3552 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending the shot above: “New mural going up on Saturday (11 July) at Panam Grocery, and then finished as a vigil on Sunday (12 July) for Vanessa Gullien.”
Looks like the same artists, Musah Swallah, Ghana and Frida Larios, who recently put up a new mural at El Tamarindo in Adams Morgan: (more…)
3rd and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
On Friday we heard that all the furniture had been removed from the Pret a Manger at 3rd and Pennsylvania Ave, SE. Thanks to Brad and Shellie for sending updated photos of the signage removed.
This Pret opened back in 2014 and before that the space was home to a Cosi. Stay tuned for what’s next.
1732 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Across the Pond is reopening this Tuesday. They revamped their menu, have a new, cheaper happy hour from 3PM to 8PM and will be taking reservations. If anyone wants a spot to watch afternoon EPL matches that follows all of the DC phase 2 guidelines, this is a great place to go! The service is always great too.
Food menu here and drinks menu here.
Reopening on July 14! (more…)
Expect more from your wine club. For just $75, we give you three bottles each month of the hard-to-find wines poured at the coolest restaurants in the country, not excess production jug wine with a custom label slapped on. We’ve been named the best wine club in America, and we’re right in your backyard.
Photo by Joanna Hiatt Kim
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,801 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Saturday, July 11, 2020 includes 46 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,847.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 568 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Based on updated data, DC Health has determined that the District has experienced six days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase Two.” (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!
via MTPD
From Metro Transit Police:
“MTPD is seeking the public’s assistance to identify the two individuals shown here. If you know them for have any information regarding yesterday’s shooting near Mt. Vernon Square Station, call 202-962-2121 or send a text to MyMTPD (696873).”
The Post reported:
“A shooting that apparently occurred on a Metro train in downtown Washington on Saturday afternoon left a victim in critical condition, the transit system said. Preliminary investigation indicated that he was shot on a Green Line train as it approached the station.”
Updates as more is known.
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Ed. Note: Yesterday there were 10,743 total positives.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Friday, July 10, 2020 includes 58 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 10,801.
The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths.
Tragically, 558 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Based on updated data, DC Health has determined that the District has experienced seven days of sustained decrease in community spread of COVID-19 during Phase Two. That data is represented in the chart below.” (more…)
1st and D Street, SE via Tortilla Coast
CONFIRMED. I literally just called @tortillacoast to see if it was true. Devastating news. https://t.co/3OsGaCFpEH
— Ken Farnaso (@KLF) July 10, 2020
UPDATE:
We planned to shutdown @tortillacoast this Sunday because the landlord has been so unreasonable. But since @PoPville announced impending closing, so many guests have flocked to the Coast, we have decided to keep rolling until at least July 26. We need a #margaritamiracle pic.twitter.com/JQNsWx9wr0
— Geoff Tracy (@chefgeoffs) July 17, 2020
Oh my goodness. I too tried to call but the phone just rang without being picked up at 7:30pm anyway.
Tortilla Coast is, of course, “A Tex-Mex tradition on Capitol Hill since 1988”
Tortilla Coast closed their Logan Circle location at 15th and P St, NW back in 2017.
Updates when more is known.
3400 Georgia Avenue, NW. Photo by Fredde Lieberman
From a press release:
“Hook Hall’s 7,000 square-foot backyard has been seasonally transformed into The Oasis, a tropical paradise respite in the middle of the city. Bright yellow tables, appropriately social distanced, are set on the Astro-turfed lawn with seven cabanas flanking the yard. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW. Photo by Michelle Sara King
Thanks to Michelle for sharing: “Sad to see another #DC small restaurant close in Dupont as Thai & Pho Bistro posted they will close July 31st. I enjoyed their Pad Thai & Panang Curry as a treat.” (more…)