photo by Adam Fagen
Adam writes: “Sign on the fence of the Dalecarlia Water Treatment Plant at the access path to the Capital Crescent Trail, Palisades, Washington, DC
“To a Fellow Dog Walker
The sign above was first posted in April 2025. In recent weeks, the green poop bag dropper left more bags (including the one hung here) in the middle of the forest paths. Please stop littering these woods with your plastic wraps. Thank you.
A Palisades Neighbor”
Original note: (more…)
2750 14th Street, NW
Anyone try out Xelaju G&M inside Cuban Espresso? Looks promising: “Tacos, Burritos, sandwiches, quesadillas, tortas, burgers, wings and more.”
2750 14th Street, NW
“At Xelaju’s Bakery and Restaurant, we bring the rich flavors of Guatemala to Washington, DC. From traditional Guatemalan dishes to our freshly baked pastries, every item is crafted with care and passion. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal or a sweet treat, Xelaju’s is your destination for authentic tastes and warm hospitality.”
Are they still serving coffee/Cuban too?
1251 H Street, NE upstairs
From Casita de Bebidas, “a Mexican-inspired cocktail experience built around cultura, comunidad, and hospitality”:
“Open through March, Casita de Bebidas transforms the upstairs space at 1251 H St NE into an intimate “little house of big flavor,” celebrating Mexican tradition through craft cocktails, storytelling, and community gathering. It’s a limited-time pop-up highlighting local talent and Latin culture in DC’s food and nightlife scene.” (more…)
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A detached Petworth home with a wraparound porch — and its own garage and driveway: 4327 8th St NW
Detached corner lot in Petworth
Slate-floored wraparound porch
Detached garage and private driveway
Rebuilt in 2013
Five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths
Other Notable Fresh Listings:
The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 9BR/9.5BA Victorian compound in Dupont Circle, pairing a four-level renovated residence with a private elevator and custom millwork with a fully renovated, income-producing three-unit building next door—all for $7M.
“Modern 3-level penthouse loft with monument views from a private rooftop terrace in a prime DC location! This bright and open penthouse unit features 1,800 sq ft of living space and over 800 sq ft of private outdoor space with two balconies and an amazing rooftop terrace with a hot tub, outdoor shower, and stunning monument views.”
“Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, this Dupont Circle compound offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a legal 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a detached carriage house with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, multigenerational living, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space.”
Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “spacious Petworth rowhome offering multiple levels of living space and a flexible floor plan” whose “finished English basement provides additional living space with one bedroom/bonus rooms, a full bathroom, and a wet bar.”
108 Rhode Island Ave, NW near Boundary Stone
Update from BloomingdaleResident:
“Someone told me over the phone yesterday that they’re under new management and reopening in 1-2 weeks with the same staff and menu.”
Note: El Camino’s original owners opened up here back in October 2014. El Camino closed back in September 2018. The new owners reopened El Camino here back in 2019.
Thanks to Bloomingdale resident, Ryan, for sharing the latest sad news about El Camino closing:
“Our family is truly heartbroken. My daughters are crushed. Marvin and the team always made us feel like family, we’re gonna miss them so very much. 😪. I hope whoever comes in after just does exactly what they were doing!”
Happier days: (more…)
The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. The festival celebrates the best of Indigenous film, spanning documentaries, features, animations, and short-format films by Indigenous filmmakers from across the Western Hemisphere and Arctic.
4465 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Back in December we learned Malabar was coming to the relatively new Rosedale space on Connecticut Ave across the street from Bread Furst. They’ve now opened.
“Our Vision
To bridge cultures through the universal language of cuisine using traditional techniques, quality ingredients, and uncharted fusions.
James Beard award winning chef, Vikram Sunderam, and his Rasika chefs have designed the menu, with a focus on freshly ground spices and seasonal ingredients at its core, and which can be paired with curated wines, craft cocktails, and beers.” (more…)
Join the DC Chamber Musicians as they launch the 26–27 Season at St. Thomas' Parish Episcopal Church in the heart of Dupont Circle. The program lasts 1 hour 40 minutes, including one 10-minute intermission.
On the program:
Karl Goepfart: Wind Quartet in D minor, Op. 93
Johannes Brahms: Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Felix Mendelssohn: String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 44, no. 1
Paul Schoenfeld: Café Music
Photo by John M
Thanks to Mike for passing on from Harris Teeter’s Customer relations:
“I wanted to let you know that we now have a fully executed termination agreement for this location.”
Harris Teeter at Jenkins Row closed in 2021. The 45,000 sq ft store opened in 2008.
Stay tuned for updates when we learn what becomes of the space at 1350 Potomac Ave SE.
1847 7th Street, NW
“A beautiful curated local coffee shop open to all 🍵
OPEN: Monday-Friday 7-3
Saturday 8-3”
Thanks to Nate for sending the Prim’s Cafe update from “The former Blank Street coffee in Shaw on 7th Street and T.” (more…)
Thanks to Mike for sending: “Saw this juvenile Cooper’s Hawk in a tree outside my bedroom window in Brookland. I don’t usually see hawks in our yard, so this was pretty exciting!”
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.
3548 14th Street, NW
The Pinch closed in October 2019 after opening in 2012. Previously the space was home to El Salvadorena.
Las Delicias Restaurant is now open and looks like lots of empanada options: (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
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