13th and I Street, NW
Thanks to Michael for sending.
Pow Pow’s first location opened on H Street, NE back in 2016.
Check out their menu here and stay tuned for an opening date on the new location.
“POW POW is an award winning plant-based Asian, organic and kosher certified fast-casual restaurant located in the heart of the popular H Street, North East corridor of Washington, DC. (more…)
1020 19th Street, NW formerly Moxie’s
Just noticed that Bryson’s Cafe has removed their sign from 19th Street, NW between K and L. Originally opened as Moxie’s back in 2016, this space was previously home to Retrospect Coffee and Tea space and Java Green before that.
923 15th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
A shout out to Dua Coffee on McPherson Square! This place has been giving me good vibes throughout this stupid pandemic. The staff is incredibly nice, the coffee is excellent, and it just feels like a nice escape from The Year That Shall Live in Infamy.
I’m sure they’d appreciate any extra business. (P.S. they sell bags of whole beans!)”
From Dua’s website:
“We are the first Indonesian specialty coffee shop in the nation’s capital, Washington DC. (more…)
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
Update from MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on Saturday, December 12, 2020, in the 500 block of 11th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 9:00 pm, the suspect and victims were engaged in an argument at the listed location. The argument escalated and became a physical altercation. The suspect then brandished a knife and stabbed four victims. The suspect was apprehended by responding officers. The victims were transported to an area hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. (more…)
Thanks to Kate for sending: “Police have blocked off all traffic, including pedestrians, on H street from 17th to Vermont. I’m thinking it’s to protect all of the artwork on the fence surrounding Lafayette Square. Could definitely be for something else though.”
From MPD:
“TRAFFIC ADVISORY: First Amendment Activity
From Friday, December 11, 2020 through Sunday, December 13, 2020, multiple First Amendment demonstrations are scheduled to occur in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with these demonstrations, there will be parking restriction and potential street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
Thanks to Caroline for sending: “by the Eisenhower building this morning”
@PoPville overseen by the Eisenhower building this morning #UrbanFox pic.twitter.com/ROsIzwb81C
— Caroline Bello (@CarolineMFBello) December 10, 2020
Also spotted at The White House!
1100 13th St NW, on L Street Between 13th and 14th
Ed. Note: Drafthouse opened here in 2016.
Thanks to G for passing on the Rasmus Auction listing:
“M30512 – Restaurant & Bar Equipment Online Auction. Draft House and Comedy Bar. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Alert: Shooting Investigation at 1414hrs in the 1100 block of Massachusetts Ave NW. No lookout
DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911”
Update from MPD:
“The Third District is currently investigating a shooting inside of a building in the 1100 block of Massachusetts Ave NW. An adult male is being treated at an area hospital for a gunshot wound to the torso.
Motorists and pedestrians can expect road closures in the area as we investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call 202-727-9099.”
via Kamala Harris
From Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris:
“Had a wonderful time getting some Small Business Saturday shopping done with @DouglasEmhoff this morning at the outdoor @dtwnholidaymkt. Thank you, @MurielBowser, and everyone who supported small businesses not just in our communities but all over the country today.”
T-shirts by BailiwickClothingCo.
800 Connecticut Ave, NW
Whoa, missed this one. In 2014 they completed a million dollar renovation. On October 14th they posted to their website:
“Oval Room has closed its doors.
Thank you to our staff and customers for their support over the years. (more…)