1630 Connecticut Ave, NW at R Street. Opened here in 2024.
“Pure Green Dupont Circle
Smoothie & Juice Bar
💚Cold- Pressed Juices🥤, Smoothies & more!”
From an email:
“Pure Green Dupont Circle is closing August 16, but we’re not going far! We’ll be reopening in the neighborhood in the coming weeks.”
Stay tuned for more info on the new location.
3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
The heads up from La Tejana (3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW):
“It’s that time of year, y’all 🏝️ Come visit us this week before we shut down for two weeks for our annual summer break. Normal Wednesday-Sunday schedule this week. Last day of service before the break is this Sunday 8/16 and we will reopen for regular weekly service on Wednesday, September 2nd. Hasta pronto amigos 😘”
And from the equally excellent Each Peach (3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW):
“It’s our birthday! Each Peach turns 13 today. (more…)
1409 14th Street, NW
Welcome back to my least favorite series: ‘This once cool spot is becoming a bank’ Vol. 949
Thanks to Greg for sending: “The old “Da Hong Pao” restaurant at 1409 14th St NW has interior construction going on. The permit on the door says for a “bank tenant“. (more…)
Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.
Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.
In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu
798 Maine Ave, SW
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the new Streets Market signage up at the Wharf! (more…)
1234 3rd Street, NE
Thanks to Michelle for sending the update about the Ace Hardware coming to Union Market: (more…)
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!
Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.
Thanks to Andrew & Kate for sending from NW DC: “Garden bounty today!”
Great Garden Haul is made possible by the Friends of Fanny Wilkinson Society. Send your hauls to [email protected] and be sure to mention what neighborhood you are in and what you’ve grown. Thanks!
1545 New Jersey Ave, NW
UPDATE: “1. Soft Opening Period: Monday August 17 – Wednesday September 2nd 8am-3pm
2. Normal Hours: September 3rd-onward, 7am-5pm”
“Proper Café
Coffee ☕️ • Cuisine 🍳 • Community 🫱🏼🫲🏾
1545 New Jersey Ave NW Washington, DC 20001”
Thanks to A. and L. for sending from what “was previously the Great American Bistro and the Oasis.”
“I’ve been watching with great interest the renovation at 1545 NJ Ave on the Proper Cafe, but am wondering if there’s any timeline for opening?” (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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4th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to G. for sending.
ICYMI:
“Celebrate our Nation’s 250th birthday with the speed and innovation of INDYCAR
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., will take place Aug. 22-23, 2026, marking the first‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. (more…)
Thanks to William for sending from the Birch Drive Neighborhood Conservation Park in Forest Glen.
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can send your sightings to [email protected] Thanks!