
20th and I Street, NW
Sad news from POPPABOX: “Thank You again for supporting us throughout the years.”
HOWEVER, Downtowner Cafe, “Delicatessen Cafe”, is COMING SOON to the location.
Poppabox’s parting note: (more…)

20th and I Street, NW
Sad news from POPPABOX: “Thank You again for supporting us throughout the years.”
HOWEVER, Downtowner Cafe, “Delicatessen Cafe”, is COMING SOON to the location.
Poppabox’s parting note: (more…)

2100 L Street, NW
Thanks to M. and D. for sending: “The Best Sandwich Place opening 2026 at 21/L NW.” (more…)

Thanks to all who messaged us about Rus Uz after our post about La Perla closing.
Rus Uz’s website says:
“Rus Uz an inspired blend of Russian and Uzbek cuisine. We have two locations in the Washington D.C. metro area.
Rus Uz has an electric dining area with influence from around the world. Take a moment away from your dining table to peruse the walls. We’ve collected artwork for many years, allowing you to enjoy these finds as you wait for your order. (more…)

2600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Been meaning to share this monster end of an era. It looks like 1957 frozen in time: (more…)

Thanks to JP for sending from 21st and M Street, NW:
“Looks like the administration took over the city’s traffic light department…”

I do believe it is so. The West End Exxon’s roof is insane: (more…)

2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Space #3
Thanks to Rachel for sharing:
“New signage up! Looks like Gigi’s Pasta will be taking over former The Bussdown DC spot inside Western Market.” (more…)

2050 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“Dig Inn, the fast-casual restaurant brand serving seasonal, scratch-cooked comfort food, is continuing its expansion in the Washington, D.C. area with a new location in the West End neighborhood. Dig Inn West End will open on October 22 at 2050 M Street NW. This will be the Northeast-based company’s second fast-casual restaurant in the District. Dig Inn will donate all profits from the West End lunch previews on October 20 and 21 to Martha’s Table—a continuation of the company’s commitment to giving back to nonprofits that focus on eradicating hunger and providing healthy meals to area denizens.
MENU (more…)

courtesy Penguin Random House
From an email:
“WHAT: The Banned Wagon provides hundreds of free copies of banned or challenged books to community members on their tour. Guests will be able to select one book for free (while supplies last). In addition to the free copies of those books, attendees will be able to take further action by sending a note to local representatives through Penguin Random House’s partnership with EveryLibrary.
WHO: Powered by Penguin Random House, in partnership with EveryLibrary and First Book
WHEN + WHERE: (more…)

The protester above was following guard troops on M Street with her sign above while wearing a DC Flag superhero-style.
And further down M Street these guard police were keeping an eye on this sketchy crew waiting patiently for the light to turn green before crossing the street:

And of course more sandwich guy posters hitting new targets: (more…)