800 Connecticut Ave, NW
Whoa, missed this one. In 2014 they completed a million dollar renovation. On October 14th they posted to their website:
“Oval Room has closed its doors.
Thank you to our staff and customers for their support over the years. (more…)
Photo by Natalie Weiss
Natalie reports: “another Starbucks closure, this time at 14 & G NW.” (more…)
From Mayor Bowser’s Coronavirus Situational Update:
“Phase Two Adjustments:
-25 person limit for outdoor gatherings
-10 person limit for indoor gatherings
–Restaurants open until 12 am. Alcohol sales, service, and consumption must end at 10 pm except carry-out and delivery. Indoor capacity: 25%” (more…)
Thanks to Lauren for sending this great new piece by ‘henryd’ off 18th Street in Adams Morgan.
5th and E Street, NW
Thanks to Liz for sending from the judiciary square testing site: “the line circles almost two whole blocks.”
On the topic of testing, another reader asks: “Are there any Rapid (COVID Antigen) testing locations that aren’t hundreds of dollars or require you to show symptoms?“: (more…)
Photo by Jim Havard
“Dear PoPville,
I just received a summons from the U.S. District Court for DC for jury duty starting in January. Can anyone who has served during the pandemic fill me on what it was like? Was everyone wearing masks and were you 6-feet apart from others at all times? Under normal circumstances I’d be glad to serve on a grand jury (haven’t done it before), but I am definitely not looking forward to serving while COVID-19 is still rampant.”
1108 H Street, NE
Thanks to Anna for passing on the sad news: “ElectionCycle on H Street is closing. So incredibly sad, it’s such a great, inclusive fitness community. Great instructors and great rides.”
“To our all loyal riders –
We have made the tough decision to close the studio. Though your unwavering support has kept us going through much of the pandemic, we’ve reached the end of our ride. We can even begin to describe what your well-wishes and support have meant through this trying time and over the past 2 plus years.
We have absolutely loved getting to know all of you and being a part of the H St. community. We are so thankful for this journey.
The studio will officially close on November 30th. (more…)
Photo by Rey Lopez
Check out the menu: Service Bar Peruvian Pop Up Menu Criollo (PDF)
From Service Bar (928 U Street, NW):
“Beginning today, Friday, November 20th. 2020 at 5PM, the talented team behind beloved DC neighborhood bar Service Bar in Shaw – Glendon Hartley, Chad Spangler, and Chef Carlos Delgado – are thrilled to debut their new Peruvian comfort food pop-up ‘Criollo by Carlos Delgado’ located on Service Bar’s outdoor heated and covered patio space on U Street. (more…)
Photo by Victoria Pickering
“Dear PoPville,
Tis the season to start preparing for the holidays. I am wondering if people have charitable or non-profit organizations through which they typically buy holiday wreaths and garlands and such? Wreaths, garlands and poinsettias were fairly popular holiday season fundraisers when I was growing up in the Midwest, but a cursory Internet search for the DC region wasn’t very fruitful. I know there are several local tree farms that set up Christmas tree pop-ups around the city, but am specifically looking for other types of holiday plant decor.”
and
“We have a six month old and are taking covid precautions very seriously. Disappointed that for his first Christmas we are not comfortable doing a traditional picture with Santa. Hoping your readers know if some alternatives are out there as people continue to get creative and find fun workarounds! Wondering if maybe any tree lots or local photographers have photo set ups/back drops/installations for cute Christmas inspired photos minus the human Santa?“
Photo by angela n.
From the Smithsonian:
“Due to rising regional and national cases related to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, all Smithsonian museums, including the National Zoo, will temporarily close to the public starting Monday, Nov. 23. Free timed-entry passes are required for entry at most of our open museums, galleries, and the zoo through Sunday, Nov. 22. Outdoor gardens will remain open, no passes required.”