Thanks to Nolan and a couple other readers for sending: “In an interesting turn of events, Swingers Navy Yard on Half Street is now permanently closed after just 8 months. Dupont location is staying open.” (more…)
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From the Welsh:
“In the DC area this Saturday morning?
Come watch the Wales v Georgia #RWC2023 match at the Tight Five Pub with us and the Georgian Embassy!
Kick off is at 9am ET”
The listing says:
“The whispers and excitement of one of the most coveted estates available for purchase has arrived. Tucked away in the private enclave of exclusivity in Bethesda, Maryland, 8913 Holly Leaf Lane is the “above the rim” offering that sets the bar for real estate in the DC-Metro region. (more…)
From the Trust for the National Mall:
“The game for everybody in the place for everybody! The Trust for the National Mall and @Humana are bringing pickleball to the #NationalMall this September 28- 30.
Free court sign-ups go live at 12 PM ET. Learn more here.
Pickleball is Coming to the National Mall (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve Googled extensively but haven’t been able to find a list of bars in DC that are showing US Open Tennis. We ventured to Millie’s over the weekend and the vibe was great, but it wasn’t Metro friendly and took us an hour to get there. Hoping someone has a recommendation for a Metro friendly bar airing the US Open…that also hopefully has decent wine, bar food and like minded tennis fans.” (more…)
1817 Columbia Road, NW
About that action we wondered about last week – it’s gonna be Easy Tiger Tavern!! The big news came on IG late yesterday afternoon from the awesome folks at the Exiles Bar (1610 U Street, NW):
“Welcome to Easy Tiger Tavern!
Opening in Adams Morgan this winter!” (more…)
Ed. Note: I’m not posting the hateful messages but I have seen them and con confirm. I’m also told they received threatening phone calls and voicemails. Just ridiculous. Please check out Bozzeli’s good looking menus here and find their locations here.
In response to the hate Bozzelli’s writes:
“Co-Owner Mike Bozzelli who runs his family’s pizza chain, Bozzelli’s, with his mother and sister explains, (more…)
Big news from the Capital One Arena yesterday: “COMING THIS FALL – the Signature Club & Lounge at Capital One Arena! (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
In addition to what you’d like to see happen, what do you think actually will happen at the RFK site? When do you think it’ll happen?
From Council Chair Phil Mendelson:
“DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released a statement following the announcement by Congressman Comer of a bill to transfer by a long-term lease the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Campus site to the District. (more…)
816 H Street, NE Ed. Note: The People’s Kitchen coming to the first floors here
Thanks to all who messaged us about both H Street, NE bars recently closing. Dirty Water opened here back in September 2017.
Dirty Water tweeted last night: “We are closed for good. Thanks to everyone who made DW what it was for 6 years.” (more…)