1338 Wisconsin Ave, NW
About Hill House Home (dresses and more):
“With a design-centric approach, Hill House offers impeccable quality, and timeless, delicate styles through quality products designed to enhance and celebrate life. An aesthetic point-of-view and customer-led approach bring a fresh, accessible perspective to these time honored categories.”
About Meermin (men’s shoes): (more…)
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW previously home to Logan Circle liquor before major renovations and Roasted Boon
Thanks to Nicole and Robert for sending the new La Loca coming soon signs at the former Roasted Boon space (closed here in May 2025): (more…)
photo by Anthony Kelleher, Assistant Fire Chief of Operations, DC Fire and EMS: “fire extended through multiple buildings along 8th Street, SE/Barracks Row. Aggressive tactics, coordinated suppression/search operations, and strong command stopped the fire from spreading further.”
Ed. Note: The Ugly Mug closed here, 723 8th Street, SE, in October 2025.
DC Fire and EMS first reported around 8:15pm: “Working Fire : 700 Block of 8th Street SE – Two story row house with smoke and fire showing from rooftop deck with exposure to adjacent structure.”
Later: (more…)
From an email:
“Starting Friday, June 12, Dog Haus Van Ness (4340 Connecticut Avenue NW) is launching weekend breakfast — and to kick it off, we’re giving a free 12oz Haus-brewed coffee with any Bad-Ass Breakfast Burrito, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 to 11 AM. It’s a few steps from the Van Ness–UDC Metro and runs right through the Saturday UDC Farmers Market window.
A few details: (more…)
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Was sad to see the tree stump but was very impressed with the preservation: (more…)
1304 Alabama Ave, SE rendering via DCPL
From WMATA:
“Metro and the District of Columbia today announced a joint development project at Congress Heights station that will bring a new DC Public Library opens in a new tab and improved transit infrastructure to the community.
The project is commencing with the construction of transit improvements enabling the development of a new 23,000-square-foot public library adjacent to the station, creating a community destination that connects residents to educational resources, services, and opportunities while enhancing access to public transportation.
The District is investing $15 million in transit and infrastructure improvements to support broader housing and economic goals, improve multimodal connections to the 183-acre St. Elizabeths East development and the surrounding community, and create an opportunity to anchor Congress Heights station with a new public library. (more…)
Connecticut and I Street, NW (that weird spot where 17th and Connecticut flip near the White House)
We first reported that Rosetta “the Italian Bakery” would be opening here back in November 2025. Was happy to see their doors now open!
Check out their menu here.
“Top-Rated Italian Bakery”
Hours and more info: (more…)
1712 I Street, NW
Ed. Note: In February 2023 E-Tea opened in the former Wicked Waffle space here. Welcome Little Tiger Dumplings “START WITH $9.95 EVERY DAY!”
“Lunch just got better at Little Tiger DC 🐯🔥 (more…)
17th and K Street, NW
With sun shade umbrellas too!! Just unsurpassed. Plus it has a TON of seating of various types: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
ROUND Cafe is located inside the award-winning Laos in Town restaurant at 250 K Street, NE. Its menu includes hand-crafted coffees, matchas, tea mocktails, pastries, and savory bites. (more…)