“Dear PoPville,
I see you wrote this article about Hill Country BBQ closing down. The Hari Karaoke band always had the place packed on Wednesday nights, and they’re now back playing at Sauf Haus! (more…)
Dupont Circle
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Wowza, Lucky Bar didn’t waste any time after getting their permits. Thanks to all who messaged us. (more…)
photo by Deb Lindsey
From an email:
“At Selva (1223 Connecticut Ave NW 2nd Floor), culinary storytelling is at the heart of each dish. A vibrant union of prolific nightclub owner and restaurateur Antonis Karagounis’ Mediterranean heritage and Chef Giovanni Orellana’s Latin American roots, this new hot restaurant’s menu and atmosphere celebrates the joy of sharing, exploration, and cultural connection. (more…)
Thanks to Dave for sending: “Dupont Circle power outage. Basically all of the buildings/businesses west of Connecticut seem to be out, with some on the east side too. Traffic lights also out with vehicles/pedestrians unsure what to do.
A collection of handwritten closure signs – snapped these photos on my walk to the Sunday farmers’ market. Affected businesses include Sweetgreen, taïm, AT&T, Bibibop, Panera, CVS, La Tomate, Secondi, Dolcezza (on National Ice Cream day no less!).” (more…)
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see outage map here
The Pepco outage map currently lists Active Outages as 23 with Total Customers Affected 377.
Update: 5pm: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports the utility repairs are complete and power has been restored to the affected customers in the northwest area of the District of Columbia.”
Update: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports a power outage in the northwest area of the District of Columbia, near Dupont Circle, affecting approximately 1,729 customers. The cause of the outage is under evaluation with an undetermined time for restoration. Customers with questions may contact PEPCO on 1-877-737-2662.”
Thanks to a reader for passing on from the Commissioners of Dupont ANC2B:
“We’re sorry many of you have been by power outages on and off since Thursday morning. ANC 2B has been in constant contact with PEPCO, Mayor Bowser’s office, and Councilmember Pinto’s office. We’ve heard from many people that they are not receiving communications from PEPCO or DC government on this matter, leaving you literally and figuratively in the dark.
Here’s what’s going on: (more…)
1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to G. for sending the latest from Daily Provisions coming to Dupont:
“You can see the menu boards at night through the windows. Tatte prices. Set for early August opening from what the neighbors say. Glad for new business, but I’ll be sticking with the lovely people next door at Dupont Coffee Collective.”
The menus posted: (more…)
Update to the Update: “all customers have been restored.”
From Pepco:
“Pepco crews are responding to an issue at our substation on 22nd Street NW in Washington, D.C. To prevent further equipment damage, about 1,800 customers in the Dupont Circle and West End areas were impacted. Pepco crews continue to make progress and have restored approximately 1,600 customers and working safely and as quickly as possible to restore the remaining impacted customers.
The Pepco underground system is a series of feeder cables that connect each substation to provide energy service to our customers. In this case, equipment issues are affecting the path between Takoma Substation and the 22nd Street Substation. (more…)
explore outage map here
B. reports around 8:30am:
“Power’s out in like all or most of Dupont. Pepco says they’re working on it, but the phillips is closed for the day, probably others too.”
Updates as more is learned.
Thanks to Jeff for sending:
“It’s official. The rumor for the last 3 years that Streets Market will be taking over the Metro Market space at 2130 P Street, NW in Dupont is no longer a rumor. No date yet for opening but I think fall. (more…)
1850 M Street, NW previously home to a Roti
Ed. Note: New York’s Springbone Kitchen is also coming to Georgetown.
Thanks to Jim for spotting the permit with the deets for this 2nd location: (more…)