photo by Vina Sananikone
From The Square (1850 K Street, NW):
“What: Brunch at The Square! Beginning Saturday, 10/28 and every Saturday to follow, The Square will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Additionally, guests can find special brunch items from Jamón Jamón, Brasa, Taqueria Xochi, Cashion’s Rendezvous, Yaocho, and Atrium Bar.
When: Every Saturday, beginning at 11:00 am.
Menu Highlights: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that killed a man in Northwest DC.
The preliminary investigation revealed that on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 12:44 a.m., a man was riding a bicycle eastbound in the 1700 block of L Street, Northwest in the bicycle lane. As the bicyclist crossed Connecticut Avenue, Northwest (more…)
photo by Pablo Raw
From the National Gallery of Art:
“The beloved winter tradition returns! The 2023–2024 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will run from Monday, November 20, through March 3, 2024 (weather permitting).
Managed by Guest Services, Inc., the ice rink invites visitors to skate among the museums on the National Mall. Skaters will be surrounded by monumental sculptures from modern and contemporary artists including Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Tony Smith, Roy Lichtenstein, and Roxy Paine.
To celebrate the start of the skating season, the ice rink will host figure skaters from Team USA for pop-up performances at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. on opening day, November 20.
Ice Rink Hours and Fees (more…)
1140 19th Street, NW previously home to GRK Fresh
Thanks to Julia for sending word about “Pop Social Day and Evening Lounge.” Anyone stop by for a bite/drink or hit the new jazz option Thursdays? (more…)
19th and L Street, NW
Ed. Note: Roasting Plant recently opened their first DC location at 1211 Connecticut Ave, NW.
Thanks to Julia for sending: “Signage up for roasting plant on 19th and L” (more…)
20th and M Street, NW previously home to Tempo and Friends Kabob
Thanks to Julia for sending from 20th and M Street, NW.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue NW entrance on 20th Street
From a press release:
“Saya Salteña opens Friday, October 20 showcasing authentic handmade Bolivian street food in downtown Washington, D.C. (more…)
441 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed that an old sign reemerged after Firehook vacated their Judiciary Square location a few years ago. I guess Barista was the coffee shop in that space before Firehook opened around 2004?”
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
“Collection galleries at the National Museum of Women in the Arts; Photo by Jennifer Hughes, courtesy of NMWA”
From a press release:
“The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA)—the world’s first major museum solely dedicated to championing women artists—reopens on October 21, 2023, after a two-year renovation, revealing a transformed building, powerful exhibitions and engaging public programs. NMWA reimagined its historic home at 1250 New York Avenue in Washington, D.C., to offer flexible exhibition spaces for immersive exhibitions, a versatile studio/classroom area and improved accessibility for visitors. To celebrate the grand reopening weekend on Saturday, October 21, and Sunday, October 22, 2023, NMWA will host special festivities on Saturday and offer free admission all weekend. (more…)
915 15th Street, NW at K Street
“Mediterranean Restaurant. Greece, Lebanon & Italy. All Under One Roof”
Stay tuned.
The placard for Coco Lezzone says: (more…)