
1827 Adams Mill Road NW
Thanks to Jenna for sending the other day: “huge outdoor seating setup currently in progress from Tail Up Goat“

1827 Adams Mill Road NW
Thanks to Jenna for sending the other day: “huge outdoor seating setup currently in progress from Tail Up Goat“

“375 M Street, SW photo from a racial justice rally we (SW DC Action) held at the space in 2020. The space also hosts the farmers market and the night market.”
From a press release:
“Here’s a link to the online petition, which already has over 350 signatories.
The two parcels at 4th & M, 425 and 375 M Street SW, are currently on the market. The community has used this space for gatherings like the DC State Fair. SW Action is calling on the District of Columbia government to purchase the land, which was originally purchased for $10, and transfer ownership to the Douglass Community Land Trust. The Douglass CLT will set up a SW Chapter, made up of SW residents, to steward the land to serve the best interests of the neighborhood and justice. (more…)

This rental is located at 1426 North Capitol Street NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,000 / 2br – 900ft2 – Stunning 2 Bedroom in Eckington (more…)

1600 21st Street, NW
Thanks to Chandler for sending: “Tryst at the Phillips is not reopening. Details can be found here:
Dear Guests,
The Tryst Trading Company has made the decision not to reopen Tryst at the Phillips. Sharing a space with one of the country’s best private art collections for nearly 10 years has been an honor and a privilege. We will miss making meaningful connections with both regulars and tourists visiting the cafe to recharge, reflect, and reconnect. (more…)

2633 Connecticut Ave. NW
Thanks to Doug for sending: “Rose Ave Bakery coming to Woodley Park.” The Washington Business Journal reported:
“The Rose Ave Bakery recently leased the former Dunkin’ at 2633 Connecticut Ave. NW and has applied to the District for permits to build out the roughly 2,000-square-foot space, according to owner Rose Nguyen. (more…)

1624 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Ed. Note: Simply Banh Mi‘s website message is spectacular:
“we’re in the basement now. Please knock on the basement door to pickup. thanks!
UPDATES:
if you’ve happened across this dumpster fire of a webpage then you’re probably interested in ordering food not web development services. fortunately we got that food for ya… but if you want some terrible web design ideas i gotchu.
sooooo we no longer have a dining room. it didn’t make sense to continue paying rent while not being able to serve customers. while it initially really sucked i’ve come to terms with it. (more…)

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: You can read an awesome history of the Old Post Office Building here.
Thanks to Martin and Mark for sending. Mark writes: “The Waldorf Astoria team rented multiple lifts to expedite removal of the Trump Hotel branding.” (more…)

11th and P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m hoping someone has more info about what happened! It hasn’t stopped being busy from what I can tell (and I walk by it multiple times a day usually), even saw the owner/ family getting their daughter from the school nearby a few weeks ago still, so it just seemed to come out of nowhere. (more…)

14th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “Just saw this signage for a new Kwench Juice Cafe at 14th & K NW! I called and spoke to someone who said they are aiming to open in the next two weeks or so.”
Kwench’s website says:
“Our commitment to making the best juices & fresh fruit (never frozen) smoothies means that we search to find the best possible ingredients. At Kwench we shop locally for fresh and organic ingredients to ensure you wont find a fresher juice or smoothie. (more…)

Photo by Jeff Vincent
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