2633 Connecticut Ave, NW
I stopped in to check on the new Dunkin Donuts coming to the former Cafe International in Woodley Park and was told they are on track for a Friday opening.
Woodley Park
Nice fish (salmon? trout?) from Woodley Park.
This rental is located at 2818 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Spectacular upper lever unit with incredible sunlight! Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, wood floors washer/dryer in the unit, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and walking distance to the Metro. Pets allowed on a case by case basis.”
You can see more photos here.
This 2 bed/2 bath is going for $2,950/Mo.
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Photo by Abby Wood, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
From the National Zoo:
“This is the day! Today, our panda cub gets her name. The ceremony, TODAY at 1 PM, is open to the public but space is limited. The cub herself will go on exhibit in early January.”
You can see the five panda cub name options here.
Updates when the name is announced.
It’s Bao Bao!!! Bao Bao means treasure or precious.
2633 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in 2011 Cafe International closed next to the former Sake Club space and today a Noodles and Company. Thanks to a reader for the good news on someone finally taking over the space – Dunkin Donuts. They are going to kill here.
This rental is located at 2718 Woodley Place, Northwest:
The listing says:
“Beautiful 3 bed, 2.5 bath renovated townhouse in sought after Woodley Park. Features gourmet kitchen, modern bath, off street parking, and a gorgeous light filled den all just one block from metro. Walk to zoo and shopping! Available furnished or unfurnished.”
You can see more photos here.
This 3 bed/2.5 bath is going for $5,500/Mo.
Photo courtesy of the National Zoo
From the National Zoo:
“The giant panda cub born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Aug. 23 received her first veterinary exam late yesterday afternoon and was given a clean bill of health. Mei Xiang, who has spent much of the past three and a half weeks cradling her cub, put her down and left her den at 4:11 p.m. The panda team, which has been preparing for an opportunity to perform a full veterinary exam, seized the opportunity and retrieved the cub from the den while Mei Xiang ate bamboo and drank some water in the adjacent enclosure. The exam was completed by 4:31 p.m.
“It’s amazing to see how much she has grown in less than one month,” said Brandie Smith, senior curator of mammals and giant pandas. “Mei Xiang continues to be a great mom, as she was with Tai Shan, and it shows.”
Since her preliminary health check Aug. 25 the cub has more than doubled her weight. She now weighs slightly less than two pounds and has the signature black markings of a giant panda. Veterinarians also listened to her heart and lungs. Her heart rate was 130 beats per minute, and her respiratory rate was 42. From nose to tail she is 10.6 inches long and 9.8 inches wide around her belly. Her eyes have not opened yet.
After the exam was completed Mei Xiang returned to her den and immediately picked up her cub and began grooming her.”
2625 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Sushi Pizza?!?! Anyone ever give it a try? You can see Umi’s full menu here.
This rental is located at 2829 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest:
The listing says:
“834 sq. ft. of spacious, open, and modern living space is now available for rent on the 4th floor at the Carlton of Woodley Park. This corner unit offers a large living/dining combination with access to balcony, kitchen with dishwasher and gas cooking, great storage, and a private bedroom. The building provides a roof deck with pool, community laundry room, desk service, and fitness club.”
You can see more photos here.
This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $2,300/Mo.
“Dear PoPville,
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