Photos by MD Calabro
Thanks to MD for sharing the 30 year time warp from 17th and R: “a friend asked me to retake a photo took in the past at at a similar view. Here is my first set in DuPont 17/R.”
Dupont Circle
2100 P Street, NW
Thanks to Trey for sending: “noticed new signage up in the old Vintage 78 (and formerly Scion) space on P and 21st, right across from Emissary. Looks like Duck Duck Goose in Bethesda is expanding into Dupont.”
All the details from a press release: (more…)
1330 19th Street, NW formerly home to Buffalo Billiards
From a press release:
“Crazy golf, as coined by Swingers, is an exciting version of mini-golf that combines gourmet street food, meticulously hand-crafted cocktails, a theatrical setting and a live DJ to create an incredible social experience for guests. Swingers will open its third location in Washington D.C’s Dupont Circle on June 11th, with its fourth location coming shortly after in New York City’s Flatiron District.
Tucked beneath the bustling streets of D.C., guests of Swingers Dupont Circle will be transported to a world of verdant, undulating crazy golf courses featuring a 1920s English golf clubhouse, cocktail bars, gourmet street food vendors and the warmest of welcomes. Swingers Dupont Circle will feature immersive and multi-sensory, whimsical elements providing guests over 21 with a theatrical and high-end entertainment experience to enjoy with friends, family and colleagues. (more…)
Photo by Jonathan Edelman
Thanks to all who messaged us. The New Washington Land Company tweeted on Friday: “Something exciting is happening at our main office – we can’t wait for the final result! In the meantime, feel free to stop by our office at 1606 17th ST NW to watch @kaliqcustoms (Kaliq N. Crosby) in action!” (more…)
From CHIKO:
“A week-long celebration of all things dumplings!
Dumpling Week Monday 3/15 – Sunday 3/21
Chef/Owner Scott Drewno “dumplings equal joy”
Chef/Owner Danny Lee “the world needs dumplings” (more…)
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Update on Mari Vanna’s reopening date:
“Oh yes, yes! You heard it whispered, you heard it said, you heard it from me and you heard it from friends.
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Mari Vanna is finally opening its doors!
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Write it down! Do you have a pen?
Thursday, March 4th. (more…)
1825 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“SIGN OF THE WHALE, is pleased to announce it reopened on Wednesday, February 10th. Sign of the Whale, the D.C. institution known for decades as the ultimate intern hang out, has closed and reopened its doors more than a couple of times. Now under new ownership, what was once a dive bar is maturing into a gathering space where those same interns, now grown professionals, and new D.C. residents alike can get a touch of nostalgia, grab a crafted cocktail, draft beers, and bites. Owners of Nero, one of the top wine bars/lounges in Washington, D.C., are the new proprietors of Sign of the Whale and have created a unique style of contemporary American cuisine with Latin and Asian influences for everyone’s pallet. (more…)
Sounds like they opened around January 4th. You can find more info on their Instagram account. (more…)
2200 P Street, NW
I keep forgetting to post these. Thanks to all who’ve messaged us.
Thomas reports: “final touches going up on the new Shell station at 2200 P, incl. 8+ ULTRA BRIGHT lights on the lot. They’re hideous & completely clash with the character & historic charm of the globe lights on the station. They’re also a nuisance & light up my apt at night” (more…)
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Good news from Mari Vanna:
“My dear friends,
As you all know, last spring Mari Vanna closed its doors. It was a very sad time for our DC team, and we were sad to be missing from your lives at such trying times.
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Why did this happen? Because, despite trying their best, the franchise holders could not weather the pandemic. We know many thought that this is the sad end for Mari Vanna’s beloved home in DC.
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But Mari Vanna’s core team has never been the ones to shy away from a challenge. (more…)