photo by Nina Palazzolo
“Pancake Brunch is ON at Osteria Morini (301 Water Street, SE)
Osteria Morini has launched their pancake brunch. You can review the full menu here.
Pancakes include: (more…)
Thanks to Mimi for sending this great shot of our friend from the National Gallery of Art!
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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.
photo by Eric P.
Update From NPS on the Horse Center situation:
“The National Park Service (NPS) has approved the transfer of the concessions contract for the Rock Creek Park Horse Center, formerly held by Guest Services, Inc. (GSI), to Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc.
As the new concessioner, Metropolitan Equestrian Team, Inc. will take over providing equestrian and related services on May 21, 2025 including: (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.
Meet Judge – Your New BFF!
2 Years Old | 47 lbs | Lab/Shepherd Mix
Party animal, toy chaser, pro snuggler—Judge does it all! This goofy, playful boy loves everyone he meets and is always ready for fun.
Crate-trained, learning fast, and ready for adventure. Judge is looking for an active family to keep up with his big heart and bigger zoomies!
Ready to fall in love? !
Meet Mango!
Sweet, shy, and secretly silly—Mango is a little gem! At first, she loves finding a cozy hideaway to settle in and watch the world with quiet curiosity. But once she feels safe, her playful side shines through!
Mango can’t resist a mouse toy or a string to chase, and she’s recently discovered the very mysterious cat in the mirror (she’s still deciding how she feels about it!). After some playtime, Mango loves to lounge nearby, keeping her people company in the most charming, low-key way.
With a little patience and a lot of love, Mango will blossom into a wonderful, loyal companion.
Ready to meet your sweet Mango? Apply today!
Local rising kindergartener, Phin, has advanced to the Top 5 in his group in the national Jr. Ranger Contest, a competition that celebrates children who are passionate about nature, wildlife, and exploration. After making it through earlier rounds with strong family and friend support, Phin is now in 4th place and working toward the top spot needed to move on to the quarterfinals.
The contest encourages kids to engage with the outdoors and highlights their curiosity and love for learning about the natural world. For Phin and his family, this experience has been both exciting and meaningful, made even more special by the encouragement from friends, neighbors, and the broader community.
K. spotted the unfortunate sight above on Sunday:
“Seen in DC on I-395”
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of five juvenile suspects who committed two armed carjacking within an hour Wednesday evening in Northeast. (more…)
1601 14th Street, NW at Q Street
Been getting tons of reports recently. One reader writes yesterday:
“Here is the current situation outside of Le Diplomate right now (see above). A handful of people are protesting. Here is the flyer they are giving out: (more…)
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2108 8th Street, NW previously home to Roy Boys
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse brings two of his most celebrated culinary ventures under one roof with the debut of Mélange Foods, Inc., opening May 12, 2025 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
This multi-concept space marks the return of Mélange and Doro Soul Food, with a third concept—Moya, a blend of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines—set to open later this spring. More than a restaurant, Mélange Foods, Inc. is an incubator for cultural expression through food that reflects Taddesse’s French culinary training, East African heritage, and vision to create a hub where bold flavors, personal storytelling, and community converge. (more…)
3414 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Jeremy for sending us the great news yesterday:
“Longtime vacant property 3414 11th St NW next to Queen’s English has been sold and a full gut renovation is underway. (more…)
3519 Connecticut Avenue, NW photos by Tyler
From Wonder:
“Wonder, a new kind of food hall with dozens of locations in the Northeast, including across New York and Philadelphia, is excited to announce the arrival of seven locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
The openings will kick off with the launch of a DC flagship in June in the popular 14th Street corridor (at 1925 14th Street NW), followed by locations in Rosslyn, West End, College Park, Cleveland Park (see photo above), Reston and Franconia. In the DC market, Wonder is proudly partnering with DC Central Kitchen, the city’s iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. (more…)
Higher Ground Cannabis Dispensary is excited to announce its Grand Opening! Higher Ground opened 4/18, bringing the East Coast’s largest cannabis consumption lounge to DC.
With retail, consumption, and soon-to-be cultivation all onsite Higher Ground bring’s a truly unique plant experience to the Nation’s Capital.