400 E Street, SW, photos courtesy SWBID
Thanks to the The Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) for sharing photos of “the new public mural gallery located at the 4th Street underpass. Eleven artists (see names below) painted murals celebrating the community of Southwest DC and transformed the underpass into a more beautiful and welcoming space for the locals and visitors that pass through each day.” (more…)
4505 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Looks like the renovations at Chick Fil A has included the instillation of new take-out windows: (more…)
photo by Nina Palazzolo
From an email:
“Bar Japonais is thrilled to announce the launch of its happy hour service. Following the restaurant’s opening last month, the team looks forward to bringing the new offering to guests six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 7pm at the bar. The French-Japanese restaurant will offer (more…)
2121 1st Street, SW courtesy Thompson Restaurants
Ed. Note: You can see their menus here.
From a press release:
“Thompson Restaurants is pleased to unveil the grand opening of “Hen Quarter Prime,” the esteemed Southern restaurant’s second location nestled in the heart of Washington D.C’s Buzzard Point neighborhood. Renowned for its vibrant, fun-casual atmosphere, full-service Southern Fare, and an array of acclaimed fried chicken and handcrafted cocktails, this new establishment is a celebration of Southern charm with a modern twist, boasting views of the Capitol Riverfront. (more…)
photos by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing earlier this morning: “Riot fencing and a mobile command station in place at the Capitol.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Major construction is underway at the Chevy Chase Pavilion, where you reported that a Trader Joe’s would be coming. But wait, there’s more! An intriguing new electronic sign appeared on the lower level by the Metro entrance. The lights were on today—looks like an arcade!” (more…)
From a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the NYC born and nationally beloved ice cream brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan ice cream, is thrilled to announce that its fifth D.C. area location––located at Union Station at 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE––will open on Thursday, July 25. (more…)
2653 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Juliet for sending the scene from the Tyra Banks pop up ice cream shop, smize & dream, from over the weekend.
Anyone sample the goods?
The menu: (more…)
Photo by Ryan Bloom
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
On Friday afternoon, we were both in the elevator going down. After some mechanical weirdness you, (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Last night, I noticed tall fencing being put up along Rock Creek Parkway by the Kennedy Center and along Virginia Avenue near the Watergate. I drove past today on 66E, which was gridlocked because RCP was closed and barricaded by dumpster trucks and cops. Any idea what’s going on?”
Another reader writes:
“Why is there inauguration-level fencing around the Watergate? Is Netanyahu staying there or something?”
From MPD: (more…)