hahaha oh man thanks to Tim for sending:
“Saw this parked in front of the Air and Space Museum this afternoon. I looked them up on line and it’s a rolling hotel.”
From Wikipedia:
“Rotel Tours is a German tourism company, a subsidiary of the Georg Höltl GmBH & Co. KK in Tittling, Germany. (more…)
from Nando’s Peri Peri in Chinatown
Thanks to Daniel for sending:
“Wasn’t this the big brouhaha last week with the ANC member?”
City Paper reported on Monday:
“A Ward 7 Restaurant Will Stop Charging a ‘Dine-In Tax’ After Pushback”.
That “Dine In” charge was $9.58.
Have others noted an “Eat In” charge anywhere else?
Thanks to Andrew for sending this “Super strange contraption spotted near Dupont”.
What was this intended to transport?
I was trying to think up clever titles for this one but I shall leave that to the experts – caption contest – go!
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what’s going on with the weird influx of free McVitties digestive biscuits near the metro in Columbia Heights? I was given a free sleeve last Tuesday on my way to work. Since then, they seem to have expanded to giving out free six-pack boxes every day to anyone who will take them. They are all over 14th street!” (more…)
Stephanie asks:
“I have a mystery only you can solve. Why is this taped to the (imo amazing) vacant house at 2800 Adams Mill?”
1065 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Wut? Well if you’re gonna be making candles might as well be drinking – from a liquor license placard for The Candle Bar:
“A new class CX Multipurpose Facility specializing in candle making classes and workshops. Seating Capacity of 30. Total Occupancy Load of 46.”
Looks like it will be on the second floor in between the new falafel joint and South Moon Under: (more…)
Photo courtesy Red Arrows
A few folks have been wondering about these red military jets – it was the Red Arrows:
“With precision displays, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, showcases the excellence of the RAF and represents the UK at home and overseas.” (more…)
Photos by Eric Vitale Photography
From a press release:
“The sixth edition of Le Dîner en Blanc – Washington DC took over Freedom Plaza on Saturday, August 24 for another unforgettable night of friendship, elegance and fun.
5,000 guests, donning their best summer whites, met at departure points throughout the city, which all converged at DC’s Freedom Plaza along Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between The White House and Trump International Hotel just before dusk for the sole purpose of sharing a gourmet meal with good friends in one of the city’s most celebrated locations. (more…)
Thanks to Jess for sending: ” Does anyone know what these lion (and maybe t-rex) sculptures are doing under the 3rd Street tunnel?” (more…)
2nd/3rd Mass. and H Street, NW
Lauren asks: “Anyone know the history on this building? On the corner of H & 2nd NW.”
We used to get this question like clockwork but were last asked back in 2015. We’ve previously learned that this is a ventilation shaft for the 395 highway tunnel below. The artist responsible for the awesome mural, Val E. Lewton, passed away in 2015.
Others have commented that: “It’s been known unofficially for years as the Nixon Memorial.”