Thanks to Crosby for sharing this beautiful photo from last week on 17th Street, NW.
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“Lost Indian Ringneck parrot named Leela
Yellow with red beak
Five years old
Last seen: New Jersey Ave NW between R and 5th 7:00 pm, April 17”
Any sightings or tips can be put in the comments of this post or emailed to me at [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP. Thanks.
via google maps
Thanks to T. for passing on from MPD:
“We did have a shots fired (approximately 12:20 am) in the 1300 block of Harvard ST NW. There were no victims struck with a gunshots, but we did have two damaged vehicles.” (more…)
1025 5th Street, NW at K Street
“our mt. vernon location is permanently closed.
we’re incredibly grateful to the guests, team members, and community who have supported us here. we hope to keep seeing familiar faces in the dmv area at the wharf, pike + rose in bethesda, md and a new location opening in loudoun, va in late 2026.”
Thanks to Jason for sending last Wednesday: “Looks like BarTaco at 5th & K is calling it quits. Full on moving out kitchen equipment and dining room is almost empty. :(”
Thanks to Ruben for sending the bartaco closing note: (more…)
DC license plate
Thanks to John for sending from Foxhall on Friday.
It had been 21 days since we last posted a driver who flipped their vehicle. Though plenty of other insane driving in the interim…
707 6th Street, NW
OK back to playing catch up from what I missed last week. This is a sad. And sadly more, well, sad ones to come…
From a press release:
“After five years, Tonari will close its doors on May 3, 2026, marking the end of a restaurant that brought a distinct and vibrant perspective to Washington’s dining scene.
Since opening in February 2020, Tonari introduced Washington to wafu-Italian cuisine, a style long established in Japan that blends Japanese ingredients and sensibilities with Italian forms. With Detroit-style pizzas made using flour from Japan and pastas produced in a ramen factory in Sapporo using Hokkaido flour, Tonari offered a level of craft and detail that set it apart. (more…)
3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
And now for the bad news…
Thanks to Terry and Naomi for sending this incredibly sad news from Mount Pleasant:
“Dos Gringos in Mt Pleasant is closing at the end of the month. I just talked to Alex, the owner, this morning and she told us the last day is April 26th. It’s not public anywhere that I know of. That place is a Mt Pleasant institution and we’re all very sad to see it go.
(FWIW, it seems like a new spot will be opening up there in mid-May that Alex seems excited about — but still very sad)” (more…)
1052 Thomas Jefferson Street, NW
“authentic, hole-in-the-wall coffee and baked goods served by total sweethearts with face tattoos. your worst-kept secret since 2001.”
Ed. Note: Somebody tell TMZ DC the “secret”!!!
Today “From 11am-4pm for the First 250 Guests!”
Yo. 25 is insane!! And great. The good word from Baked & Wired:
“25 and we’re not behaving 😱🥰😏
We have one more surprise! There’s only one way we can celebrate… it involves cupcakes and all of you! Stop by on our anniversary 4/20 and the first 250 customers get a cupcake on us! (more…)
Thanks to Mara for sending above: “Water running at Malcolm x park!!!”
And thanks to Mitchell for sending below: (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
From an email:
“Unido, Washington, D.C.’s premier destination for 100% Panamanian-grown coffee, is expanding its footprint inside La Cosecha at Union Market District, taking over the elevated and largest anchor space, and will reopen as an all-day food and beverage destination next week. To celebrate the new location, Unido is hosting a Grand Opening Celebration on Friday, April 17th at 6 pm.
The expanded café and bar space will not only continue to serve its signature coffee drinks, but the team is rolling out a new all-day breakfast menu, plus an enhanced lunch and dinner menu featuring fresh takes on Central, South, and North American flavors. Just in time for spring, Unido will also be serving wine, cocktails, and tapas at night, making it the perfect spot to grab a light bite with friends or coworkers at the bar, a table inside the bustling market, or on the outdoor patio.
New breakfast items include: (more…)