photo courtesy Sandbox VR
From Sandbox VR:
“LOL Entertainment is expanding its footprint with a brand-new location in Washington D.C. In partnership with Sandbox VR, the world’s leading destination for premium, location-based virtual reality, LOL Entertainment is bringing this highly immersive experience to CityCenterDC at 824 9th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. (more…)
now available in Union Market at 1309 5th Street, NE. Photo by Maria Lustre Rebrikova
From a press release:
“Slice & Pie, named the second-best slice shop in the United States by prestigious Italian organization 50Top Pizza for the second consecutive year, is set to open its second location on Wednesday, September 17 in the food hall at Union Market. The new location will offer the complete menu from Slice & Pie’s flagship location on 14th Street, including whole pies and slices of Roman-born master pizzaiolo Giulio Adriani’s New York and Detroit-style pizzas. Earlier this month in Naples, Italy, Slice & Pie was named the 83rd best pizzeria in the world, and the new location will open alongside Taste of Lucy, an offshoot of Adriani’s cocktail bar and restaurant, Lucy. Both concepts will be separated by a wall spanning the 800 square foot space, with Slice & Pie featured on the left and Taste of Lucy on the right. Taste of Lucy will open in Union Market on Friday, September 19. (more…)
1107 19th Street, NW at L Street
Back in August we shared the news that Jon’s Joint was coming to the what was to be, for a hot second, DC Doner in the old Dunkin space.
Jon’s Joint makes coming DC location official:
“Jon’s Joint Smash Burgers & Shakes is COMING SOON to Washington, DC! 🍔🥤 (more…)
left of Snappy’s at 3919 Georgia Avenue, NW
From an email:
“Yemaya’s Lounge, located at 3919 Georgia Avenue NW, recently opened as a fully licensed medical cannabis dispensary and safe-use location under the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). Yemaya’s Lounge proudly holds all required ABCA cannabis retailer licenses and endorsements, ensuring everything they do is fully compliant and safe for the community.
This isn’t just another shop. Yemaya’s Lounge was founded by a multi-generational Washingtonian who grew up in Mt. Pleasant and has lived in Petworth for more than 20 years, raising her two sons right here in our neighborhood. She created Yemaya’s Lounge to be more than a dispensary — it’s a community hub built on five key pillars: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD at 12:36pm:
“Alert: Shooting investigation in the 5100 block of Sherrier Place, NW. Avoid the area. (more…)
15th and Q Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What’s the tea behind this place at 15th & Q? These signs are so accusatory, yet so vague?” (more…)
Not as full as usual but vendors are returning: (more…)
Nice lunch option from Boogy & Peel (1 DuPont Circle, NW):
“Adult-ish lunch boxes are here‼️ Available Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm. A Detroit slice and side Caesar salad. Add on some chips and a drink if you’re feeling wild. Starting at $13. (more…)
1601 14th Street, NW at Q Street
Thanks to J. for sending the “Paid Actors” sign above outside Le Diplomate.
We last spoke about the protests at Le Diplomate here in late May.
Back in early May we posted the fliers being handed out by protesters and staff.
11th and Kenyon Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Oktoberfest! I just learned it traditionally starts Sep. 20 and only goes through Oct 5 – so can we share best suggestions for schnitzel, spaetzle, pretzel and of course beer?
I will start with (totally unexpected) Wonderland Ballroom. (more…)