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“Annual Piña Colada Festival at Colada Shop” Kicks Off Today at 2pm through Saturday, July 16th (Kick Off Party Sunday)

Published July 6, 2022 at 11:35AM

courtesy Colada Shop

From a press release:

“WHAT: It has been six years since the emblematic Cuban social hub, Colada Shop, opened its doors in the DMV area and brought to Washingtonians the fascinating culinary landscape of the islands’ favorite bites and drinks. Today, Colada Shop continues to embody the spirit of the island and celebrate this vibrant and energetic culture.

To commemorate this very special summer, the team welcomes friends and fans to the annual Piña Colada Festival with a series of limited edition piña coladas. (more…)

New Paint Job for the Mi Vida coming to 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 6, 2022 at 10:35AM

14th and T Street, NW

Thanks to Josh and JoAnna for sending: “Kind of a shame. Kind of cute.”

Back in April we were told:

“”MI VIDA 14th street: Alongside Culinary Director, Roberto Santibañez, KNEAD Hospitality + Design will open a new MI VIDA at the historic former Matchbox location on 14th street in summer 2022. (more…)

Sunday Night Scooter Crash, Looking for Good Samaritans

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 6, 2022 at 9:35AM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

“Dear PoPville,

Sunday evening (7/3) I was riding a scooter at 14th and W St, NW when I was hit by a cab and went face over. Three women stopped and saw I was bleeding from the head. (more…)

#good people

Fire at RFK yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 6, 2022 at 9:05AM

photo by DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS reported around 5:30pm Tuesday: “Update Working Fire RFK Stadium. #DCsBravest confirm all fires located and extinguished. Incident under control. No injuries.” (more…)

#RFK

Tatte Cafe and Bakery Signage Up at City Ridge

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 6, 2022 at 8:35AM

Yesterday we learned where the Taco Bamba is coming and here’s where the Tatte is coming (across the street from the Wegmans.)

Some good progress has been made, peek inside: (more…)

#City Ridge

“Zero social awareness”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 5, 2022 at 2:35PM

“Dear PoPville,

Sitting in Logan Circle reading a book – guy with giant amp pulls up on bike blasting music and sits on a bench. Zero social awareness. Everyone else in the park gets up and leaves. What’s the end game here? Attention? Other people noticing? Of course nobody is gonna say anything we all just have to find somewhere else to go. 311 can’t do anything until after dark. Frustrating since it’s a nice day and Logan has plenty of seating and shade.”

Today’s Rental was chosen for the rounded front room, washer/dryer and exposed brick, obviously

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 5, 2022 at 2:05PM

This rental is located around 10th and South Carolina Ave, SE. The Craigslist ad says:

“$2,075 / 1br – 1000ft2 – Bright English Basement in Beautifully Appointed Capitol Hill Home (more…)

Continuing Coverage of the Q Street Barbies Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 5, 2022 at 1:35PM

Thanks to Jessica for sending the latest: (more…)

Here’s Where the Taco Bamba is coming to at City Ridge (old Fannie Mae site)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 5, 2022 at 12:35PM

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Back in April we learned that “Taco Bamba returns to The District this fall in the new City Ridge development!!” It’s coming to that funny little glass building with the green roof towards Rodman Street: (more…)

The Little Grand (from folks behind All Souls Bar in Shaw) had some quiet soft openings and will have its Grand Opening on Thursday (July 7) just off H Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 5, 2022 at 11:35AM

808 7th Street, NE

Thanks to H_Streeting_NE for sending word on Friday: “Looks like H St’s newest pizza place may have opened a week earlier than expected… welcome”

The Little Grand’s website says: “After a couple of Friends & Family mock services and quietly opening for a few nights, we will be closed for a long fourth of July holiday and will kick off regular operation starting Thursday, July 7th.

Our hours will be: (more…)

#pizza