1924 8th Street, NW entrance on Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to J. for passing on the official word from Aesop:
“With some of the sweet sorrow befitting such occasions, we write to advise that Aesop Shaw DC will host its final customers on Monday, October 27, 2025.” (more…)
911 V Street, NW
Thanks to Gordon for sending:
“American Foreign Car Service building on V at Florida is up for sale or lease.”
Ed. Note: This building went up for sale back in 2015 to no avail. Updates if anything happens this time around.
1537 17th Street, NW photo by Clif Burns
Ed. Note: I called Trio’s and they confirm that they will be closing November 2nd. I asked if they will be looking for a new space and was told they don’t know yet.
Whoa this is crazy. Thanks to Courtney for sending Trio’s Last Hurrah – Sunday November 2nd:
“Dear Valued Customers and Neighbors,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our restaurant after 75 incredible years of serving this community. Unfortunately, we were unable to extend our lease and must close our doors for good. Our last day of service will be November 2. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if anyone else in DC has experienced this — our legitimate DMV plates appear to have been duplicated and used on another vehicle.
Over the past few years, my wife and I have received multiple citations for a Honda minivan we don’t own, even though our plates have always been on our Jeep Grand Cherokee. DMV investigators told us this could be part of a larger fraud issue involving counterfeit metal plates being produced and sold — possibly using real DMV plate data.
A few years ago, (more…)
1803 14th Street, NW
Thanks to SH for sending. In a perfect, besides bringing back Pulp, obviously, world what would you like to see go in here? (more…)
3126 12th Street, NE previously home to Brookland’s Finest
From a press release:
“Ruairi Deburca, Jacob Schoonover, and Ashley Lee are teaming up to open The Harp Cask and Kiln (The Harp), a modern Irish pub opening in Brookland on Friday, October 24. Located at 3126 12th Street NE in the former home of Brookland’s Finest, The Harp builds on the legacy of the popular neighborhood gathering place while introducing a new concept focused on quality food and well-made drinks with Irish influences, and welcoming hospitality. Deburca oversees operations, with Schoonover leading the beverage program and Lee heading the kitchen. (more…)
Calvert and Connecticut Ave, NW connecting Woodley Park and Kalorama towards Dupont Circle
I’ve been getting tons of messages asking about the temporary fencing currently up at the Taft Bridge: (more…)
1125 H Street, NE
Chicoba only opened here in April 2025.
Thanks to G. for sending: “Choong Man Chicken/whatever it was called lately has fallen.” (more…)
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Straight from Lucky Bar:
“The wait is over.
Join us this Friday for the Soft Opening of DC’s newest nightlife destination — Lucky Bar.”
Some more new signage too. Thanks to Stephen for sending the sneak peek inside: (more…)
Fortunately TJ Maxx has risen from the dead plus Trader Joe’s and Total Wine to pick up some of the slack…
From Friendship Heights: (more…)