one couple offering to buy them a bottle to take home. Here is a video as they got up to leave. The entire restaurant clapped for them when they got up to leave. It was heartwarming.”
Please email your awesomeness to [email protected] and let me know where you found it.
Thanks to all who sent word about Washington Sports Club permanently closing their Gallery Place/Chinatown (783 7th Street, NW) and Georgetown (3222 M Street, NW) locations. Read the closure announcements: (more…)