3519 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Ben and Lisa for sending the new Wonder (Food Hall) signage from Cleveland Park: (more…)
5714 Connecticut Avenue, NW
ICYMI: New Neighborhood Restaurant, Wheelhouse, from owners of Surfside, Millie’s et al coming to Chevy Chase!!
“Wheelhouse will bring to Chevy Chase what Millie’s did for Spring Valley.”
The placard for The Wheelhouse says: (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
RIP Rappahannock Oyster Bar but this finally takes the sting out a bit!
Check out Cowbell Seafood & Oyster‘s menu here.
From an email:
“Cowbell Seafood & Oyster (Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, 202-204-2559), a new restaurant where tide-to-table seafood meets backcountry character in the heart of Union Market, DC, opens this Thursday, October 23rd. (more…)
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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
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1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jenna for sending:
“Looks like the bluestone lane at 1150 Connecticut Ave, NW in Dupont closed.” (more…)
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
1402 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending just before 1am: (more…)
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.
Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!
Thanks to JP for sending this great shot “Watching the Caps practice at Medstar/Kettler Capitals Iceplex.”
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.
101 V Street, SW. courtesy The Stacks
From a press release:
“The Stacks, Buzzard Point’s newest waterfront neighborhood, announced that Café Unido, the acclaimed Panama-based specialty coffee brand, will open its third Washington, D.C. location. Building on the success of its locations in Shaw and Union Market, Café Unido will bring a café to a 730-square-foot space along The Corso, The Stacks’ pedestrian-only retail promenade. Located on the ground floor of Colette, one of The Stacks’ three residential buildings, the café will also connect to Colette’s expansive lobby, offering guests access to an additional 1,100-square-foot space with ample seating and gathering areas.
Known for sourcing directly from partner farms in Panama’s highlands (more…)
photo by Jason Gooljar
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1537 17th Street, NW photo by Beau Finley
Something is going on here. Yesterday I broke the news that Trio was closing soon in Dupont Circle after 75 years based on an announcement from the General Manager, saying they’d be closing after having one last hurrah November 2nd. Since then WTOP and Washington Business Journal have both since posted the same with no new details. HOWEVER, something is fishy to me. I went to check Trio’s IG to see if they have made an official announcement on their Instagram and this is what comes up for today: (more…)
215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to a Firehook
From a press release:
“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is excited to announce its third D.C. location—located at 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE—will open on Wednesday, October 22. Guests can spin the wheel to win free entrées, chips & dips, drinks, $20 gift card, and catering discounts. (more…)