photo by Sarah Cao
The good news from ToriSumi 鳥炭 Yakitori:
“We’re doing it again. All summer in fact.
Starting at 5:00 every Sunday PopFizz (2108 Vermont Avenue, NW) you can find me and my team slinging skewers along side rotating local jazz bands and ice cold bevies. (more…)
624 T Street, NW
From a press release:
“Urban Garden Brewing will open the doors to its first permanent home, Urban Garden Brewhouse, on Friday, June 19, 2026, with a Juneteenth grand opening celebration in Shaw. Founded by brewer, hospitality professional, and native Washingtonian Eamoni Collier, Urban Garden Brewing is recognized as D.C.’s first Black woman-owned brewery. The Juneteenth opening marks a major milestone for the company and a meaningful return to the former Right Proper Brewing space, where Collier spent eight years working earlier in her career.
The celebration begins at 1 PM with an official ribbon cutting, followed by a full day of beer, live Go-Go music by N2L Band, arcade games, and family-friendly programming. Opening weekend will continue on Saturday, June 20, with a brunch party at Urban Garden Brewhouse. (more…)
Thanks to Nathan for sending this important Buffalo Wild Wings GO update: “it is now open” at Rhode Island Place just off the Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood Metro stop.
You can see their menus here.
This is now the only Buffalo Wild Wings in Washington DC proper.
Ed. Note: There was a proper Buffalo Wild Wings in Navy Yard near Nats Park from 2015-2024.
3210 Grace Street, NW
The gem that is Grace Street keeps getting better and better!
The liquor license placard for Café Tulum says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 65 and Total Occupancy Load of 99. Streatery with 12 Seats. The Licensee is also requesting the Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.” (more…)
Thanks to Anne for sending:
“Officer, I’d like to report a murder in AU Park.
The hawk flew off with the body of what must have been a goldfinch. On closer examination, I think the deceased was a northern flicker.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1313 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From a press release:
“East Fork, the beloved Asheville-based Certified B Corporation known for its meticulously crafted pottery and curated homewares, announced today the opening of its new Georgetown store in Fall 2026. Located on Wisconsin Avenue, the space marks the brand’s third storefront and first permanent location in the D.C. Metro area. The new store will be East Fork’s largest retail footprint to date, offering a place for locals and visitors alike to experience East Fork’s North Carolina-made goods in person. (more…)
From Madam’s:
“An IRISH WAKE for Fired / Furloughed
& otherwise Disrespected Former (or soon to be former)
…Employees of THE WASHINGTON POST.
Celebrating their contributions to Washington, DC & the World.
FEATURING: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The house across the street from the eastern market metro plaza, at the corner of 7th and D St SE, is for sale. It was listed a couple weeks ago and, as noted in the listing description, the property features a koi pond. When the house was put on the market, the pond was full of fish. I’ve noticed the water level in the pond receding a lot over the past week, but the fish have still been swimming around. Yesterday it seemed to be really really low, but then today as I was walking past I notice the water was back up! That said, all of the fish were dead and floating on top of the water!!!
I ended up emailing the listing agent but in hindsight I wish I’d thought to do that a few days ago when I first noticed the pond water level receding and all the algae and gunk!!”
1215 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“CARRYOUT EATERY & SPEAKEASY by Chef Vic! Extraordinary Flatbread pizzas & Gourmet Afro Carib American cuisine w/ Fancy Cocktails in the Speakeasy!”
The good news from LYDIA Dupont:
“LYDIA Dupont, we’re finally here. It was a long road dealing with permits and city requirements , but we were resilient and we got it done!! Let’s CELEBRATE the new kid on the block ✨
Join us this Friday, June 19, for the soft opening of LYDIA DUPONT. (more…)
3295 M Street, NW
GARAGE:
“Off-duty staples made for movement.
Designed in Montréal for the unapologetic.” (more…)