
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending the sad news about Julia’s: “Today is the last day.” (more…)

1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending the sad news about Julia’s: “Today is the last day.” (more…)

photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
After a shockingly and inexcusably bad French onion soup at Le Diplomate – (Tasty enough broth but full of mushy onions and a handful of wet bread, topped with a thick, impenetrable slab of plasticy cheese.) I’m looking for the real, delicious French onion soup. (more…)

1805 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Maggie for sharing:
“Cork is now having grilled cheese Tuesdays and I just feel like the entire city should know. Can confirm the French onion grilled cheese is incredible.” (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.

Thanks to Alexandra for sending.
ICYMI: Last week we spoke about “Vandalizing a Tesla a hate crime in DC??”
Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.

A reader reports just after 9am:
“At least 100 people in line to get into the cap hill HHS building this morning. Absolutely NUTS cannot imagine having to work under that environment.”
And another reader sends a photo from a different HHS satellite building with another long line: (more…)
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! All persons having business before The Honorable Callie Pigeon and Delilah Dentata are admonished to draw near.
Callie and Delilah, “Attorneys at Law”*, hereby summon you to a burlesque and variety “tribute” to crime, justice, and lovers of both!

Thanks to Stephanie for sharing this great shot of a last tree from the Wharf marina.
Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the friends of Mizuta Masahide. Should we be blessed with any, please send your MAY tree sightings to [email protected] and let me know where you saw it. Thanks!
And thanks to Susan for sending from Tenleytown: (more…)

1125 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending:
“Choongman became Kangnam now Chicoba”
Looks like chicken will still play a prominent role…

photo by angela n.
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Thanks to all who emailed/messaged about the mural going up at the old Suntrust/Police Station/Future Jubilee Housing in Adams Morgan. The great 8. 5 goals away for immortality! Mr. Alex Ovechkin.
Mr. B. Hill in action: (more…)

Thanks to Nick for sending: “Right hand drive PAO, what ever that is. Seems to be in perfect condition!” (more…)