
Thanks to A. for sending: “Security guards just said Netflix. Also saw signs up by Capitol Hill.”
Anyone hear which show?

Thanks to A. for sending: “Security guards just said Netflix. Also saw signs up by Capitol Hill.”
Anyone hear which show?

Thanks to Dan for sharing with us:
“Indigo has added a 15% service charge… but it replaces all expectation of tip (“additional tipping is not expected or encouraged”). If you’re going to do a service fee, this is the way to do it!”

934 Palmer Alley, NW opened here in 2015
A reader reports: “Fig & Olive is closing permanently. Sunday is the last day. Employees were told on Friday.”
Who can forget…
While their website is still working, calls to the restaurant do not connect with a live human. Stay tuned.
Address: 1401 Columbia Rd NW Unit 319, Washington, DC, 20009
Neighborhood: Columbia Heights
Type: 1 BR, 1 BA, condo — 547 sq. ft.
Listed: $2,150
This conveniently located condominium is in the heart of Columbia Heights, with charming details and move in ready. The unit features stainless steel appliances (including an in-unit washer/dryer!) with a private balcony facing the courtyard, while the spacious bedroom has plenty of closet space and a nook to be used for an at home office space. With recessed lighting, 9 foot ceilings, and modern fixtures, this property is a great find. The unit is just steps to the Yellow and Green Metro lines, Target, Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond, Washington Sports Club, and Lidl Grocery Store, while the building features a gated courtyard with mini dog park, and common laundry room. Tenant pays for electricity and renters insurance and the $200 move in fee. Pets case by case. Option for keeping the furniture on request.

1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Ian for sending the ISLA news. (more…)

1128 H Street, NE previously home to Naby’s Island (Jamaican), Cusbah (Indian), and most recently Hakuna Matata (East African)
Thanks to H Street NE for the heads about Feru Ethiopian Cuisine: (more…)
Music. Art. Food. Community. The Takoma Park Folk Festival brings it all together for one free, unforgettable day. Discover six stages of live music from around the world, shop an acclaimed juried craft show, enjoy international cuisine, connect with local community organizations, and let the kids explore crafts and activities in the Children's Nook. It's one of the region's most beloved traditions, and a celebration of the creativity, diversity, and welcoming spirit that has long defined Takoma Park.
New this year! Jam at the Crossroads is a place for musicians of all levels to come together and be part of the music.

1780 Florida Ave, NW
Been a minute since we last checked in on Keren but I’m happy to report I ran into one of the owners over the weekend who tells me that they are now hoping to reopen in July!
He did express a bit of frustration over the permitting process and (more…)

From the office of the DC Attorney General:
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced five new lawsuits seeking to hold drivers accountable for repeated dangerous and illegal conduct on DC streets—including one lawsuit against a Maryland driver who accumulated over 300 speeding tickets in just two years—and four lawsuits against Virginia drivers who have amassed more than 800 DC traffic citations for speeding, running stop signs and red lights, and various other moving infractions. In total, the five defendants owe the District $425,000 in unpaid fines, penalties, and fees. (more…)

What is this, the Villages?!?
Thanks to T. for sending this golf cart, Maryland license plates, from around 20th and P Street, NW in Dupont Circle.
Anyone else ever see a properly tagged on golf cart on the roads before?

3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Bruce for the update:
“Good news. Signage is up, across from the Zoo in Cleveland/ Woodley Park, for a new Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza. There is no indication of an opening date.”
A peek inside reveal it’s still got a LONG road to go: (more…)

photo by angela n.
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