833 Kennedy Street, NW
Quite a conversion if this goes through…
A liquor license application for Routes and Roots says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a Seating Capacity of 35 and a Total Occupancy Load of 80.”
STAY TUNED.
1610 20th Street, NW just off Connecticut Ave
Thanks to Rudi for sending: “Step Childe Harold closed (temporarily?) due to new owner: (more…)
2024 P Street, NW
Anyone remember Beer and Welding Sandwich Shop? Another nice option has launched inside Oasis Market!
“Johnnys Gourmet Deli and Subs
deli and sub shop
monday- sunday 8am-3pm
2024 P St NW Washington DC”
Their goods looks good: (more…)
Part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group family, Cordelia Fishbar is a seafood-forward restaurant in the heart of Union Market—known for its exceptional raw bar, freshly shucked oysters from both coasts, and a menu that ranges from bright crudo and shellfish towers to whole grilled branzino and squid ink linguine frutti di mare. Here’s what’s happening this week:
🦪 Half-Price Oysters Every Tuesday, 4PM to Close All night, every Tuesday. Half-price raw oysters—freshly shucked and responsibly sourced. Cordelia is proud to be part of the Oyster Recovery Partnership‘s Oyster Shell Recycling Alliance, returning every shell to the Chesapeake Bay to support new oyster growth.
🍹 Happy Hour: Tue–Fri 4–6PM & Tue–Sun 9PM to Close Two happy hours mean plenty of opportunity to enjoy $9 martinis, $9 select wines and cocktails, $5 Miller High Life, and half-price raw oysters and shellfish towers. A perfect way to wind down after work or ease into a great evening. Walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
🎵 Live Music every Thursday at 7:30PM Let the weekend start early! Settle in, order something delicious, and enjoy an evening of live music. No cover charge, just show up and enjoy.
🥂 Bottomless Brunch Every Saturday & Sunday, 11AM–4PM $33 per person for bottomless tiki cocktails, mimosas, and bloody marys. Gather your favorite people and stay for awhile because weekends were made for this.
Make a reservation or explore the full menu at cordeliadc.com.
📍 Cordelia Fishbar | 550 Morse St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 | Union Market District
Streetcar will join its brother in arms early next year.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that DC Streetcar service will end on March 31, 2026. Following this date, the DC Streetcar will no longer operate. Riders are encouraged to plan and explore alternate travel options, including WMATA’s D20 bus. (more…)
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photo by Josh
From an email:
“As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to federal workers and their families.
The community lunches will take place Wednesday, October 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (more…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Sadly the Zoo remains all locked up during the Shutdown. But here’s a peek inside the Jersey Mike’s: (more…)
photo by angela n.
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courtesy DowntownDC BID
From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) announced the return of the beloved DowntownDC Holiday Market, with an expanded and elevated experience, and new features for visitors of all ages.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market will once again transform F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW into a vibrant winter village, open daily from November 21 through December 23, 2025. The market is free to the public and open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Back and better than ever, (more…)
Thanks to Jayme for sending the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile from Dupont Circle.
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photo by Josh Bassett
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“Dear PoPville,
You were enjoying dinner- a burrito bowl, I think? I was outside on a bench, waiting. We made eye contact through the glass of Chipotle’s window (Sunday around 6pm.)
You finished your food and walked out, turned my way, and flashed a smile. I was sitting, (more…)