
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending: “Disappointed to report that the Johnston & Murphy at Farragut North permanently closed this week.” (more…)

1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending: “Disappointed to report that the Johnston & Murphy at Farragut North permanently closed this week.” (more…)

Thanks to Joseph for sending from, “Pennsylvania Ave by the Canadian embassy.”
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2100 M Street, NW
Thanks to Tracy and everyone else who passed on the message from Artomatic:
“Artomatic is temporarily closed (more…)

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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.

3519 Connecticut Ave, NW opened here back in 2009
Thanks to J. for passing on from Weygandt Wines:
“When we opened our shop 15 years ago, we hoped at best to be a fixture in DC. To our joy, what we received was a community that stretched beyond borders and wine. Our objective was and has always been to offer wines and service of integrity and quality. (more…)

courtesy Sixty Vines
From a press release:
“Sixty Vines, the restaurant known for its revolutionary wine on-tap program and vineyard-inspired cuisine, will open its first DC location on May 15. Located in the heart of the Foggy Bottom neighborhood on Washington Circle, the new restaurant invites guests to sip and savor 60 different wines on tap selected from wine country regions around the globe. Sixty Vines will also share chef-driven dishes inspired by the seasons and made with fresh, local ingredients- perfect for wine pairing. Spanning over 11,000 square feet, the new restaurant offers an immersive dining experience, featuring indoor and patio seating, a full bar, and a greenhouse for private events. The restaurant will also offer third-party delivery. (more…)
Every first Sunday of the month shoppers will be able to browse Logan Circle’s newest monthly creative and vintage market. Logan Circle Main Street, in partnership with K-Bird, Barrel House Cafe & Bar, and Emily of LOVERS Plant Studio & Wares, host a monthly outdoor market designed to bring together local artists, makers, small businesses, and neighbors in the heart of the Logan Circle community.
The next market will be Sunday June 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM along P Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW, including the exterior of K-Bird and the northern exterior of Barrel House Cafe & Bar.

900 19th Street, NW
I know we’ve mentioned the Equinox move but my God that artificial turf out front: (more…)

1500 U Street, NW
Arekay LIQUORS is now open AND gagged George Washington seems to be holding the paint at bay…

photo by Jeff Vincent
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From a press release:
“On Saturday, March 23, a diverse coalition of D.C. residents will host a public event to save D.C.’s oldest bilingual daycare and longtime bilingual preschool
In a city-wide effort to save the Rosemount Center, D.C.’s oldest bilingual daycare and one of its most culturally and historically significant bilingual preschools, a group of local citizens are organizing a public rally and march asking Rosemount’s founder, House of Mercy, to work with the local officials and residents to preserve this vital, long-standing pillar of the community. (more…)

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