Thanks to M. for sending:
“Wanted to update that Letena is applying for alcohol license and I am assuming to have a distillery from Ethiopia from what I gathered for this poster (above).” (more…)
2928 Georgia Avenue, NW photo courtesy Feldman Ruel
Or scuttlebutt confirmed as we say in the business!
From a press release:
“Feldman Ruel, a leading commercial real estate firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is pleased to announce the $1,400,000 sale of 2928 Georgia Avenue NW, a 3,172-square-foot, single-story restaurant property most recently occupied by NuVegan Café. The buyer, Brian Chinn and his family—the owners of Negril Jamaican Eatery—will relocate their long-running Georgia Avenue location to the new site after more than three decades on the Howard University campus. (more…)
Wowza, thanks to KATO for sharing their “new concept for the future of RFK Stadium, reimagined by KATO, an architecture and urban design firm. KATO sees the opportunity to transform RFK into a national stadium on the scale of Wembley — a landmark venue that could serve as a home for major sporting events, concerts, and civic gatherings in the heart of the nation’s capital.”
MORE RENDERINGS: (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.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m writing to see if there was a resolution to an incident I saw this morning near Woodley Park on Calvert St. A dark gold, mixed breed dog around 50 lbs broke loose from its owner, darted into the street, got hit by a car, and then sprinted toward Connecticut Ave. (more…)
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.
Thanks to Stuart for sending earlier this morning. (more…)
What if one of the most famously challenging novels ever written became something you could simply enjoy?
You’ll See… does exactly that.
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photo by GordonCV
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising the public of upcoming changes to traffic operations on the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge (I-66) as part of the ongoing Rehabilitation of the Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Project.
Beginning Monday, May 12, 2025, and continuing through 2027, DDOT will discontinue operation of the movable rush hour (zipper) lane on the bridge. This change is necessary to support construction activities during the multi-year rehabilitation effort.
Traffic Configuration Updates: (more…)
inside 610 Water Street SW photo by Dave Watts
From a press release:
“On April 29, international hospitality group Artfarm opened its doors to Fish Shop in Washington DC. Initially born in Ballater, Scotland, Fish Shop is a welcoming restaurant and bar, where seafood, craftsmanship and art combine. Designed to cater to local residents alongside the many seasonal visitors to the capital, Fish Shop will oEer a modern, informal 180-cover restaurant and bar with three private dining rooms also available to hire.
Celebrating the heritage and traditions of fishing, Fish Shop has been created for those who enjoy freshly caught seafood which is ethically sourced. A genuinely low-waste restaurant, everything from fit-out to furniture, packaging to retail has been carefully considered, with sustainability at the core of every element. (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
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The magical news from Buffalo & Bergen:
“In Italy, la famiglia reigns supreme – which is why New York born, Gina Chersevani, is channeling her Italian roots for the most carb-tastic launch ever: the “Carb Bar”! A cocktail mixtress and bagel maven, Chersevani is expanding her concept to include a doughy dreamland (helmed by her hubby Neil Dundee,) exclusively rising at Buffalo & Bergen’s swanky new Cleveland Park spot. (more…)
Thanks to Erin for sending from Union Market.
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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.