8th and Florida Ave, NW photo by Eli
Thanks to all who sent word about Cleveland Park’s Cracked Eggery soft opening yesterday. Today it’s official: “Cleveland Park OPENING on Friday 9/10 // 7am – 3pm”
And thanks to Eli for sending the new signage going up at the Shaw location. I’m told they should be opening late Fall/early Winter. (more…)
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Cara for sending last Friday:
“Just walked by the still under construction Los Compañeros this afternoon in the old Johnny’s Half Shell/Cashion’s space on Columbia Road and co-owner John Fulchino said (more…)
14th and Fairmont St, NW
Readers reported hearing 4-5 shots.
MPD reports: “Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 1300 block of Fairmont Street NW. (more…)
This rental is located at 1428 A Street, SE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,350 / 1br – Sunny 1BR w/back porch near Lincoln Park (Capitol Hill) (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We had a street art pony named Blondie chained to an original hitching post on Capitol Hill on the 400 block of 6th Street SE and over the weekend it was stolen. The pony delighted all the kids (plus adults) in the neighborhood and we are hoping we can shame the thieves into returning her, or at least make sure they don’t do it again. (more…)
1777 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Can we get the community to show Reveler’s Hour some love? This staff is INCREDIBLE and so passionate, knowledgeable, cool, fun, etc. etc. I personally use them as a local wine store, since splurging on a meal there once a week isn’t possible. Go in, ask for a $20 bottle, and they have a fabulous rec that you’re sure to not find at a regular liquor store.”
Thanks to all who passed on Reveler’s Hour plea: (more…)
From a press release:
“After making it through the most challenging period imaginable for restaurants with all locations intact, and now hitting record sales, HipCityVeg, the plant-based fast casual restaurant based in Philadelphia, is resuming its aggressive growth strategy this fall. The expansion will begin with a new DC location in Brentwood.
The restaurant group currently has brick and mortar locations in DC’s Chinatown and Dupont Circle. It will open a delivery only location, which the company calls a “Go Kitchen,” in NE DC’s Brentwood neighborhood on September 20th.
This month, HipCityVeg also broke ground on its Navy Yard, DC location, which was delayed by the Pandemic. That store will open in early 2022 for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. (more…)
Or the storms have knocked down some ginkgo berries a bit early. It gives me absolutely no pleasure to share this find from 36th Street, NW in Wakefield. So much for that spraying, though I do look forward to their beautiful leaves turning yellow. As for the berries, of which many more are coming – a classic lament.
photo by Joepwallace
Thanks to Joe for sending: “Good news. What appeared to be a covid casualty, Filter at 20th and I NW just got a BIG makeover and looks about to reopen. Loved this shop, great people and coffee.” (more…)
Mural by Aniekan Udofia located at 3925 Minnesota Avenue, NE
From an email:
“Lysol recently partnered with local D.C. artist Aniekan Udofia to create an evocative mural designed to promote vaccine education and resonate with the surrounding Anacostia community. The D.C. mural, which features a QR code driving viewers to GetVaccineAnswers.org, is part of Lysol’s ongoing efforts to promote COVID-19 vaccine education and awareness as part of the brand’s work with the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative for the “It’s Up To You” campaign.”
Full press release: (more…)