1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
Thanks to Noa for the latest Pitango update:
“Man was standing outside so I asked when they were opening and he said not for a while and maybe not till February. (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
Thanks to all who’ve sent the latest, uh, action happening at Johnny’s in Columbia Heights.
“Not entirely sure what’s going on here but… War on 11th Street.” (more…)
“And there’s a screen at the station as well!”
Game changed. Goodness.
Deploy them EVERYWHERE, please.
Thanks to Samuel Littauer for sharing this utter awesomeness with us:
“New screens outside the Woodley Park metro elevator made serious waves in neighborhood group chats today…” (more…)
This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
This Shaw rowhome has a built-in Airbnb on a Michelin-starred block: 914 N St NW
- 2-unit Shaw rowhome (live + rent)
- Separate lower-level Airbnb unit
- Block from Blagden Alley’s Michelin spots
- One block to the Mt Vernon/Convention Center Metro
- Spa bath, exposed brick, courtyard garden
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
- The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 3BR/2FB/2HB “custom-designed trophy penthouse” at VIO and is “complete with expansive covered and uncovered terraces, outdoor dining and lounge areas, a rooftop garden, skylight, fire features, grill, and panoramic riverfront views,” all for $11M.
- “Lofts 14 is one of Logan Circle’s most distinctive contemporary condominium residences,” and this two-level [2BR/3Ba] penthouse with 16-foot ceilings opens onto a 475-square-foot private rooftop terrace with northern and western city views.
- “Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable [3BR/3.5BA Columbia Heights/Petworth] home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek.
- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “stunning, fully renovated brick Colonial in the heart of Hillcrest” on “a rare 0.42-acre lot with a huge driveway and 2-car attached garage,” with an “expansive daylight basement” that’s “ideal as an in-law suite, au pair quarters, or income-generating accessory dwelling unit.”
1800 14th Street, NW
Thanks to SH for sending: “Down goes doi moi’s streatery” (more…)
photo by kelly bell photography
A reader reports at 8:41am: “Just got offloaded on red line at Rhode Island bc someone was hit by train there.”
From WMATA:
“Red Line: Trains are single tracking between Rhode Island Ave and NoMa-Gallaudet because of a trespasser struck by a train at Rhode Island Avenue. Expect delays in both directions. Some trains will offload at strategic locations to minimize train traffic.”
Updates: (more…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
Thanks to I. for sending: “Rock Creek Church Cemetery under the Beaver Moon. Never seen a deer here. I was more spooked than him.”
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.
600 Howard Rd SE, Suite 120
Ed. Note: Near the newly opened Atlas Brewery and Tap Room that we took a look at, here.
From a press release:
“Café Cino, a locally-owned boutique café brewing specialty coffee and tea, announced today that it will open its first brick-and-mortar location at the Bridge District. Owned by husband-and-wife duo Ron Collins and Carolina Meurkens, the 1,100-square-foot space will offer full-scale espresso drinks, pastries and smoothies, with plans to provide additional food and beverage offerings and host community-centered events at the Bridge District.
Café Cino began as a pop-up at local plant store, PLNTR, (more…)
photo by Gary House
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From NGA:
“The National Gallery of Art announces the return of a beloved winter tradition. The 2025–2026 Sculpture Garden Ice Rink season will open Monday, November 24, and run through Sunday, March 1, 2026 (weather permitting).
A perennial staple of the National Gallery’s wintertime programming, the ice rink invites visitors to skate alongside the National Mall’s iconic monuments and museums. (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
Sunday (11/16) around 10:30am, I asked a cute guy standing near the door at Un je ne sais quoi bakery in Dupont Circle where the line ended. He was wearing (more…)