1520 14th Street, NW previously home to Estadio before Bar Japonais’ brief residency here
Early January we got tons of reports about Bar Japonais “closed for improvements” in Logan Circle.
Thanks to Chaya for sending the update: “Looks like the have availability starting in mid Feb on OpenTable.” (more…)
4221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Word on the street is that Tikka is very, VERY good! Cheers to one year: (more…)
Thanks to Brian for sending: “Car blocking a one way street for two days now 28th Street NW.” (more…)
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17th and L Street, NW
Peet’s Coffee opened up here back in 2014. Prior to Peet’s this space was home to a Caribou Coffee.
Back in 2015 and 2016, ducks, for some reason, used to like to hang out here.
There was a time…
‘Dear Peet’s Members, valued customers, and curious coffee drinkers:
It is with heavy hearts that we Peetnik’s of NOMA announce the permanent closure of this locatoin.
Our last day of business will be: Friday, Jan 30 6:00a – 2:00p
We want to express our deepest gratitude for your loyalty, kind words, shared laughs, hugs and genuine support over the years. We’ve been through A LOT together! Thank you all for making us a part of your daily routine and making us a part of your daily routine and making these past few years unforgettable.”
Thanks to Betsy for sending: “RIP to Peet’s in NoMa” (1275 First Street, NE.)
Thanks to Brett for sending the (not nearly as heartfelt) closing note from 17th Street: (more…)
“Please return the snow shovel and broom.
The shovel is my neighbor’s and she kindly let me borrow it. I lent it to you when we both had to move our cars because DC issued two tickets on the day of the snowstorm.
Apparently U St is an “emergency snow route” yet there is no signage on the block where we parked.
Please drop it off at…”
Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for a daytime burlesque and variety party that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful performers they can find.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we're bringing you another unique cast to kick off the beginning of October.
Thanks to Chris (and Sugar Bear) for sending:
“While walking my dog Wednesday morning I watch two coyotes cross Cathedral Ave on the 4100 block. They looked healthy and quite unbothered by the cold.”
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.
P and 22nd Street, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending:
“Tropical Smoothie Cafe coming to the corner of 22nd and P.” (more…)
photo by Jeff
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photo by kristenstake
From OPM:
“Washington, DC Area
Applies to: Friday, January 30, 2026
Status: Open With Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework
Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open and employees have the Option for Unscheduled Leave or Unscheduled Telework. (more…)
photo by Solomon Tucker
Solomon writes:
“There you have it folks Amazon Fresh liquidation is 50 percent off the entire store. It’s going really quick. They probably won’t make it to Feb 1st”
Thanks to Kevin for sending “So long, Amazon Fresh. We hardly knew you! I guess the 14th Street store was already closed. Chevy Chase location has been limping along.”
CNN reported:
“Amazon is closing its branded brick-and-mortar grocery stores, with the company consolidating its physical strategy under the Whole Foods name.”
Amazon wrote:
“Key takeaways (more…)