coffee


1776 Street, NW

Thanks to Anya for sending: “Looks like a coffee shop and restaurant coming to the new Tempo hotel on the corner of 18th and K, NW!”

“Enjoy two inviting lobby-level dining options. One offers premium coffee, globally inspired café fare, and grab-and-go bites. The other serves locally sourced brasserie classics, craft beers, and cocktails with indoor and patio seating for any occasion.” (more…)


Logan Circle


1833 14th Street, NW

Bar Pilar opened here back in March 2005 (“came to be in 2004”) and sold to new owners in 2019.

Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news about Bar Pilar closing. Last Friday we broke the news that trouble was brewing at Bar Pilar when a non payment of rent legal notice was posted to their front door. Unfortunately last night Bar Pilar confirmed the writing on the wall: (more…)


wildlife

Thanks to V. for sending: “In our alley in Columbia Heights. Hope it gets some rats!”

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

1007 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
1007 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW

“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by pleasantliving

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Event

Hosted by DC nonprofit Archaeology in the Community, this annual festival gathers archaeologists and other heritage-related professionals from across the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to share the stories, science, and the discoveries that shape our understanding of the past. Taking place as part of DC Archaeology Month in June, the festival offers a full day of engaging experiences designed especially for kids and families.


Penn Quarter


1025 F Street, NW

Full release from Barnes & Noble:

“Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Washington, D.C. bookstore on Wednesday, January 21st.

The new Barnes & Noble will offer over 15,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and more. The new multilevel Barnes & Noble is located at 1025 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004, in the historic Woodward & Lothrop building. This new downtown Barnes & Noble is less than a mile from The White House, National Mall, several Smithsonian Museums, and is just a stone’s throw away from the Petersen House where President Lincoln spent his last days.

The bookseller’s return to downtown D.C. comes (more…)