From Big Bear (100 Block of R Street NW in Bloomingdale):

“BIG BEAR HOLIDAY STREET MARKET – This Friday 12/6!! (4pm-8pm)

We’re bringing back our annual Holiday Artisan Market at Big Bear this Friday, and this year we’re expanding into the street!

Come finish some holiday gift shopping with over 25 local vendors selling everything from vintage clothing, artisan chocolate, Lebanese olive oils, fantasy romance novels, handmade jewelry, pottery, pet gifts, and more. (more…)



5300 South Dakota Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

Now open in Northeast DC on South Dakota Avenue in walking distance to the Fort Totten DC Metro Station, Aldi is a much needed addition to the neighborhood. Fresh fruits + veggies, discounted staples and frozen foods, plus the Aldi quirks (yep the aisle of “what’s that doing here – I’m buying it!” And those $0.25 cent shopping cart dispensers) are all here and present. (more…)



1901 9th Street, NW courtesy SOST

From a press release:

SOST, meaning “three” in Amharic language, is set to debut at 1901 9th St NW on Friday, December 13, in the heart of D.C.’s historic Shaw neighborhood. This three-story cultural destination delivers an unparalleled immersive experience integrating dining, music, and community in celebration of the Black diaspora. What once stood as an Ethiopian community center now features a hybrid café/wine bar, a restaurant with a rooftop lounge, and a secret subterranean space for auditory discovery and craft cocktails. (more…)



1 M Street, SE

From a press release:

Llamabar, a vibrant new café offering fresh, locally sourced, grass fed and organic delights, is thrilled to announce it’s opening this in the heart of DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood.

Llamabar is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where great food meets great connections. Visitors can look forward to a curated menu featuring mouthwatering sandwiches, crisp salads, energizing açaí bowls, refreshing smoothies, and rejuvenating cold-pressed juices, all crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients to nourish the body and delight the palate. They also offer what some are calling the “viral” wagyu chopped cheese sandwich that’s a must try. (more…)


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