1 M Street SE photo by Brian G
Thanks to Brian for sending: “Scissors and Scotch sign is up in Navy Yard and looks close to opening”
A new liquor license placard says: “New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern featuring an upscale men’s grooming hair salon with a retail bar attached. Total Occupancy Load of 21 with seating for 21 patrons. Applicant is also applying for a Sidewalk Café Endorsement of 22 seats.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
Yesterday there were 35,865 total positives.
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Wednesday, January 27, 2021 includes 267 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 36,132.
The District reported that seven additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
56-year-old female
68-year-old female
74-year-old male
80-year-old male
82-year-old female
82-year-old female
97-year-old female
Tragically, 902 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
While admiring the chalk art awesomeness I also stumbled on this welcoming gesture in Mount Pleasant:
“The Mount Pleasant Mini Park Project is an effort to create more shared spaces (benches) where we can more easily meet our neighbors and be outside in our neighborhood. It is also, well…a bench on your block. Get your official bench plaque today!” (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…)
9th and E Street, NW
Thanks to FBorries for letting us know that Farmbird’s Penn Quarter location has opened.
Check out Farmbird’s Menu here.
Farmbird opened their first location on H Street, NE back in 2017.
Hours for Penn Quarter will be “Every day 11:00 am – 10:00 pm.”
Thanks to Kate for sending: “Saw this large friend who was curious and let me get mighty close.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Announcing the first installment of the Logan Market! Starting in May, every first Sunday of the month shoppers will be able to browse Logan Circle’s newest monthly creative and vintage market. Logan Circle Main Street, in partnership with K-Bird, Barrel House Cafe & Bar, and Emily of LOVERS Plant Studio & Wares, is excited to announce the launch of the Logan Circle Creative Market, a new monthly outdoor market designed to bring together local artists, makers, small businesses, and neighbors in the heart of the Logan Circle community.
The first market will be May 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM along P Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW, including the exterior of K-Bird and the northern exterior of Barrel House Cafe & Bar.
1704 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Christian for sending: “The Dolcezza on Connecticut Ave in Dupont reopened!”
Well this is welcome news, particular since the Starbucks at the corner has also closed. Dolcezza first opened here back in 2010. In September 2020 Dolcezza confirmed they’d be closing a number of cafes including Dupont. (more…)
Photo by Vincent
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3401 Idaho Ave., NW just off Wisconsin
Some had questions whether or not Matchbox was still coming to the former Grilled Oyster space given the closure on 14th Street and other, uh, issues. The new signage just went up so stay tuned for an opening date.
Thanks to Eric and Elham for sending over the weekend: “A hawk was perched on our balcony for much of this morning. Such a beautiful creature!”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Photo by Katie McWilliams
Ed. Note: See the details closure and construction of the lower level here.
Katie writes: “The great tree purge of the lower level of MH/MX Park has begun. (ps I stayed behind the netting/fence)”
Matthias also shares: “Mature trees in #MeridianHillPark #MalcolmXpark are being felled at an alarming rate. Looks more destructive than restorative” (more…)