Thanks to A. and G. for sending: “DC went on a spree. There are also 3 more that have already been removed. That’s 10 on that block.”

However A. notes: “But the corner of H and 13th is doing great. Thai Tiki Garden and Hiraya are amazing. If you haven’t tried Hiraya you should. Their food is amazing. i highly recommend their beautiful coffee.

And their donuts – they are actually croissants/donuts and their Chocnut is the best peanut/chocolate donut I have ever had.” (more…)



1648 North Capitol Street, NW courtesy The Pub and the People

From an email:

“First, last year’s Krampus Pop-Up is BACK this year in our cellar speakeasy, The Side Door. It’s a fun spin on the well-worn holiday pop-up. Everybody knows Santa, who rewards good little children with presents, but have you heard of Santa’s counterpart, Krampus, who punishes the naughty kids? In a cellar speakeasy after dark, it’s fun to be a little naughty, so we thought we’d give Krampus his due and design our holiday pop-up around him for a change! (It’s still visually a holiday theme, of course.) Here’s a sample of the new and improved holiday cocktail menu (which in total is 18 cocktails): (more…)



1201 U Street, NW

Thanks to Jeff for sending: “What’s becoming of the building formerly housing Archipelago:

‘we’ve been given the opportunity to renovate a three story, 7500 square foot, corner building that will become the new headquarters for Passion City Church DC just a few doors down from The Lincoln Theatre at 1201 U St NW. This space will also serve as the new home for our bloom, Passion Kids, and Passion Students ministries starting in December!'”


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