“Dear PoPville,
We live in Shaw and had a rug delivered to our house. We were home and went to get the door to bring it in. Within 2 minutes it was stolen. We reported the theft but weren’t expecting it to be recovered. Within 30 minutes an MPD officer arrived at our house and recovered the stolen rug. Thank you to Officer Morgan for all of his help!”
124 Blagden Alley NW Tasting Room, Photo by Jeff Elkins
Thanks to Ammie for sending: “Sadly their last night was February 11th.”
Columbia Room‘s Facebook says: “Thank you to all who supported us along the way. This was my dream. And it became true because of you. It’s an indescribable feeling (and one of great privilege). To live, dreaming.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just a car driving southbound 107 MPH through 9th and O ST NW [see video below at about 13 seconds.] Drove through three red lights (mid cycle) at P, O, and N street, for good measure. This behavior makes me livid. (more…)
1228 11th Street, NW
Update: Readers report they were robbed but are open – more a reason/reminder to show them so love!
Thanks to PK for sending: “Do we know what happened to Tortino?!?”
Anyone hear anything? Their Facebook was last updated in September 2021 but their website is still live – peep their menus. I called the restaurant but the phone just rings and rings without going to voicemail. Anyone know what’s up? (more…)
1133 11th Street, NW at M Street, NW (previously home to 11-M
Thanks to Don for sending word about Mariscos‘ soft opening Saturday night. (more…)
photos courtesy Tiger Fork
From a press release:
Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is celebrating an extra-special Chinese New Year this year, which happens to be the eponymous Year of the Tiger, and the restaurant’s 5-year anniversary. From February 1-13, Tiger Fork will serve of a special a la carte menu of symbolic Cantonese dishes for both dine-in and takeout, each representing a specific virtue to bring good luck for the coming year. And during dinner service on Saturday, February 5, the festive restaurant will host traditional Lion Dancers, performing ceremonies to bring prosperity and good fortune in 2022.
In addition to Tiger Fork’s regular menu, Executive Chef Jong Son has created several dish specials designed to bring good luck in the New Year, available a la carte for both dine-in and takeout from 2/1-2/13:
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Thanks to John for sending: “The old do as I say not as i do: no parking sign, blocking driveway and half out in the street”
inside 9th and N Street, NW photo by Ryan Marsan
Thanks to Ryan for sending: “The newly remodeled @UnionKitchenDC at 9th and N looks amazing!! A semi-hidden gem in the city” (more…)
9th and N Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about the Union Kitchen on 9th and N St NW? I walked by yesterday (1/9) and it’s completely papered over and dark inside. I didn’t see any signage indicating a closure or remodel.
I live right around the corner and love their breakfast bar so hoping they aren’t going anywhere!”
Update from Union Kitchen: “Hi! We’re undergoing some renovations. Reopening tomorrow and excited to welcome you back!”
Thanks to Charlotte for sending this cool perspective taken around 12:30pm.