museum


Independence Ave, SW &, 7th Street, SW

From an email:

“Artisan gelateria DOLCEZZA is teaming up with Flor. Coffee + Books for a tasty collaboration: handmade empanadas.

A Taste of Argentina

Starting Tuesday, June 2nd, three new varieties of handmade empanadas will be available at the DOLCEZZA artistic shipping container on the grounds of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. With the addition of Flor.’s empanadas, it’s now an ideal destination for a casual lunch, pre- or post-museum bite, midday snack, or happy hour drink.

A fitting collaboration between two Argentine-owned D.C. favorites, the empanadas join a lineup of current offerings at DOLCEZZA’s outdoor shipping container at the Hirshhorn, including canned wine, cocktails, beer, plus award-winning gelato served at one of D.C.’s most iconic summer settings. Menu highlights include: (more…)


Downtown


1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP)

Man this is taking FOREVER but some visible progress is most welcome!! Thanks to Andy for sending “the old Breadline space (RIP) is getting closer to becoming Wagshal’s Grand Bodega. Wagshal’s in old Breadline space finally has signage.”

I’ll take it!

Stay tuned.


Sponsored

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Holiday

Thanks to Fred for sending this beauty from 16th and Corcoran St, NW.

“After February 28, 2026, holiday trees and greenery should be placed at the normal point of collection for trash and recycling. Holiday trees and greenery will be collected as space permits in the truck.”

*Last Christmas Tree in Town (definitely not the last) is brought to you by the Friends of Mizuta Masahide Society. Should we be blessed with any, please send your JULY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!


Event

Reserve your complimentary 30-minute Breathivate session combining breathwork, light, sound, and vibration for conscious transformation (2 ppl per block).

Take a break from the noise. Reconnect with your body. Elevate your mind.


Rant/Revel


photo by Adam Fagen

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Mount Vernon Squangle


438 Massachusetts Ave, NW

A farewell note from the folks at Present Company Public House:

“To our wonderful community,

We’ve been putting this off for a long time – maybe longer than we should have – because it’s a difficult reality to confront. And because it’s been a rough several years for the DC restaurant and bar scene, and it’s sad to chalk up another tally on the wrong side of the board. But it’s time to say goodbye.

Present Company Public House will be closing to the public on May 31st.

It’s been a challenging ride, (more…)