Thanks to T. for sending from NE.
It had been 2 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
1065 5th Street, NW previously home to Sweetgreen
Thanks to Stephen for sending:
“They’ve been building out for a couple months now. Noticed that the for lease sticker is on. Can’t remember if that has always been there or if they backed out. Hopefully still coming.” (more…)
photo by Emma K Alexandra
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Part of the Clyde’s Restaurant Group family, Cordelia Fishbar is a seafood-forward restaurant in the heart of Union Market—known for its exceptional raw bar, freshly shucked oysters from both coasts, and a menu that ranges from bright crudo and shellfish towers to whole grilled branzino and squid ink linguine frutti di mare. Here’s what’s happening this week:
🦪 Half-Price Oysters Every Tuesday, 4PM to Close All night, every Tuesday. Half-price raw oysters—freshly shucked and responsibly sourced. Cordelia is proud to be part of the Oyster Recovery Partnership‘s Oyster Shell Recycling Alliance, returning every shell to the Chesapeake Bay to support new oyster growth.
🍹 Happy Hour: Tue–Fri 4–6PM & Tue–Sun 9PM to Close Two happy hours mean plenty of opportunity to enjoy $9 martinis, $9 select wines and cocktails, $5 Miller High Life, and half-price raw oysters and shellfish towers. A perfect way to wind down after work or ease into a great evening. Walk-ins welcome, no reservation needed.
🎵 Live Music every Thursday at 7:30PM Let the weekend start early! Settle in, order something delicious, and enjoy an evening of live music. No cover charge, just show up and enjoy.
🥂 Bottomless Brunch Every Saturday & Sunday, 11AM–4PM $33 per person for bottomless tiki cocktails, mimosas, and bloody marys. Gather your favorite people and stay for awhile because weekends were made for this.
Make a reservation or explore the full menu at cordeliadc.com.
📍 Cordelia Fishbar | 550 Morse St. NE, Washington, DC 20002 | Union Market District
Thanks to a reader for sending: “spotted yesterday afternoon in Southwest DC” (more…)
From Lost City Books (2467 18th Street, NW):
“To celebrate our vacation, we’re holding a 20% off sale on in-store and online purchases the weekend leading up to our break, August 16th and 17th. You can continue to support us by shopping on our website while we’re closed, with a 20% discount for online orders from August 18th through 28th. Many are calling it the sale of the season… (more…)
The DC Chamber Musicians close out the 25-26 season with popular works by Brahms and Dohnanyi, and three selections of newer works that are sure to delight. All set in the lovely St. Thomas’ Parish Episcopal Church in the Dupont Circle neighborhood. Join us afterward for a reception featuring light refreshments (including beer and wine) and an opportunity to chat with the musicians.
On the Program
ROADTRIP: (more…)
photo by Adam Fagen
“Dear PoPville,
On Saturday morning, I put a book in the Little Free Library located in Bloomingdale where W Street NW runs into 2nd Street NW. Inside the book, I accidentally left a bookmark that holds great sentimental value to me – (more…)
Thanks to Joey for sending on Friday: “So DHS and National Park Service police are towing, fining, and closing almost all the food trucks at L’Enfant Plaza.”
Ed. Note: Others noted Food Trucks had been towed off the Mall back in May.
1280 Union Street, NE #2
Thanks to Debra for sending news about JETSET:
“Union market at the bottom of Marguerite.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
(Above) is a photo my wife took in Boston last week. It appears to be one of the retired DC circulator buses. Note the Massachusetts plates on it.”
Nice to see they’re getting a second life!!