2441 18th Street, NW
Back in May we wondered what was coming to the old Sakuramen upstairs seating space. [Note: All well with Sakuramen downstairs.]
Slow slow drum roll – Welcome ‘Classic Tobacco”…
Woof.
So cool. Thanks to Ryan for sending “this beauty tonight in Columbia Heights.”
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
courtesy Uchi
From a press release:
“Hai Hospitality, the acclaimed Austin, Texas-based hospitality group best known for its Uchi, Uchiko and Uchibā restaurant concepts, announced today that it has signed a lease at 17xM, an award-winning Class A trophy office building in Washington’s Central Business District developed by Skanska USA Commercial Development. The space will be home to Uchi, the nontraditional Japanese restaurant founded in 2003 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole with seven locations nationwide. It is set to open in late fall 2025. (more…)
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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.
photo by Jason Gooljar
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courtesy Onggi
All the info on Onggi’s opening in Dupont Circle (2100 P Street, NW):
“A stone’s throw away from Dupont Circle, Onggi restaurant – An Immersive Epicurean Experience into the Heart of Korean Culture – emerges as a sanctuary where time-honored Korean culinary practices meet the modern palate. This innovative concept bridges royal court cuisine and cherished home cooking, celebrating Korea’s rich gastronomic landscape. (more…)
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The Washington D.C. Pancakes & Booze Art Show
D.C.’s premier underground art event returns to Penn Social for a night of high-energy culture and local talent. We’re stripping away the traditional “white-cube” gallery pretense and replacing it with a raw, high-density experience that brings together over 150+ local artists for one night only.
Thanks to Chris for sending this beauty in action.
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“Dear PoPville,
I attended the Ezra Klein/Derek Thompson book talk at Sixth and i on March 20. (more…)
“This is Haiti (10 yo) Hill East.”
822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)
Thanks to Syd for sending from the old Chupacabra spot (they moved to Barracks Row.) Chupacabra opened up here at 9th and H St, NE back in 2013.
Sadly Open Crumb writes on their IG today that there is no clear timeline for when they may open: (more…)
Thanks to Jim for sending last week: “seemed totally enjoying their walk on a beautiful afternoon before the heavy rains drenched Logan Circle.”
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]