“Dear PoPville,
About two weeks ago I was out walking with my dog and a guy stopped and asked for directions to the metro, said he was from northern Maryland and had to get downtown. As I was helping him with directions it became awkward, (more…)
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courtesy Nuli
From a press release:
“Nuli, a first-of-its kind health-forward, fast-casual restaurant showcasing African superfoods and locally grown produce, is set to make its U.S. debut this August in downtown D.C. food hall, The Square, located at 1850 K Street, NW in Washington, DC. Driven by its mission to energize healthier lifestyles through better nutrition, Nuli directly sources fresh farm produce from local growers across the region, combining this with highly nutritious African superfoods to create innovative wraps, stir-fried bowls, salads, juices and smoothies. Introducing its award-winning approach to sustainable, creatively crafted meals, Nuli is helping place Africa as the next frontier in the cultural cuisine category. (more…)
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301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Good news:
“We’re excited to let you know that Pupatella Capitol Hill is reopening today!
We’ll be opening up at 11:30 and operating our normal hours. (more…)
photo by Deb Lindsey
From an email:
“At Selva (1223 Connecticut Ave NW 2nd Floor), culinary storytelling is at the heart of each dish. A vibrant union of prolific nightclub owner and restaurateur Antonis Karagounis’ Mediterranean heritage and Chef Giovanni Orellana’s Latin American roots, this new hot restaurant’s menu and atmosphere celebrates the joy of sharing, exploration, and cultural connection. (more…)
Thanks to Dave for sending: “Dupont Circle power outage. Basically all of the buildings/businesses west of Connecticut seem to be out, with some on the east side too. Traffic lights also out with vehicles/pedestrians unsure what to do.
A collection of handwritten closure signs – snapped these photos on my walk to the Sunday farmers’ market. Affected businesses include Sweetgreen, taïm, AT&T, Bibibop, Panera, CVS, La Tomate, Secondi, Dolcezza (on National Ice Cream day no less!).” (more…)
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2406 18th Street, NW
Fabulous Lounge only opened up here last year (2024.)
Tough times continue for this space previously home to Glory, Quara, Felix/NYNY Diva, Sutra/Viet Thai, Savour and of course Spy Lounge.
Stay tuned.
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see outage map here
The Pepco outage map currently lists Active Outages as 23 with Total Customers Affected 377.
Update: 5pm: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports the utility repairs are complete and power has been restored to the affected customers in the northwest area of the District of Columbia.”
Update: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports a power outage in the northwest area of the District of Columbia, near Dupont Circle, affecting approximately 1,729 customers. The cause of the outage is under evaluation with an undetermined time for restoration. Customers with questions may contact PEPCO on 1-877-737-2662.”
Thanks to a reader for passing on from the Commissioners of Dupont ANC2B:
“We’re sorry many of you have been by power outages on and off since Thursday morning. ANC 2B has been in constant contact with PEPCO, Mayor Bowser’s office, and Councilmember Pinto’s office. We’ve heard from many people that they are not receiving communications from PEPCO or DC government on this matter, leaving you literally and figuratively in the dark.
Here’s what’s going on: (more…)
From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street corridor.
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the U Street Corridor Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
227 Harry Thomas Way NE photo courtesy Landscape Architecture Photographs – Washington DC, Maryland, MD, Virginia, VA
From the NoMa BID:
“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park.
When NoMa BID and its sister organization, the NoMa Parks Foundation, partnered with the District government to design and build Alethia Tanner Park, the plans included a purpose-built structure in the southwest corner of the park — designed specifically to host a future food and beverage operator that would bring convenient, healthy dining options to the community. With Tommy’s Tacos, that long-term vision is being realized. (more…)
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2412 18th Street, NW
OK first the hype for Bar Cana (pictured above) is for real. It is legit. There is a reason it’s difficult to get a seat. It’s worth the wait. Yo! The food is so ridiculously good. Honestly, and I’m a drinker, the food blew me away. Having said that, the drinks were damn good too. Loving the Brazilian vibe. My goodness. The music. The people. The staff. Ah man, I love when good spots meet the hype. Only drawback is it’s a bit on the pricey side but what isn’t these days.
OK on the other hand, a spot with very little hype (besides my own) is Hifi: (more…)