photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
“Dear PoPville,
I was approached yesterday (Monday) around 4:30pm at 17th and P street with the same scam you’ve reported on before – A young guy saying “my wife is over there, we live in that tan building, just moved here a few days ago and are GW law students….locked our keys, phones, wallet and everything in the car…..just $45 short to call a locksmith…willing to give collateral if you help me out” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This might sound totally weird, but I hoped others might have information that could help! A few months ago, I was grabbing a coffee at Java House on 17th — I was in there with one other customer, who was doing finger guns and kicking their knees up. I didn’t think much of it until I realized they’d locked eyes with me and seemed to be threatening me in some way. I looked away, but as this person walked across the cafe to leave, they ran straight into me, knocking me off balance. (It was clearly intentional — we were the only two people inside, and this was out of view of the folks working behind the counter.) It weirded me out, but I left quickly and got out of there.
Fast forward to earlier this week, (more…)
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the update from Logan Circle above. And thanks to Jenna for sending the rehab coming to Dupont Circle below: (more…)
1602 17th Street, NW photo by Jonathan Edelman
Jonathan shared yesterday (Friday) around 12:30pm: “So this is Christmas”
Checking out the tribute tree outside Floriana on 17th Street!
1501 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Joel for sending from the Dupont Starbucks:
Update from Paul: ” As of just now they have normal seating” (more…)
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Capital City Blues:
“It’s not the place that makes the man but the man that makes the place. @luckybardc
will be changing ownership and with that we say farewell (for now) to the owner, Paul. He made Manchester City accessible to so many and we thank him for that.”
and DC Armoury – The Capital of Arsenal America:
“Never thought I’d have to post this, but here we are. No matter what, @luckybardc
will always be ours.” (more…)
photos courtesy Kramers
From a press release:
“Kramers (1517 Connecticut Ave, NW), the first bookstore-cafe hybrid in Washington DC known for its convivial atmosphere, robust book collection and approachable food & beverage menu, just got bigger and better with a delightfully unexpected bookstore pairing– a new bar refresh and expansion. The 970 square foot space, which previously served as the travel and kids books section as well as a storage space for old books, brings opportunity for even more community-driven Kramers experiences– from cocktail tastings to social events to date nights. (more…)
1147 20th Street, NW
Thanks to Amanda for sending: “Brown Bag 20th St NW is owned by my partner’s family. Show them some love and stop by for coffee or lunch. I’ll be there picking up food at 1:15! Come thru!” (more…)
1800 Connecticut Ave, NW
UPDATE from BrineOysterDC:
“Here’s what’s up (we share the same owners as Russia House!):
Most RH staff relocated during the pandemic, so they’ve been restaffing up and almost there! RH completed an entire remodel including a new bar, kitchen, bathrooms, & decor, & shooting to open early January!”
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what’s the deal with Russia House? They say they are still closed because of the pandemic. (more…)
inside 2100 P Street, NW courtesy Duck Duck Goose
Ed. Note: This is the old Vintage 78 (and formerly Scion) space.
From a press release:
“Chef Ashish Alfred, known and celebrated for his Duck Duck Goose restaurants in Bethesda and Baltimore, announces the opening of Duck Duck Goose DC at 2100 P Street, NW in Dupont Circle on Wednesday, December 8. (more…)