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“Dear PoPville,
Long shot, but on Wednesday morning May 27 at The Coffee Bar in Shaw. You: (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending the latest from the reflecting pool: (more…)
Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.
Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.
In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu
1700 block of Gales Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending this morning from next to the Rosedale Rec Center.
It had been 35 days since our last reported carbque.
14th and F Street, NW
From a press release:
“Giordano’s, the legendary Chicago-based pizzeria known for its iconic stuffed deep-dish pizza, announced today that it will officially open its first Washington, D.C. location on June 9. Located at 600 14th St. NW in the city’s bustling Lafayette Square neighborhood, the restaurant will bring its world-famous Chicago pizza to the heart of the nation’s capital just steps away from the White House.
The new 7,400-square-foot restaurant features seating for more than 180 guests, including a 130-seat dining room, 16-seat bar area, a 20-seat seasonal patio, and a 20-seat private dining area named The Lincoln Room. Guests can expect (more…)
The Triumph Trek at the Rio is the ultimate celebration of strength, recovery and hope — and everyone is invited.
On Sunday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Adventist HealthCare Rehabilitation and Adventist HealthCare Home Care Services will gather at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg for an untimed walk-or-wheel around the accessible lakeside path. This is not a race. Scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and every pace are welcome, and no one finishes last.
Ed. Note: This space was previously home to a Corner Bakery and a Le Pain Quotidien.
Thanks to J. for sending:
“I saw this today. Under the new Wolfgang Puck Bites place. This went up in the past day or so. I think the pink is a little much, but at the same time, if something is moving into the space, I’m good with any color.”
To me it looks like it could be the background to a coming Joe & the Juice: (more…)
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“🇮🇹 Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
✨ Your Neighborhood Osteria
👉 Coming Soon — Woodley Park”
A peek inside:
“Almost ready. 👀
The room is almost ready, and it’s exactly what Woodley Park deserves. A neighborhood Italian spot where you actually want to slow down. 🇮🇹”
The placard for Pastiamo Osteria says: (more…)
Following yesterday’s news, “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here”, comes a WAY BIGGER ANNOUNCEMENT from I.M.P.:
“We are ecstatic to announce Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival, a non-partisan celebration of peace, love, justice, solidarity, music, and community action taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, October 3. (more…)
1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Oakberry, La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza
We first broke the news that Delhi Belly! Indian Street Food! was “coming soon” back in August 2025. It’s looking super close now: (more…)