
3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Did a double take when I passed by the old, still feel weird saying that, Bestworld the other day: (more…)

3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Did a double take when I passed by the old, still feel weird saying that, Bestworld the other day: (more…)

3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Earlier this month we posted that Dos Locos applies for liquor license in Mount Pleasant at same address as Dos Gringos. At the time no placards were posted and an employee didn’t know anything about the development. Now the placards have been posted for Dos Locos at the lower level: (more…)

3201 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Update from a reader: “Leon needs our grace right now, he’s trying really hard to get back on top of his customers’ orders. He was assaulted over the holiday and is having a family emergency. Would we have preferred he put a sign up and let us know how to reach him or when he would be back? Sure. But none of us know what we will be able to handle when something terrible happens and you are the only one running the shop. Leon does good work and he is honest. There are very few cobblers left in the city or anywhere. It’s hard dirty work, and no one is apprenticing anymore. So while we have a few good craftsmen in our city we may need to acknowledge that when something really hard happens in their life, we may not get our shoes on time.”
“Dear PoPville,
Leon’s Shoe Repair in Mt Pleasant is a staple in the neighborhood. He hasn’t been open or there for about a month, (more…)

3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Well this is wild. A liquor license placard for Dos Locos has been applied for at 3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW – which is currently home to the long standing Mount Pleasant institution – Dos Gringos. When I walked by the placard wasn’t actually posted and a worker looked at my like I was crazy when I asked if they’d heard about it. ANYWAY, unclear if this would be a new spot, co-located or what… – The placard for Dos Locos says: (more…)

A stroll through Mount Pleasant captures a lot of mixed emotions during this holiday season: (more…)

3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
LA TEJANA shared the update on Friday:
“Next week will be our last week operating nighttime service. Don’t worry, breakfast isn’t going anywhere – our plan is to expand our breakfast and catering operations and build on what we do best. The closure of nighttime is due to several factors (more…)

3110 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Major love for Martha Dear in magical Mount Pleasant:
“5 YEARS AGO TODAY WE OPENED OUR DOORS!! ALL GAS, NO BRAKES.
BEYOND GRATEFUL TO OUR GUESTS AND STAFF (PAST AND PRESENT). THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR DREAM FROM DAY ONE. LOVE T + D.” (more…)

“The Mount Pleasant Perpetual Stew Project
a free stone soup-style community meal for these trying times ✨ the stew returns, winter 2025
The Stew is back! Your faithful stewards will be back in action January 10th to kick off our next season. We’ll be back in Lamont Plaza, ladles ready and arms open 💛🫛🥔🥕🌽🧅 ” (more…)

Mt. Pleasant Street and Park Rd, NW
“Dear PoPville,
A whole year has passed and work has completely stopped at the MtP peace building! Do you know what’s is going on? Of course, it’s perfect irony that we have no peace this year.”
Anyone hear what’s up?

3162 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending above: “Streatery down at Beau Thai in Mt P.”
And thanks to Andy for sending: “More Streateries going, going,… (more…)