Thanks to Tasha for sending: “stumbled upon this place (real deal coffee) and it has great vietnamese coffee and great prices! it’s not on google maps, but it’s at 1018 vermont nw. I think you posted about it once last fall but they’re definitely open now and making sweet drinks!” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in the 1200 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 9:58 pm, officers from the Second District responded to the listed location for the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, two adult victims were located. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
The suspect was captured by a surveillance camera and can be seen in the photos and video below: (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Restauranteur Hakan Ilhan is pleased to announce the early August opening of Il Piatto, a new Italian concept in the former Mirabelle space, at 900 16th Street NW. Ilhan has tapped Christ Lanydrek as the new executive chef for the restaurant. He earned his Bachelor of Culinary Arts at the Académie Culinaire de France, in Paris and spent time learning the Italian cuisine in Monte Carlo. Lanydrek has also worked in restaurants across the Metropolitan Washington area and was most recently the executive sous chef at the Annapolis Yacht Club. (more…)
1776 I Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
One of the best local lunch spots has reopened downtown for the first time since the pandemic hit! TBSP (The Best Sandwich Place) at 1776 I St NW is back again serving up some of the best sandwiches and salads in the area (yes, I’m biased based on the proximity to my office). Hopefully they get a lot of love from the downtown lunch crowd – so thrilled they survived the pandemic. Current hours are 8:00am-3:30pm.”
Photo by Stephen Anfield
Thanks to Stephen for sending: “Another Rice Bar will be opening across from the FBI building.”
You can see Rice Bar’s menu here. Stay tuned for an opening date.
1615 L Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Thought this was supposed to open in April but I haven’t seen any progress. Does anyone know anything? Downtown needs a new lunch spot.”
1115 New Jersey Avenue, SE right outside the metro photo by Kristi Clough
Thanks to Kristi for sending: “I’m excited to report that the Gregorys Coffee in Navy Yard opened today (Thursday)! Coffee’s good & I’m looking forward to trying nearly everything on their menu (look at the Cold Brew Bar list!). I love that they’re offering a more creative & healthier menu than competitors” (more…)
Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “I noticed the new painted bike lanes on 17th NW south of Mass Ave.”
Looking good!
Related, from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser was joined by community members and District government leaders to highlight her significant investments in providing infrastructure and mobility improvements in neighborhoods across all eight wards. The Mayor’s Fiscal Year 2022 #FairShot Budget proposal dedicates more than $670 million to fix roadways, add sustainable transportation options, and create new outdoor spaces for community use.
“The Fair Shot Budget has the ability to transform the way we move around DC,” said Mayor Bowser. “As the District reopens and more of our residents are actively getting to and from home, work, and school, we are seizing this opportunity to expand access to a wider variety of sustainable transportation options. These investments will improve the quality of life for residents right now but they’re also the right investments for our kids and our kids’ kids.”
The Mayor’s $17.5 billion budget will improve the District’s transportation system and expand mobility throughout DC by delivering: (more…)
800 Connecticut Avenue, NW photo by Greg Powers
Photo by Greg Powers
From a fact sheet about Ashok Bajaj’s La Bise (former home to the Oval Room):
“Opened: June 18, 2021
Hours of Operation: (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending last night: “The Blue Bottle Coffee at Midtown Center has been wrapped in brown paper. No signs on the door. I’m guessing we lost another one.”
When we recently spoke about the Logan Circle and Wharf permanent closures we noted Blue Bottle’s website only lists locations for Georgetown, Union Station and Union Market.
However, in more positive coffee news: (more…)