14th and R Street, NW

Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from BodySmith:

“Dear BodySmith Clients, Members, and Employees

Good morning!

While I know we are all tired of wearing our masks, especially while working hard in the gym, I believe the majority of our members and personal training clients have become used to it and appreciate the feeling of safety when all in the gym remain fully masked. For this reason, BodySmith will remain a fully masked safe space for as long as we do business in DC…which brings me to the other important subject of this email.

It is likely that BodySmith will be closing at the end of March. (more…)


Joel reported around 7:40pm Thursday night “Two cars. Both drivers waking and apparently fine. At least one car totaled. Thankfully, no one appears to have been hurt — including no pedestrians standing on the sidewalk nearby when the Range Rover was slammed across the sidewalk and into that yard.” (more…)



1228 11th Street, NW

Update: Readers report they were robbed but are open – more a reason/reminder to show them so love!

Thanks to PK for sending: “Do we know what happened to Tortino?!?”

Anyone hear anything? Their Facebook was last updated in September 2021 but their website is still live – peep their menus. I called the restaurant but the phone just rings and rings without going to voicemail. Anyone know what’s up? (more…)



1628 15th Street, NW

Obviously whoever buys this (it’s going for $1,825,000) will likely be doing a massive renovation, understandably. Hopefully they are able to preserve much/some of the exterior (and interior I imagine) awesomeness . The brickwork, the windows, the stairs, the details are incredibly. I’m not holding my breath but hoping for a miracle. Behold some of the awesome: (more…)



1471 P Street, NW

From a press release:

Call Your Mother, the beloved Jew-ish deli, announces the forthcoming opening of its newest location, bringing good vibes and good food to the Logan Circle neighborhood. Taking over the space at 1471 P Street NW, the new Call Your Mother location will feature the signature bagels and creative sandwiches that earned the bagel shop and deli national acclaim. (more…)


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