Celebrity Sightings

“Carla Hall Returns to the D.C. Dining Scene with bumblebirds, a Southern Fried Chicken & Cocktail Bar” Grand Opening Saturday, Regular Hours Start Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


Carla Hall, photo by Jonathan Pushnik

Last week we broke the news that bumblebirds would be replacing the Good Stuff Eatery on Capitol Hill.

From a press release:

“bumblebirds, a fast-casual pop-in celebrating Southern fried chicken sandwiches, spirited cocktails, and heartfelt hospitality, will open Monday, March 16, 2026 at 303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE in the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Celebrity chef, bestselling author, and beloved television personality Carla Hall is partnering with Washington, D.C.-based Sunnyside Restaurant Group, the family-run restaurant company led by The Mendelsohns—Cathy, Harvey, Micheline, and Spike—to share a concept that’s equal parts flavor, fun, and personal history.

A longtime DMV resident, (more…)

Soccer Star Cristiano Ronaldo Spotted outside Shoto and well, uh, also, yeah

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Trump and Ronaldo via The White House

USA Today reported: “Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo made an appearance at the White House on Tuesday, Nov. 18 with Donald Trump, coinciding with the U.S. president hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington D.C.”

Thanks to Mona for sharing with us: “spotted Cristiano Ronaldo outside of Shoto.” (15th and L Street, NW)

Today the White House also released the following clip: (more…)

Just RFK Jr taking a dip in the “high bacteria and other infectious pathogens” creek of Rock Creek Park.

By Prince Of Petworth

Robert F. Kennedy Jr shared Sunday:

“Mother’s Day hike in Dumbarton Oaks Park with Amaryllis, Bobby, Kick, and Jackson, and a swim with my grandchildren, Bobcat and Cassius in Rock Creek.”

From NPS:

“Stay safe while enjoying Rock Creek Park! Swimming and wading are not allowed due to high bacteria levels.

Stay out of the water to protect streambanks, plants and animals and keep you and your family (including pets!) safe from illness.

Rock Creek has high levels of bacteria and other infectious pathogens that make swimming, wading, and other contact with the water a hazard to human (and pet) health. (more…)

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