1330 19th Street, NW

From an email:

Laoban Dumplings will take over the cafe space at Shop Made in DC with new lunch and dinner menus, beginning February 2nd.


Courtesy Laoban Dumplings

Together, Shop Made in DC and Laoban will also launch new event programming for February: a Chinese New Year’s Party on Friday, 2/16 at 8pm; Dim Sum brunch on Saturdays & Sundays beginning Feb. 10; and a weekday dumpling/beer happy hour.

Check out the launch menu after the jump. (more…)



A Previous uptick captured by Eric P.

Lots of reports of early morning helicopters in Dupont/Adams Morgan/16th Street. Anyone happen to know the deal?

Per usual I’m going with ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

However, I can preemptively answer tonight’s queries from Joint Base Myer – Henderson Hall:

“There will be 15 United States Air Force Huey helicopters landing and taking off multiple times between 6:25 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Fort McNair Thursday January 25 for an exercise.”


This rental is located at 1833 Swann Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1695 / 1br – 500ft2 – 1BR/1BA Near Dupont Circle (1st Month Free)!

1833 Swann St NW #1, Washington, DC 20009
$1,695/mo

KEY FEATURES
Bedrooms: 1 Bed
Bathrooms: 1 Bath
Parking: On-Street
Lease Duration: 1 Year (See Details Below)
Deposit: $1,695
Pets Policy: Cats & Dogs OK
Laundry: Shared
Property Type: Apartment

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1350 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Ashwin for sending:

“From the look of this ad for a store manager, looks like Philz Dupont is going to open in “spring of 2018.”

Store Leader – Dupont Circle
Company Name Philz Coffee Company Location Washington, D. C.
Philz is currently seeking a talented Store Leader for our upcoming location in Dupont Circle opening in the spring of 2018!

Back in October we learned that this Philz will be coming to the former Cosi that closed back in 2014. This will be a third location for Philz in D.C. after Adams Morgan and Navy Yard.


This rental is located at 1820 Swann Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1795 / 1br – (WINTER SPECIALS) Dupont Circle One Bedroom Apartment Available Now!

FEATURES
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Located on Floor #: 1
Floors in Bldg: 4
Square Footage: 375
Parking Spaces: Street
Pets Allowed: No pets allowed, but service & companion animals are welcome

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1730 M Street, NW

Thanks to @SocialAlertsDC for sending word about Abigail soft opening in the former Buckeye + Bear space. Abigail’s Facebook says:

“There once was a girl named Abigail, she was very ostentatious.

Abigail is a beautiful and luxurious lounge located in Washington, DC’s Dupont Circle.”

Also looks like the official opening is February:


This rental is located at 2511 Q Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:

“$1525 / 450ft2 – WALK OUT PATIO STUDIO in Residential Georgetown Rock Creek Gardens

Only two available, won’t last long!

Rock Creek Gardens boasts a great location, nicely situated between two of DC’s most sought after enclaves; Georgetown & DuPont Circle. Residents enjoy the vintage appeal of the historic community & nearby access to the numerous trails of Rock Creek Park. There is a coin operated laundry room & bicycle storage area on site. Heat & water are inclusive with rent, residents pay for electricity. (more…)



1207 19th Street, NW

Tulips website says:

“Opening Dec. 27th

Tulips artfully blends modern cuisine, meticulously crafted cocktails, and exceptional service. We invite guests to experience each room in our beautiful multi-level restaurant, situated in a historic Dupont Circle town home. Tulips’ intoxicating atmosphere includes a sophisticated dining room, a champagne lounge, and upscale bar.”

You can see their menus here.

Hours are listed as:

Dining Room
5:00 pm-10:00 pm
Champagne Lounge & Bar
4:00 pm-1:00 am


1207 19th Street, NW looking south towards M Street


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