934 Palmer Alley, NW
Thanks to all who sent emails – The Washington Post reported yesterday:
“The D.C. Department of Health has suspended operations at Fig & Olive, the sleek new restaurant at CityCenterDC, while officials try to determine the source of an outbreak that hospitalized at least four people since late August with salmonella-like symptoms.”
A reader reports:
“LOOK Lounge, the once rumored Icelandic restaurant turned Italian super club, appears to be morphing into Cities. Cities was previously at 919 19th St., NW.
“Dear PoPville,
I dodged this amazing parking job this afternoon on 15th St just south of K St NW. More off-pissing than anything else was the fact that the legal parking on the correct side of the barriers, along the entire block, was completely unoccupied. When DC parking enforcement seems to issue no tickets on Sundays, I guess this is inevitable. Of note: this is the first time I’ve seen this particular move by a car that didn’t have Maryland plates, but that doesn’t really feel like cause for celebration.”
I agree it’s annoying as hell but is it possible they were confused by the parking meters? Why are there even parking meters next to the cycle track, a vestige before it went in?
A reader reports:
“I was walking to work yesterday and saw a sign for a new TCB in the Pillsbury building at 17, M and Rhode Island NW! I was sure that spot would be filled with the obligatory Starbucks, so I’m thrilled to see The Coffee Bar expanding. Yeah for locally-owned small businesses!”
Ed. Note: The Coffee Bar opened up their first location back in Dec. 2012 at 12th and S St, NW.
From an email:
“Lucky Dog’s third annual “Let’s Get Lucky” Casino Night is on September 19th from 7PM-10PM at the Hamilton Live in Downtown DC!
For three special hours, guests will test their luck at craps, roulette, blackjack, poker, and the money wheel. At the end of the night, winnings can be used to purchase raffle tickets for exciting prizes! The ticket price includes 1,000 Lucky Dog Dollars to start the fun. The attire for the event is cocktail attire. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed at the event.
The event will also feature:
An open bar
Great food (Asian, Mediterranean, Anitpasto, etc)
Live band: Sunbathers Band
SIlent Auction
Raffle Prizes (Apple Watch, GoPro and much more!)
All proceeds from the event will benefit Lucky Dog Animal Rescue, a volunteer-run 501c3 working to save dogs and cats from certain euthanasia.
Advanced Tickets (ends Sept. 12): $85 (available here.)
Volunteer Tickets: As a show of appreciation to our volunteers, we are offering a discount ticket price of $65 to the first 50 Lucky Dog volunteers who purchase tickets online. Only one ticket per volunteer. You must have either fostered, attended 4 adoption events or conducted 4 home visits in 2015 to receive the volunteer rate.
After Sept 12/At the door: $95″
1143 Connecticut Ave, NW
A Francesca’s women’s clothing store is taking over the old Godiva spot on Connecticut just south of Rhode Island Ave.
next door to Mari Vanna
From an email:
“Starting this Tuesday (8/25), Uber users in downtown DC can order lunch in 10 minutes or less from a curated menu through the Uber app. Skip the line at Bub & Pops or indulge in DGS right from your desk. Using the app, order local favorites Monday – Friday from 11am to 2pm at the tap of a button. To celebrate our launch, we’re offering free delivery for the first week!
HOW IT WORKS
It’s as easy as requesting a ride:
Open the Uber app and tap the EATS icon at the top menu bar (only visible when you’re in the coverage area)
Enter your address or move the pin to your location and tap VIEW MENU
Select the number of meals, tap PLACE ORDER, and your driver will be curbside in minutes
For more details about our DC launch visit http://ubereats.com/”
Today’s options (and you can see the rest of the week here:
A reader reports:
“it looks like a Panera Cafe is coming to the SE corner of 12/G NW right above Metro Center and next door to the Dunkin Donuts. The pallets seen in the photo are all labeled “Panera Cafe.”
13th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Jeff Burka for sending word.
