804 V Street, NW
Thanks to Fisch and Mark for passing on from Declaration:
“We are temporarily pausing operations. We greatly appreciate all the support this neighborhood has provided during this time of crisis.
It is our fullest intention to re-open sometime in the near future. We will be working on menu ideas and how we can better service our community.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I’m the parent of a Tubman PreK student, and my husband Josh and I wrote the letter linked below to Chancellor Ferebee voicing concerns about DCPS’ reopening plan.”
DCPS Reopening: Parent Concerns Sign-on Letter
“Dear Chancellor Ferebee,
As the parents of more than [XX] DCPS students, we, the undersigned, write to express our profound concerns with the announced plans for a phased reopening of Washington D.C.’s public schools beginning on November 9, 2020. The following four issues highlight our deepest worries: (more…)
Apparently not just Washington Sports Clubs…
“Dear PoPville,
has anyone else had trouble canceling a golds gym membership in DC? I’ve been trying since July to cancel and every month they tell me my membership is canceled yet I keep getting charged.”
Some initial responses: (more…)
I’ve been meaning to share some of the art I’ve seen the last few weeks from the barriers set up for restaurant “Streateries”. These are from 18th Street, NW between Columbia Road and Kalorama Road, NW: (more…)
2340 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Restaurateur Aaron Gordon (Bakers & Baristas, Red Velvet, Red Light & Little Beast) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Smith as the new culinary operations director of his latest establishment, Ghostline. This multi-restaurant “chef collective” recently opened in Glover Park at 2340 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, 20016, in response to diners’ needs during the pandemic. Tracy Wilson, a tenured operations manager for Gordon Restaurant Group, is a partner in the new restaurant. The takeout and delivery-focused venue spans 5,800 square feet with an expansive outdoor patio for a full-service dining experience. Ghostline houses a collection of chefs that each prepare meals packed “to-go”, and Ghostline’s staff also deliver within a four-mile radius within DC. Orders can be made online or onsite, affording Washingtonians the opportunity to delve into different cuisine styles to satisfy breakfast to dinner cravings. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Best bars/restaurants to watch sports but very outdoors? Hard to tell what’s what with all the closures, changes in indoor/outdoor seating. Like where is the good outdoor seating with good TV set ups for sports?”
808 V Street, NW
Thanks to Taylor for sending: “I wanted to flag for your that after being closed since March, Hazel has reopened! The menu is smaller but still amazing and they did a very good job observing social distancing.” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user angela n.
From the 17th Street High Heel Race:
“Due to the public health emergency, the High Heel Race has been canceled. While we can’t be there in person, we can come together virtually on Tuesday, Oct. 27 to watch the “Best of High Heel Race Retrospective!” (more…)
5600 Georgia Avenue, NW at Madison
Thanks to Fer for sending: “Brightwood Park’s Walgreens (former Rite Aid) is closing due to “low sales since corona”
300 Massachusetts Ave, NW at 4th St./H St./Mass Ave. NW in happier days
Thanks to Mary for sending the news about Carving Room’s Mount Vernon Square location. (Please note NoMa location remains open): (more…)