17th and Q Street, NW
Thanks to Kathryn for sending: “Looks like something new coming to 17th between Q and Corcoran–seems like a cafe in the former dry cleaners on the bottom level, which has been under construction for a bit. Exciting! Anyone know what it is?”
1815 M Street, NW
Exciting news from Bub and Pop’s:
“As you all know, for 10 years now [opened in the former Pizanos Space back in February 2013] Bub and Pop’s has been wowing the DC Metro area as the go to spot to get your sandwich fix – quality ingredients, generous portions, and a dash of that “Philadelphia Tough Love.” We have garnered high praise from the most esteemed journalists including those at the Washington Post, Washingtonian, and Washington City Paper.
Can we top that?
Want to guess what’s next?
Well, we spent the whole summer turning the inside of your favorite sandwich destination into a gorgeous tasting menu only dining room. Don’t worry, your treasured favorites from Bub and Pop’s will still be offered during the day, but at night… (more…)
1700 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Ruth for sending: “Finally, something at this storefront! (more…)
1837 M Street, NW
Chipotle closed this location under Boqueria in 2021 and moved to Connecticut Ave. Dog Haus’ website says:
“The Absolute Würst – Gourmet Hot Dogs, Sausages, Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and Craft Beer”
Check out their menus here.
The liquor license placard for Dog Haus says: “Establishment will be a Restaurant serving gourmet burgers, sausage, and breakfast burritos. (more…)
Thanks to Brian for sending from Dupont Circle at yesterday’s USA-Wales World Cup watch party.
*This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
From Facebook:
“Tonight (11/21), starting at 5:30 pm, join members of the LGBTQIA+ community at the Dupont Circle Fountain for a candlelight vigil to mourn and honor the lives lost and impacted by the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs, Colorado — on what was the eve before Transgender Day of Remembrance. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to write about a scary incident my friend and I had in Dupont around 7:00 pm last night. We were standing at a crosswalk waiting for the light in front of the circle, and a man approached us. He got very close to me and I assumed he was going to ask for money when he instead hunched down and said in a high-pitched voice, “Hi I’m Elmo” which he repeated a few times. (more…)
photos courtesy Hoja Taqueria
From a press release:
“Bar Lab continues their partnership with Generator, the leading lifestyle hybrid accommodation brand, launching the second Hoja Taqueria within Generator Washington D.C. located at 1900 Connecticut Ave, NW. The acclaimed Bar Lab team is consistently recognized for their unique, inspired food and beverage programs with Hoja Taqueria being no exception. (more…)
1101 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Tania for sending the update: “They were supposed to open last week of august” (more…)
via google maps
Ed. Note: Witnesses can email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I am hoping to find a witness to the car crash I was in on Wednesday evening, around 5pm in Dupont.
I was driving southbound on 16th street, attempting to make a left hand turn on Q just outside the Jewish community center. There was quite a bit of traffic, and the large white truck traveling the opposite direction waved me through to make the turn. At this time, a black Kia Niro came speeding down the bus lane (which is illegal to drive in during the hours of 3:30-7:30pm) and T-boned me, totaling my black Prius. (more…)