Thanks to Keely for sending:
“A friend coming back from Safeway spotted this masterpiece. The note seems to read (in my poor translation): (more…)
Dupont Circle
“Dear PoPville,
New sign up at Kalorama and Connecticut, in the little triangle-circle in front of the Chinese Embassy employees’ building.
I figured I’d better take a photo right away, since it’ll be taken out by a car failing to make that corner within a day or two.”
1207 19th Street, NW
Bar and Lounge 54 opened here in August 2020. Prior to Bar and Lounge 54 this space was Tulips which closed back in September 2018. Before them this space was home to Irish Whiskey (RIP $1 Champagne Brunch) and of course before them the legendary, in certain circles, Porter’s.
Thanks to Rosey for passing on the latest from Bar and Lounge 54: (more…)
11th and Lamont St, NW
One was the A Despedida (Goodbye!) Tag Sale at Bad Saint in Columbia Heights:
“We having A Despedida (Goodbye) Tag Sale, part 1! this Saturday (that’s TOMORROW), July 16 from 12:00-4:00pm.
We’ll have plates, glassware, silverware, decor and other miscellany.
We’ll also have small bites and your favorite Bad Saint sauces (sate oil, chile vinegar, XO sauce, etc.) for you to take home.
Swing by for a hug and pick up some bibs and bobs.
And stay tuned….our Despedida Tag Sale part 2 will be next Saturday, July 23!”
Ed. Note: Meanwhile construction continues at the corner in the former Room 11, stay tuned for more on the bar coming:
photo by Shaila Manyam
And the other epic line was a “vintage” sale announced on Tik Tok in Dupont: (more…)
Thanks to Brent for sending: “LOL”
Gonna need a new calendar!
Metro lists the advisory for “Advisory Effective: 8/9/20 – 8/31/22”
Light at the end of the tunnel?
17th and Q Street, NW
This is the former home of Pansaari which closed back in 2018.
The liquor license placard for Momo DC says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a seating capacity of 195 and Total Occupancy Load of 195. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 50. (more…)
1 Dupont Circle, NW
From an email:
“Wanted to bring your attention to Boogy & Peel’s grand opening party this Saturday 7/16, debuting the full menu and (dog-friendly) patio! (more…)
1515 17th Street, NW
E. asks: “Did Yogato close??”
Looks like they closed last sometime last summer (2021.)
Mr. Yogato sold for a dollar back in 2018. There were concerns starting in 2019. RIP.
1836 18th Street, NW
F&F asked: “Does anyone know what’s replacing Rebellion?”
Thanks to Matt for sending:
“Finally some updates from the old Rebellion space on 18th!” (more…)
1815 M Street, NW
From Bub and Pop’s:
“Re-Opening – Tuesday, July 12, 2022 – 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Our Chef and cooks have had a very busy day cooking to get ready for all of you. If you want a refresher on our menu, (more…)