4500 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the report from WBJ:
“Container Store’s only D.C. space listed for lease” (more…)
Neighborhoods
courtesy Cynthia Bar and Bistro, 502 H Street, NE
Goodness!
From a press release:
“Beginning Saturday, September 13, Cynthia will roll out weekend brunch service, featuring a lineup of satisfying brunch staples, classic cocktails, and two standout additions: bottomless mimosas and bottomless bacon! (more…)
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to M. for sending from the old Sullivan’s Toys and Art Supplies space which closed back in 2021. This is the space next door to SakuSaku Flakerie and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW).
Thesis Opening “Fall 2025.”
Stay tuned.
“More Details and Guarantees Needed for Housing Development, Community Benefits, Environmental Protection and More”
From a press release:
“33 groups are calling on the DC Council to amend the RFK stadium legislation when it votes on September 17, so that commitments to support the community – especially in housing, environment, community benefits and green space – are fully reflected and guaranteed in the final legislation. (more…)
520 8th Street, SE
Extreme Pizza opened here in the former Orchid/Senarts space back in February 2021.
The liquor license application for Awakening Bar and Grill , Inc. at the yet to be named coming restaurant says: (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin construction of the deckover at Dupont Circle on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, as part of the Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deckover Project, weather permitting.
The new deckover will transform the space above the Connecticut Avenue underpass into a vibrant public plaza designed for strolling, relaxing, outdoor dining, working, and hosting community events. This project will enhance pedestrian connections, create new opportunities for public art and cultural programming, and add green space in one of DC’s most iconic neighborhoods. (more…)
517 H Street, NE previously home to Harvest
Thanks to Leah for sending the good news about Taku: “They officially opened Friday, 9/5 and are serving lunch + dinner!
202 506 5046
They do Carryout as well!”
Check out the menu: (more…)
2111 Decatur Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Quaker Meeting House on Florida Ave NW rents out their space for events and meetings but hosting 9/11 ‘truthers’ on 9/11? And letting them put up giant signs, including the banner on the fence? (more…)
1723 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Subject says it all. A dozen DEA agents and MPD (one carrying a battering ram) just strolled in to Chocolate City and have the place on lockdown. Interviewing employees and rolled a case in, presumably to collect evidence. (more…)
Thanks to Ruben for sending this great shot from:
“Went hiking in Austria, in the Tyrolean Alps. This is near Kanisfluh, one of the most beautiful mountains/valleys in the region. It’s full of ibexes and roving cattle with giant bells around their neck. This shirt has now summited the Alps in Switzerland, Italy, and Austria!”
If you get a photo with any of your shirt/merch on your travels – please send a photo with where you went to my email at [email protected] thanks!