
Thanks to A. for sending: “Saw Waymo “self-driving” rideshare car in DC–perhaps they are planning to come to the DMV? There was someone sitting in the driver’s seat…”
And another sighting: (more…)

Thanks to A. for sending: “Saw Waymo “self-driving” rideshare car in DC–perhaps they are planning to come to the DMV? There was someone sitting in the driver’s seat…”
And another sighting: (more…)

2104 Vermont Ave, NW via IG
Thanks to E. for sharing the sad news: “Ugh the Bottle Collection (amazing wine/liquor store) next to Wet Dog is closing. So sad they were amazing.” (more…)

1404 North Capitol St, NW
Super sad news out of Catania Bakery over the winter. Thanks to Eric for sharing from their FB:
“Sadly, we must let you all know that we lost a great lady on Saturday, February 3rd. Nicole is now with her beloved Tony, and our other family who went before her. We love and miss her more than words can say.”

I had the pleasure of meeting with Nicole back in 2011, and she couldn’t have been kinder. (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.

DC Open House List for This Weekend: May 22, 2026
Memorial Day weekend is here, and DC’s housing market isn’t taking the holiday off — there are 170 open houses across the city this weekend. Whether you’re firing up the grill or squeezing in a little house-hunting between cookouts, it’s a perfect stretch of days to wander through some new listings. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.

After yesterday’s post from Shaw, Rachel spotted two guys like this, above, in Noma.
Fortunately Aaron spotted some snake reinforcements coming to the rescue: (more…)

3211 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW
Last month we shared the news that “La Tejana is gonna open in the evenings!!!”
Thanks to Jax for sending an update: “Bar opening upstairs at La Tejana in Mount Pleasant!”
La Tejana shares on their IG: “La Tejana is now a breakfast taco carry out by day and a neighborhood cocktail bar by night (more…)
To celebrate DC native Haili Blassingame’s debut novel, THEY ALL FALL IN LOVE AT THE END, Lost City Books is throwing a launch party themed around messy love stories. Haili, and a crew of writers she has assembled, will read excerpts from their work, but there will also be audience participation in the form of anonymously submitting messy dating stories. It’s going to be a night of laughter, of gasps, of books, of great company. Refreshments will be available. We can’t wait to see you there!

1831 14th Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending word about the opening of Visual Comfort & Co in the former Immortal Beloved salon space.
A peek inside: (more…)

photo by James Warner
Back in June 2023 Brookland also had a Black Bear visitor.
Thanks to Emily for passing on James’ great shot – and of course thanks to James for giving us permission to post: “Last seen running into Fort Bunker Hill Park.”
And thanks to Shireen for giving permission to share this wild photo posted at 7:02am: (more…)

RESPECT. Here’s to many, many more: (more…)

1601 Connecticut Ave, NW
in the former Glosslab space: (more…)

photo by Miki Jourdan
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