Navy Yard


1 M Street, SE

From a press release:

Llamabar, a vibrant new café offering fresh, locally sourced, grass fed and organic delights, is thrilled to announce it’s opening this in the heart of DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood.

Llamabar is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where great food meets great connections. Visitors can look forward to a curated menu featuring mouthwatering sandwiches, crisp salads, energizing açaí bowls, refreshing smoothies, and rejuvenating cold-pressed juices, all crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients to nourish the body and delight the palate. They also offer what some are calling the “viral” wagyu chopped cheese sandwich that’s a must try. (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Fritz Myer

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Glover Park


Dining Room photo by Scott Suchman

From a press release:

“Chef and owner Danny Lledó is set to open his much anticipated El Taller del Xiquet (2404 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202-913-4671) tomorrow. Located on the street-level of his renowned, Michelin-starred, AAA five-diamond destination, Xiquet, El Taller, or Xiquet’s Workshop, offers guests a chance to experience Lledó’s refined Spanish cooking in a sleek, convivial setting.

El Taller del Xiquet has 14 seats, offering a truly intimate dining experience. In this workshop space, Lledó is set to experiment with creative dishes that will evolve over time. Guests are invited to make selections from decadent dishes without the commitment of a prix fixe tasting menu. The restaurant’s inaugural menu offers a customizable culinary tour of coastal Spain showcasing the best of the region’s agri- and aquaculture. (more…)


Sponsored

Address: 1519 East Capitol Street SE
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill
Type: 4 BR, 4 (+1 half) BA townhouse – 2900 sq. ft.
Listed: $1,649,500
Open House: Saturday, May 16th, 12-2 PM & Sunday, May 17th, 2-4 PM

Noteworthy: Fully-Renovated End-of-Row 4 BD, 4.5 BA Townhouse with Solar & Parking

Ideally positioned in the heart of Capitol Hill, this rarely available four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath end-of-row residence seamlessly blends historic charm with modern design. Fully renovated and spanning approximately 2,900 square feet across four sunlit levels, the home offers refined finishes, versatile spaces, and exceptional functionality. Highlights include private off-street parking with a Level 2 charger, a screened-in porch, solar panels with SRECs, two HVAC systems, custom built-ins, a dedicated laundry room, bonus office space, and a complete lower-level in-law suite.

A landscaped front garden and covered porch welcome you inside to an open-concept main level with soaring ceilings and seamless living and dining spaces. The expansive kitchen features stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, generous prep space, and a large granite eat-at island. Just beyond, the screened-in porch opens to the private patio and parking area. A stylish powder room completes the level.

Upstairs, the second floor hosts two spacious bedrooms, including a vaulted-ceiling suite with en-suite bath and a rear bedroom with adjoining sunroom ideal for work or play. The entire third level is dedicated to the luxurious primary suite retreat, complete with a den, custom built-ins, walk-in closet, and spa-inspired bath. The updated lower level offers front and rear egress, a fourth bedroom and bath, wet bar, laundry, storage, and a large family room—perfect for guests or rental potential. Moments from Eastern Market, Lincoln Park, Barracks Row, and Union Market, this turnkey Capitol Hill home truly has it all.

Listed by:
Megan Conway – Conway Group of Compass
[email protected]
(202) 262-2815


Dating


Photo by Ted Eytan

Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.

“Dear PoPville,

I am hoping you can help me find someone I met last/thanksgiving week at DCA and post the following in hopes she sees it:

To the gorgeous gal in pink I met at DCA last week:

We were both headed to DFW—me for a layover, you heading home—and I couldn’t help but strike up a conversation when I noticed your bold breakfast choice of a Bloody Mary. (more…)


Animal Fix

“Milo, my elderly gentleman from Upper Columbia Heights, (and not-so-secretly loathing me for this getup) on his 20th birthday.”

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DC Government

“Dear PoPville:

My son attends Powell Elementary School on Upshur Street in Petworth. In the mornings before school, he and friends play pickup soccer at the Upshur Park soccer field across the street from Powell. Unfortunately, the large net meant to keep balls from going into Upshur Street has been shredded for ages – as a result, every morning I see kids retrieving balls from the middle of Upshur, a busy street with lots of morning commuters. I took the attached picture with the school bus and the ball in the middle of Upshur street one of the several times the ball went into the street THIS MORNING. [Wed.]

After many 311 requests, I reached out to our councilmember’s office and council staff helped us learn that the work order to fix this net was opened in May 2019. (more…)