outside One Thomas Circle, NW Photo by Jim Cordes
Since the Adams Morgan Wawa abruptly closed about a month ago, folks have been asking for updates about the Thomas Circle one (formerly a West Wing Cafe.) Thanks to Jim for reporting live on the scene at 8:48am: (more…)
1155 14th Street, NW. Mural by MISS CHELOVE
Thanks to Kevin for sending.
A press release from December says:
“Hotel Zena, an Art-Infused Tribute to Female Empowerment, to Open in Washington, D.C. [originally in spring] (more…)
1011 19th Street, NW just north of K Street
Thanks to Josh for passing on the latest sad news from 19th Street:
“We’re sad to say it, but we are not re-opening our K Street location. All of us here at Naf Naf thank you for being a loyal fan and for supporting us. We will miss you greatly and hope to see you again at one of our other locations.
With gratitude,
Team Naf”
Naf Naf opened up here in October 2017.
1250 New York Ave, NW. Photo by AgnosticPreachersKid via wikipedia
From a press release:
“The National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) reopens to the public on Saturday, August 1. With guidance from the D.C. government, D.C. Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the museum has developed new cleaning, safety, health and operational protocols. A maximum of 200 visitors per day are allowed, and advance purchase of a timed ticket is strongly encouraged. On most days, the museum’s hours of operation remain unchanged. Extended hours are planned on select dates. Visitors should check https://nmwa.org/reopening for updated schedule information. (more…)
1100 13th Street, NW at L Street courtesy of Maddy’s Taproom
Thanks to Diego for passing on from Maddy’s Taproom:
“Dear Friends-
This hurts…our hearts are broken. Unfortunately, after 9 years of fun and friendships, Maddy’s will be closing it’s doors for good on Saturday July 25th. We tried, but the economic impact was just too much. Please come by and say farewell and help us to deplete some inventory and pay some staff(today through Saturday 12-9pm). (more…)
1627 K Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word about Taqueria Local, who only opened up back in 2018:
“loved their happy hour”
I’m told:
“Items such as menus, menu booklets, matches, napkins, etc…will be available at no charge.”
If you missed your chance at a purchase, stop by out front Eighteenth Street Lounge at 1212 18th Street, NW between 3pm and 6pm Saturday to get your piece. (more…)
1422 L Street, NW
At the end of last month we broke the news that things were not looking good for the Post Pub. The Post’s Tim Carman breathed an ounce of hope but sadly that didn’t work out. This morning the Post Pub writes:
“I am sad to inform our customers and friends that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related factors I am forced to close the Post Pub permanently. There’s simply no other option.
To all of our long time loyal customers, I can only say thank you!! More of you than I can name came in almost every day. You were the biggest part of the Post Pub family. A special thanks to the Washington Post employees who helped us pay a lot of bills over the years!
To my employees: I am sorry it ended so abruptly and that you must now look for employment elsewhere. After 43+ years in the same spot, it is hard for me to say goodbye. I am most proud of the fact that three people worked at the Pub for over 30 years and six people for over 20 years. That tells me it really was more than just a business, it was a family. (more…)
Franklin Square is “bounded by K Street NW to the north, 13th Street NW on the east, I Street NW on the south, and 14th Street NW on the west.”
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the Franklin Park update: “Wonder if Bowser has a plan for the large number of homeless individuals who will be displaced by this project.”
Ed. Note: The sign mentions some services for those experiencing homelessness: (more…)
1525 H Street, NW
Thanks to Mike for sending: “It seems there’s now a fence around St. John’s church…this seems to me to be all kinds of wrong…” (more…)