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Valley Brook Tea Moved around the corner inside The Ven at Embassy Row Hotel

Published January 6, 2023 at 10:35AM | Updated January 6, 2023 at 11:18AM

“Dear PoPville,

I was walking in Dupont on 21st and P today (1/5) and noticed that the Valley Brook Tea shop closed! No signs and the space was cleared out. I saw that they moved to a temporary location in the Ven at Embassy Row Hotel around the corner.

I hope they survive since the shop is run by such a lovely couple and we desperately need tea places in the area!!”

2015 Massachusetts Ave, NW

From Valley Brook Tea:

“We’re moving to a temporary location inside The Ven at Embassy Row Hotel at 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW. We will reopen on this Friday, January 6th. We’ll be there for the next 2 months while we continue to figure out the future of Valley Brook Tea. (more…)

#tea

“Want Ward One Crazy? I give you Exhibit A”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2023 at 10:05AM

“Dear PoPville,

This stretch of Columbia Road near Mintwood was repaved AND repainted just w-e-e-k-s ago – as in December. [Yesterday], it’s being dug up for the ongoing water line replacement project. This meets the definition of “crazy.”

Speaking of bleak – Visionworks not looking good

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 6, 2023 at 9:05AM

1775 K Street, NW

Thanks to Charlotte for sharing:

“it appears the Visionworks on K & 18th closed. Whole block of storefronts empty now.”

Ed. Note: Google has them listed as Permanently closed

“Chimney Encroachment?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2023 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

Anyone have advice for how to deal with chimney encroachment from a new detached house tear-down becomes duplex development project?”

Today’s Rental was chosen for the floors, fireplace and rug that really ties the room together, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2023 at 2:05PM

This rental is located between H Street, NE and Capitol Hill. The Craigslist ad says:

“$3,000 / 2br – 1500ft2 – Capitol Hill/H Street Lease Takeover (Capitol Hill/H Street) (more…)

Pho House Opens in Shaw – Peep inside and the menu!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2023 at 12:35PM

635-637 T Street, NW

Thanks to Jason for sending: “Over the holidays a new restaurant, Pho House opened in the old Kiss Lounge space. I just got their Bahn Mi and it was really delicious. Can’t wait to try the Pho.

Have a look inside and peep the menu: (more…)

#Pho Patrol

“a new Italian-American dinner menu” at DC Vegan

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2023 at 12:05PM

photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“DC Vegan, Washington’s premier plant-based Botanical Bar, Delicatessen, Vegan Cheese Shop and beloved Full-Service Caterer, is celebrating the New Year by rolling out a new Italian-American dinner menu (with full dinner service) to meet the growing demand for dining-in customers. The new menu is available after 4pm in the Botanical Bar, with its romantic and nature-inspired decor, one-of-a-kind botanical-themed cocktails, Zero Proof cocktails, local craft beer and vegan wines – and also in the deli. (more…)

Bullfrog Bagels coming to Western Market!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2023 at 11:35AM

What a start to the year. First we heard about Mamma’s Bagels and then Call Your Mother and now our big week of bagel news continues with Bullfrog Bagels. I’m told:

“Our Chief Bullfrog, Jeremiah, just signed a lease and we will be opening up in Foggy Bottom! We’re aiming for a late winter opening, sometime before March 1st.

We will be in Western Market occupying what was Tigerella’s cafe.” [Ed. Note: The Tigeralla restaurant space next door will remain open.] (more…)

Krave Restaurant and Lounge coming to the former Le Mirch space in Dupont

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2023 at 10:35AM | Updated January 5, 2023 at 12:43PM

1736 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Lee for sending: “Old Le Mirch spot (RIP, favorite Indian spot in DC). Unclear what the genre will be. Looks like they’re still unpacking inside.” (more…)

“Can. You. Guess. What’s Coming?” to former St. Arnold’s Space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 5, 2023 at 8:35AM

3435 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Laura for sending: “I saw these signs at the old St Arnold’s Mussel Bar in Cleveland Park that something new is coming to the space.” (more…)