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photo by Fritz Myer

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Bars


photo by Sophie Macaluso

From a press release:

“Goodlove, a new cocktail lounge rooted in good music and chic design, is set to open this Friday, Nov. 7 in Washington’s Midtown Center (1100 15th Street NW).

The stylish, intimate bar from Darren Hinds and Executive Chef Lonie Murdock, the team behind Isla, hits a new high note for DC nightlife. An ideal complement to Isla’s elegance, Goodlove is a place for lovers of music, an escapist space where a chic sensibility reigns and the latest beats pour from a custom sound system and fill the room.

The 2,200-square-foot Goodlove is the perfect place to enjoy from happy hour to late night to date night, with small bites from Isla and two cocktail menus (more…)


Sponsored

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

5319 4th Street NW
5319 4th Street NW

This fully renovated Petworth rowhome comes with something DC buyers rarely get — a two-car carport: 5319 4th St NW

  • Classic Petworth rowhouse, fully renovated
  • Rare two-car carport
  • Quartz-and-butcher-block chef’s kitchen
  • Spa-inspired primary ensuite
  • Finished lower level with fireplace

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/7 full + 2 half-bath brand-new Coba Properties build in Observatory Circle, with an elevator to all four levels, a golf-simulator-ready lower level, and a detached two-car garage topped by its own guest suite—all for $5M.
  • “Signature loft elements—exposed brick, concrete floors, and soaring ceilings—anchor” this Penn Quarter loft, which delivers “stunning monument views from both the living area and primary bedroom.”
  • A “sun-filled three bedroom, 2-bathroom residence” in the Cleveland Park Historic District that “blends timeless architectural charm with thoughtful improvements,” with a solarium overlooking “the community’s lush landscaped gardens and the park.”
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “Row Home in Glover Park” “tucked into one of Glover Park’s most desirable corners,” just “blocks from Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Safeway” and “a half-block away” from “quick access to Tenleytown Metro.”

Transit

Thanks to James for sending from L’Enfant Plaza.

ICYMI: “Amazon-Owned Zoox Brings Autonomous Vehicles to Washington, D.C.”

“As our first Mid-Atlantic testing location, D.C. presents a complex and unique street layout, along with seasonal weather challenges. The city’s street network includes many traffic circles, diagonal avenues, and high pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Additionally, D.C.’s mix of humid summers, occasional snowfall, and unpredictable rainfall creates diverse weather conditions for testing driving performance.

Washington, D.C. ranks among the largest ride-hailing markets in the U.S. and serves as a national hub for government, research, and mobility technology. With its growing population and high demand for flexible transport options, the District is an ideal next location and optimal place to begin testing and mapping our technology on the East Coast.

What comes next (more…)


DC Government

Ed. Note: When I asked about the two similar issues at Albermarle and 38th, DDOT assured me they weren’t permanent. I have heard no updates about how much longer those will be there or why they have been there so long. I continue to NOT hold my breath…

“Dear PoPville,

There has been a steel plate on 2nd St NW between Missouri Ave and Jefferson Street for about two years — I’m certain of the timing because it appeared shortly after we moved into our home. I’ve tried to get it taken care of via 311 requests, our ANC rep, and councilmember to no avail. (more…)


Penn Quarter


14th and F Street, NW

“The 1” for Chicago-Style Pizza since 1974! World Famous Stuffed Deep Dish, Traditional Thin Crust, and Tavern-Style.

Legendary Chicago pizzeria Giordano’s breaks into D.C. next year. Its first area locale, situated a short walk from the White House, takes over the old MXDC space next to the Hamilton.”

Thanks to Fefa for sending the Giordano’s news: (more…)