Just Larry acting up again in Eckington.
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2406 18th Street, NW
Fabulous Lounge only opened up here last year (2024.)
Tough times continue for this space previously home to Glory, Quara, Felix/NYNY Diva, Sutra/Viet Thai, Savour and of course Spy Lounge.
Stay tuned.
photo by Tim Brown
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With 370+ open houses across DC this weekend, there’s no shortage of places to warm up between errands. Mid-November is the sweet spot before the holiday rush takes over everyone’s calendars, so it’s a great time to tour a few homes, from a Dupont Circle compound with its own carriage house to a Hawthorne Tudor to a Navy Yard condo with an assumable VA loan. Here’s a look at what the RLAH @properties team is hosting this weekend. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.
1603 S St NW — $2,200,000 — Dupont Circle
Open Sat. 12-2PM — David Bediz
“Newly refreshed and remarkably versatile, 1603 S Street NW offers a unique combination of an updated main residence, a LEGAL 1BR/1BA lower-level unit, and a DETACHED CARRIAGE HOUSE with private garage parking—creating endless possibilities for guests, an au pair, MULTIGENERATIONAL LIVING, home offices, private retreats, or income-producing space, all in the heart of Washington, DC.”
1300 4th St SE #205 — $620,000 — Navy Yard
Open Sat. 12-2PM — Sherese Teixeira
“Significant PRICE DROP. Rare opportunity to acquire an assumable VA Loan. Welcome to elevated city living at The Bower, one of DC’s most sought-after boutique residences in the heart of Navy Yard. This stunning 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo at 1300 4th St SE #205 blends modern design, upscale finishes, and an unbeatable location into one exceptional offering.”
4523 Nebraska Ave NW — $1,299,900 — Wakefield
Open Sat. 12-3PM & Sun. 1-4PM — Lina McAuliffe
“Incredible value just moments from Tenleytown Metro, schools, library, shopping, Whole Foods, and more! Freshly painted and move-in ready, this welcoming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers bright, comfortable spaces with an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. Generous living and dining areas provide plenty of room to gather while still feeling relaxed and inviting.”
1245 4th St SW #E-607 — $299,000 — Southwest Waterfront
Open Sun. 2-4PM — Thomas Gordon
“Set in Southwest DC, this two-bedroom, one-bath residence at Tiber Island offers a spacious layout, abundant natural light, a private balcony, and garage parking just moments from the waterfront. Oversized windows and sliding glass doors brighten the main living space, where a generous living and dining area provides plenty of room for everyday living.”
6912 Greenvale St NW — $1,150,000 — Hawthorne
Open Sun. 2-4PM — Sherri Earman
“Realistic sellers! Price change on 10/28! What a pleasure to tour this captivating and charming Tudor in the heart of the prestigious Hawthorne–Chevy Chase community, set on a quiet, tree-lined street on a private, beautifully manicured lot. This TRUE 3 bedroom, 3-full-bath home offers approx. 3,117 finished sq ft (3,611 total) — the kind of space that lets a growing family spread out and settle in.”
2000 16th St NW #403 — $525,000 — U Street
Open Sat. 2-4PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Melanie Friedson
“Welcome to the Balfour, a historic Beaux-Arts building, featured in James Goode’s book “Best Addresses.” Spacious CORNER home combines timeless architectural details of the 1900’s with 21st century’s most desired comforts. Tiled entry gallery leads to living/dining room with BAY WINDOW, high ceilings, & custom window treatments.”
see outage map here
The Pepco outage map currently lists Active Outages as 23 with Total Customers Affected 377.
Update: 5pm: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports the utility repairs are complete and power has been restored to the affected customers in the northwest area of the District of Columbia.”
Update: “[AlertDC] PEPCO reports a power outage in the northwest area of the District of Columbia, near Dupont Circle, affecting approximately 1,729 customers. The cause of the outage is under evaluation with an undetermined time for restoration. Customers with questions may contact PEPCO on 1-877-737-2662.”
Thanks to a reader for passing on from the Commissioners of Dupont ANC2B:
“We’re sorry many of you have been by power outages on and off since Thursday morning. ANC 2B has been in constant contact with PEPCO, Mayor Bowser’s office, and Councilmember Pinto’s office. We’ve heard from many people that they are not receiving communications from PEPCO or DC government on this matter, leaving you literally and figuratively in the dark.
Here’s what’s going on: (more…)
From the Sovereign (1206 Wisconsin Ave, NW):
“$5 RARE Belgian DRAFTS for Belgian Independence Day!
Monday, July 21st
5:00pm – Close
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Join the Sovereign on Monday, July 21st, as we celebrate Belgian National Independence Day! We will feature 15 different delicious Belgian drafts, each selected from our very favorite producers, and each for $5 all night long!
This impressive collection of brewers includes Blaugies, De Glazen Toren, De La Senne, De Ranke, Kerkom, and Oud Beersel! Don’t miss your chance to experience these brews and cheers to Belgian independence!
There is no admission fee for this event. All featured beers will be available in full 13 oz. pours. The beer list is subject to change.
THE BELGIAN INDEPENDENCE $5 DRAFT LIST (more…)
BrownTown returns to the DC Improv with headliner Nina Kharoufeh; also featuring Badar Tareen, Yasmin Elhady, Mahmoud Jaber, and Mike Kurtz. Come for stand-up, stay for a civil-rights lawyer grilling a white comedian about race. Every show has sold out—get tix now!
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Basil for pesto from my backyard containers.”
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Thanks to JP for sending this cool shot from the Swiss Alps.
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From MPD:
“Chief of Police Pamela A. Smith has announced the establishment of a Juvenile Curfew Zone in the U Street corridor.
The Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment Act of 2025 gives the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department the authority to order a Juvenile Curfew Zone in an area where large groups of youths are gathering or intend to gather in a manner that poses a risk of substantial harm to public safety.
The perimeter of the U Street Corridor Juvenile Curfew Zone is as follows: (more…)
227 Harry Thomas Way NE photo courtesy Landscape Architecture Photographs – Washington DC, Maryland, MD, Virginia, VA
From the NoMa BID:
“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park.
When NoMa BID and its sister organization, the NoMa Parks Foundation, partnered with the District government to design and build Alethia Tanner Park, the plans included a purpose-built structure in the southwest corner of the park — designed specifically to host a future food and beverage operator that would bring convenient, healthy dining options to the community. With Tommy’s Tacos, that long-term vision is being realized. (more…)
2412 18th Street, NW
OK first the hype for Bar Cana (pictured above) is for real. It is legit. There is a reason it’s difficult to get a seat. It’s worth the wait. Yo! The food is so ridiculously good. Honestly, and I’m a drinker, the food blew me away. Having said that, the drinks were damn good too. Loving the Brazilian vibe. My goodness. The music. The people. The staff. Ah man, I love when good spots meet the hype. Only drawback is it’s a bit on the pricey side but what isn’t these days.
OK on the other hand, a spot with very little hype (besides my own) is Hifi: (more…)