“Dear PoPville,

A few years ago a developer bought the row home behind us and used it as their office (despite it being zoned residential). Over those years they never took out their garbage and often let it pile 3 or 4 trash bags high. The rats had a field days and there was constantly trash everywhere. We tried talking to them and filed complaints with the city when that did not work but the issue continued until the day they received their demo permits for a condo conversion. (more…)



1633 P Street, NW

From a press release:

“Alaskan born, New Jersey and Philly bred Chef, David Aaron Gravenmier has signed on as the new Executive Chef at DC Vegan, effective immediately.

Chef David brings over 10 years of vegan restaurant experience as the former Sous Chef at Philadelphia’s wildly popular Vedge restaurant and Executive Chef at DC based vegan fan favorite, Fancy Radish.

Chef David will be expanding on DC Vegan’s Italian-American ‘vegetable-forward’ menu offerings as well as rolling out a special NYE prix fixe menu featuring inventive dishes like Carrot Osso Bucco and House-made Gnocchi. (more…)



1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW courtesy Dos Toros

From Dos Toros:

“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria will open its second D.C. location in Dupont Circle, Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 a.m. Dos Toros will offer free burritos to the first 50 people in line for lunch at 10:30am, along with swag, and a spin to win prize wheel awarding free guacamole, salsa, entrées and more. (more…)



1900 N Street, NW photo by JM

You can see their menus here.

From an email:

“At the crossroads of legendary hospitality and unmatched culinary expertise, you’ll find Balos: a zestful dining experience built on the freshest, most vibrant Mediterranean dishes the city has to offer. Named after a lush, lively lagoon nestled on the outskirts of Crete, (more…)


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