Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
I live up in Brightwood Park and last week we had DC Water come dig up and repair a major water main under the street right in front of our house. Since then, both my house and my neighbor’s house has experienced significant internal cracking on our interior front walls and shared rowhouse wall. Any community advice about how to best navigate this?“
courtesy Mintwood Place
From a press release:
“Critically-acclaimed Mintwood Place (1813 Columbia Road NW) celebrating ten years in Adams Morgan and helmed by veteran Executive Chef Harper McClure has announced that beginning this Sunday, February 21st, the team will begin offering a ‘Southern Hospitality’ Sunday Supper series. The new Southern comfort food-inspired dinners will be available every Sunday during dinner hours only – 5:00PM to 8:30PM – for online orders for pickup, and for limited dine-in both on the heated patios (weather permitting) and in the indoor dining room. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
For many years before 2020 my DC-based small retail business happily obliged requests from parents of local school children to make donations to their school/PTO auctions and fundraisers. The support of our neighbors helped make our business sustainable.
I recently received a donation request from the parent of a well-resourced Capitol Hill neighborhood public school and I want to let readers know that such requests are probably really tough to accommodate right now for businesses that have managed to hang on into this year.
It pains me to say I can’t help but it’s also really uncomfortable for me to have to explain the reasons why. (more…)
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Featured Property of the Week: 1007 O Street NW
“Tucked along a quiet, tree-lined stretch in DC’s coveted Logan Circle, 1007 O Street NW is the kind of home that stops you mid-scroll. Crafted by OPaL, DC’s award-winning design-build firm, this practically brand-new home is a refined statement of design, where every detail feels intentional and elevated. From its striking architecture to its effortlessly livable layout, the [3BR/3.5BA] home is both a showpiece and a sanctuary. Think timeless materials, thoughtful craftsmanship, and a calm, understated elegance that lets you exhale the moment you walk in. This isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to feel something. And in a neighborhood as sought-after as Logan Circle, opportunities like this don’t come around often.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The chef-owner of Pesce in Dupont Circle, Andrew La Porta, suddenly passed away on Friday, Feb 5th. He is survived by his wife and two small children. It seems they’re closing the restaurant according to a report. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family. I wonder if you can post something to let the community know and support his family? Thank you very much.”
via GoFundMe
From the GoFundMe:
“Andrew La Porta passed away of natural causes on Friday, February 5th, 2021. He was only 48 years old. (more…)
At some point a lot of guys realize they don’t really have a friend group anymore.
Not in a dramatic way. Friends move away, people get busy, and actually seeing the same guys regularly almost never happens.
Yesterday there were 39,301 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Thursday, February 18, 2021 includes 160 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 39,461.
The District reported that one additional resident lost their life due to COVID-19.
· 70-year-old male
Tragically, 993 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
Columbia Heights Day is an annual neighborhood festival celebrating the vibrant community, culture, and small businesses of Columbia Heights. Now in its 18th year, the event features a lively mix of local vendors, live entertainment, and interactive activities for all ages—including face painting, tie-dye, karaoke, a dog costume contest, and more. Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and community right in the heart of Columbia Heights!
Photo by Scott Suchman
From SEOULSPICE:
“Eric Shin, owner of SEOULSPICE, is pleased to announce the expansion of his healthy Korean comfort food concept with three new locations scheduled to open later this year. Founded in 2016, Shin opened his flagship location in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, D.C. and expanded with additional locations in Tenleytown and College Park, Maryland, opening the following year. SEOULSPICE offers Korean-style rice bowls, kimbap burritos (Korritos), japchae noodle bowls, and salads showcasing original recipes from the Shin family, some of which have been passed down for generations.
439 7th Street, NW at E Street. Ed. Note: The space next to the now closed Starbucks
The first of SEOULSPICE’s three new locations is scheduled to open in May 2021 at the Westfield Montgomery Mall Food Court (next to Chipotle). Shin has also signed a lease for more than 2,000-square-feet of space at 439 7th Street, NW, 20004, across the street from Jaleo, which is scheduled for completion in July 2021. (more…)
Thanks to JB for sending this Red-tailed Hawk from Hillcrest yesterday.
*If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
2100 2nd Street, SW. Rendering courtesy Fish & Fire Food Group
From a press release:
“Fish & Fire Food Group, the D.C.-based hospitality group behind the Michelin-acknowledged The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, Nick’s Riverside Grill, and Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place is opening with its newest sustainably-focused restaurant called The Point. Slated to open this spring at 2100 2nd Street SW, The Point will feature a vast selection of the freshest seafood, coastal cuisine, and American-infused fare under the direction of Fish & Fire Food Group’s Culinary Director Ron Goodman and Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert.
Situated at the tip of Buzzard Point, where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers meet, the expansive restaurant is located in the former U.S. Coast Guard headquarters, which is now shared with the new RiverPoint Apartments. (more…)
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
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Photo by David Sheeley
Thanks to David for sending this great shot yesterday from 16th and U Street, NW.
And thanks to Andi for sending Mia from U Street.