“Dear PoPville,
Tonight was the second time in the last 2-3 weeks that I’ve noticed a napkin tied around around my car’s passenger side door handle while it was street parked in West End on 26th St NW. The first time I noticed it I removed it immediately, but then I noticed a new one again tonight, tied to the same door handle. (more…)
1320 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“David Winer principal, EatWell DC restaurants (www.EatWellDC.com) announced today that Grillfish, in the West End, and The Pig, Logan Circle/14th Street corridor, will temporarily close for the winter this coming Sunday after dinner service.
Those restaurant’s signature menu items will be available for delivery and takeout through EatWell’s Commissary and Logan Tavern restaurants, both on P Street NW in Logan Circle. (more…)
outside 1928 I Street, NW via IG
Thanks to Emily for passing on from Bon Matcha:
“After careful thought and consideration, we regret to say that Bôn Matcha will open its I St windows for the last time on December 13, 2020. For the past three years it has been our great joy and privilege to celebrate our heritage as Asian Americans with all of you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your routines for self-care, your weekend treats, and your midday breaks. Though we close our windows for now, we confess that we don’t believe this is goodbye, but rather, until next time. We have been blessed to be a part of your stories, and we promise that we have many more we’d like to tell. We eagerly look forward to the new hope and opportunity that tomorrow brings and hope to see you soon.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A crop of new signs popped up on our block today, then we noticed a large pile by the trash on a side street. Are campaign representatives allowed to move other campaign’s signs?”
On Thursday we shared from Attorney General Racine’s office:
“Is it legal to destroy election signs in the lead up to the election?
No. It is illegal under District law to intentionally remove, deface, damage, or destroy a lawfully placed billboard, poster, sign or other material relating to a candidate or referendum in the 30 days before the election or up to four days after the election. (more…)
I hadn’t realized Bertucci’s closed too: (more…)
Update: “Alright DC, we can finally say it: DOORS OPEN WEDNESDAY, 8/26 at 7am!! and we cannot wait to meet you!”
Back in October 2019 we learned that Boston’s Tatte Bakery & Cafe would be coming to the former Meiwah restaurant, which closed after 20 years in May 2019. They’ll be opening the new space this coming Monday the 24th Wednesday the 26th. (more…)
New Hampshire and M Street, NW
Timing, again, feels right to remind folks of our Democracy Tree. It was planted in 2000.
“This Tree is dedicated to the more than half million veterans, taxpayers, and citizens of the District of Columbia who, despite fighting in foreign wars, paying their full measure of taxes and faithfully serving their country, continue to have no voting representation in the Congress of the United States of America.
“Taxation without Representation is Tyranny”
Foundry Democracy Project, Foundry United Methodist Church”
Here’s to hoping we are able to change the name to The 51st State Tree soonest.
2435 N Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending from the Francis pool: “Francis Pool or Nuclear Waste Facility? Taken Sunday and not edited.”
Ed. Note: a couple weeks ago we noted that: “Outdoor Pools to Remain Closed for the Remainder of the Summer Season”.
600 New Hampshire Ave, NW
Thanks to Dylan for sending: “This appears to be replacing the (back in ~May) shuttered Campono Pizza at 600 New Hampshire Ave NW across from the Kennedy Center.”
Stay tuned.
rendering for 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Westbrook Partners and MRP Realty (MRP), developers and managers of commercial, residential, mixed-use and industrial real estate across the Mid-Atlantic region, along with Baltimore-based Cana Development (CANAdev), food and retail asset management experts, announce more details behind the newest restaurants coming to Western Market. The new food hall, first announced in February, will revive the original historic marketplace at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, D.C.
“We continue to be inspired by the resiliency of restaurant owners, given the current retail environment,” said Tim Hill, Vice President of Investments, MRP Realty. “At Western Market, we welcome our roster of local, small business owners who reflect the kaleidoscope of DC’s culturally-rich food scene.”
The original Western Market was constructed in 1802 as one of three original markets in Architect Pierre L’Enfant’s blueprint for the city. Located in the heart of the Foggy Bottom neighborhood adjacent to George Washington University, Western Market will feature a dynamic line up of vendors, offering both locals and visitors a modern culinary destination that reflects the diverse and resilient community of Washington, D.C.
Western Market welcomes the latest additions to the development: (more…)