517 H Street, NE previously home to Harvest
C. asks short and sweet:
“Any info on this place? Taku Sushi & Bar”
Anyohne take a taste? What’s the early word?
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From an email:
“Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion and four-time Olympic gold medalist, will compete in the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open. The American tennis icon has accepted a main draw wild card into the event. The tournament will take place July 19 to 27 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC. (more…)
Whether the plan is a relaxed dinner at home or a festive table downtown, Clyde’s Restaurant Group has Thanksgiving covered this year. Guests can pick up a chef-prepared feast or gather at one of the group’s restaurants on Thanksgiving Day.
A Feast to Take Home
For those celebrating at home, Clyde’s offers chef-prepared, ready-to-heat dinners for two, four, six or eight guests: a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings or a glazed spiral-sliced ham dinner, each finished with pie. Orders must be placed by 5PM on Friday, November 20, for pickup at Clyde’s of Gallery Place, Clyde’s of Chevy Chase, Clyde’s at Mark Center, Clyde’s Willow Creek Farm, or Rye Street Tavern. Pickup is available Wednesday, November 25, and Thursday, November 26, with dates and times varying by location.
Thanksgiving, the Clyde’s Way
On Thursday, November 26, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, Rye Street Tavern and all six Clyde’s locations will set the table for family and friends with an à la carte menu of holiday favorites, including sliced turkey with whipped potatoes and sausage-sage stuffing, glazed spiral ham with potato gratin, and classic apple, pecan and pumpkin pies.
The Celebration Continues
On Friday, November 27, all six Clyde’s locations, Old Ebbitt Grill, The Hamilton, Rye Street Tavern and The Tombs will serve Black Friday brunch. That same day, the group launches its holiday gift card offer: guests receive a $20 bonus card with every $100 in gift cards purchased at shop.clydes.com or in restaurant, through December 24.
Menus, ordering and reservations are available at clydesgroup.com/thanksgiving.
Thanks to JP for sending this cool shot from: “Istanbul and the entrance to the Black Sea.”
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Photo by Dissolved Into Shadows
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“Dear PoPville,
You – the fit, handsome, dark haired guy walking around Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park in the mornings. Me – the one walking my little white dog with big curly red hair you keep making eyes at. (more…)
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Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for the World of Travel Show 2027 on Saturday, February 6, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in The BlackBox at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.
Meet representatives from 13 respected travel brands covering family and adults-only cruises, premium and luxury ocean voyages, European river cruises, expedition and Galápagos adventures, small-ship sailing, guided land tours, and customized vacations.
“Dear PoPville,
I am hoping you can help me source our community to find out if any of the DC dog parks have pools or sprinkles in the dog park area. They are such an easy way for the dogs to cool off in this heat and my dog LOVES them! See photo from a few years ago in Dupont (this sadly broke last summer). (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe
Thanks to all who sent word about Talea closing this past weekend. A couple of readers also sent an auction notice to liquidate their equipment. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
“NoMa neighborhood is swarming with spotted lanternflies this weekend. They are a destructive invasive species with no natural predators. Kill on sight!” (more…)
Thanks to N. for sending on Saturday:
“LIDL Columbia heights workers doing a walk out this morning. They are protesting various cuts and demotions and seeking signatures for a petition.”
Did anyone see a walkout at any of the other LIDL locations?
3418 11th Street, NW previously home to Ossobuco and Columbia Heights Coffee
“Dear PoPville,
Seems like Cinco Soles in Columbia Heights is closing soon but they are doing a big farewell event tonight. Might be worth sharing to support this business as I know they have been struggling a bit! Thanks.”
Thanks to Jeremy for passing on the sad news from Cinco Soles: (more…)