Rant/Revel

photo by Jason Gooljar

You can talk about whatever is on your mind – quality of life issues, a beautiful tree you spotted, scuttlebutt, or any random questions/thoughts you may have. But please no personal attacks and no need to correct people’s grammar. This is a place to vent and/or celebrate things about daily life in D.C.

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Navy Yard

69 Q Street, SW, photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“Donohoe Hospitality will proudly debut Croix, a Caribbean restaurant and Botanic Bar that brings the full breadth of Caribbean cooking and botanical tradition to Washington, DC, Friday, August 14. Located atop the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, Croix will add a unique and elegant dining experience to the city’s rooftop landscape through a menu rooted in Crucian culinary heritage, an immersive botanical cocktail program, and a hospitality experience designed around connection, culture, and discovery.

An homage to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Croix is not a Caribbean-inspired concept—it is a Caribbean-rooted one. The restaurant’s culinary program draws from generations of Caribbean tradition, celebrating ingredients such as breadfruit, callaloo, sorrel, pigeon peas, cassava, and Scotch bonnet peppers through both classic and contemporary techniques and refined presentation. (more…)


Embassy

2650 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Ukraine Focus, a Washington-based nonprofit that delivers ambulances and lifesaving medical supplies to Ukraine, has adopted the city block in front of the Russian embassy, through DC’s Adopt-a-Block program. On Saturday, August 15, volunteers with the organization and the community will pick up trash on the city block in front of the Embassy of the Russian Federation, and celebrate the installation of signs recognizing the adoption by the DC government.”

The full media advisory: (more…)


Event

Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for a daytime burlesque and variety party that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful performers they can find.

Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we're bringing you another unique cast to kick off the beginning of October.


Restaurants

From a press release:

“This fall, Chick-fil-A® is bringing fans a limited-time lineup that delivers classic flavors in an entirely new way. Beginning August 24, Guests nationwide can enjoy the new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches – available as breakfast and entrée offerings to satisfy all-day cravings. The sandwiches will debut alongside two new seasonal treats, the S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee. Together, the seasonal menu items continue Chick-fil-A’s yearlong “Newstalgia”-inspired celebration, offering a delicious twist on familiar favorites.

Breakfast is Served: Morning, Noon and Night (more…)


Dupont Circle

1630 Connecticut Ave, NW at R Street. Opened here in 2024.

“Pure Green Dupont Circle
Smoothie & Juice Bar
💚Cold- Pressed Juices🥤, Smoothies & more!”

From an email:

Pure Green Dupont Circle is closing August 16, but we’re not going far! We’ll be reopening in the neighborhood in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned for more info on the new location.


Mount Pleasant

3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW

The heads up from La Tejana (3211 Mount Pleasant Street, NW):

“It’s that time of year, y’all 🏝️ Come visit us this week before we shut down for two weeks for our annual summer break. Normal Wednesday-Sunday schedule this week. Last day of service before the break is this Sunday 8/16 and we will reopen for regular weekly service on Wednesday, September 2nd. Hasta pronto amigos 😘”

And from the equally excellent Each Peach (3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW):

“It’s our birthday! Each Peach turns 13 today. (more…)