“Northern Lights cabanas in the garden” photo by Fredde Lieberman
From Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave, NW):
“The garden at Hook Hall, Georgia Avenue bar and event space, has been transformed into its winter theme, Northern Lights, paying homage to the dancing waves of lights of the Aurora Borealis. The entire garden is draped in iridescent fabrics, accented by large pine trees, firepits and thousands of twinkling lights throughout. (more…)
inside 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending: “The Andy’s pizza at Western Market is open!”
901 Monroe Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if you or your readers may have any updates on the development at 901 Monroe St NE in Brookland – or maybe it’s stalled indefinitely?
901 Monroe is the vacant lot directly across from the Brookland metro station’s bus loop and, according to old PoPville posts, no progress has been made following demolition over ten years ago. (more…)
2251 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to J. for passing on the closing notice:
“Hello NYSC Glover Park Member,
Whether you’re a long-standing member or just recently discovered our Club, we hope that our gym has helped you progress along your fitness journey. We would like to continue servicing our Glover Park members, however, with the state of commercial real estate being so challenging, we have been unable to secure a satisfactory lease agreement. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to close our Glover Park location effective January 5, 2024. (more…)
Our friends from Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW) share this deliciousness now available:
“Just in time for the holidays! We have made a super limited amount of our Ginger Manhattan’s in family size! They make the perfect gift! Now available! $65
Online orders (or available at the restaurant) start at 4pm today.”
3634 Georgia Ave, NW
End of an era no more!!
The big news just dropped from Looking Glass Lounge: (more…)
This rental is located at 410 15th Street, NE. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
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…)
1718 Connecticut Ave, NW
I’m hearing some very tasty scuttlebutt that Bagels and Baguette could be coming to the former Bethesda Bagels space in Dupont Circle. I give this a 78% likelihood. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to let you know that it looks like Mah-Ze-Dahr in Navy Yard on Half Street (next to Gatsby) is now closed. No sign on door, it’s covered up, and Google says it’s permanently closed. (more…)