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18th and T Street, NW

Thanks to Pete and Rob for sending on Sunday:

“4 horses “parked” outside of Lauriol Plaza. They were very friendly and attracting a lot of attention, pets, photos.”

Readers have previously noted over the years: “There are groups of horse owners in PG County that ride into the city regularly, especially on the weekends” (more…)


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1007 O Street NW
1007 O Street NW

A Logan Circle townhome built to stop you mid-scroll: 1007 O Street NW

  • Custom 2021 OPaL build
  • Quiet, tree-lined Logan Circle block
  • Double-height chef’s kitchen with exposed beams
  • Three private outdoor spaces, including a rooftop deck with sweeping city views
  • Off-street parking + spa-like primary suite

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6BR/6FB/2HB contemporary detached residence in Kent—all for $13M.
  • “A rare offering in the heart of Petworth, 4129 8th St NW #1 is ideally positioned on the corner of 8th and Upshur — a coveted setting that welcomes exceptional natural light from multiple exposures while placing some of the neighborhood’s most celebrated destinations just steps from your door.”
  • “Rarely available Victorian-style detached single-family home in the sought-after Sixteenth Street Heights neighborhood of NW Washington, DC. This stately 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence blends timeless character with generous living space and classic architectural details.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is “perfectly situated on a secluded tree-lined street, this grandiose residence and all of its splendor embody what many have come to admire about Washington, DC” and offers “the convenience of not one but two kitchens and four oversized bedrooms.”

Penn Quarter

That was fast! We just learned about Giordano’s last week.

“Opening where the old mxdx used to be on 14th st (14th & F)”

Their new liquor license placard says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 125 indoors, a Sidewalk Cafe with 24 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 125. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”

However a peek inside reveals, well, Spring 2026 it is: (more…)


Event

The DC Concert Orchestra presents Portraits in Time, the last concert in our season themed A World Mosaic. The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with one 15 minute intermission. DCCO commissioned a new work by DC composer Blair Goins. There will be interactive discussions with the composer Blair Goins at performance time and after the concert. Please join us afterwards to learn more about this exciting new work and the composer.

On the program:


coffee


1600 U Street, NW

Thanks to Emily for sending:

“Good morning! I believe they closed over a month ago, but all their TV screens are still on inside as well as the lights! Wonder if this means anything.”

Ed. Note: This Starbucks closed here in December. For a hot second it looked like a Compass Coffee could be coming but that was never confirmed. Maybe Starbucks will give it another go?

STAY TUNED.


Downtown


717 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Casey for sending:

“Stopped by the CVS that’s closest to my office, typically went 2-3 times a week to grab a drink, snack, or health-related thing but haven’t in the last month – stopped by this morning and noticed that it’s closing on 12/2 and pretty much all of the perishables are gone. (more…)