
Photo by Samantha Summers
Thanks to Samantha for sending from L Street NW between Vermont and 15th.

Photo by Samantha Summers
Thanks to Samantha for sending from L Street NW between Vermont and 15th.

1764 Columbia Rd, NW
Thanks to GRC for sharing: “a long awaited positive update from last night !! “Coming Soon” in the window after windows were papered over for months”
Back in February we learned that New York Grill would be opening in the former Maiwand Grill space (previously the longtime home to O’Tasty.)
A peek inside: (more…)

Photo by Eric P.
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, DC Health released an updated list of high-risk states where the seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 cases is 10 or more per 100,000 persons. Mayor Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-081 with requirements for all people traveling into Washington, DC from high-risk states.
Anyone coming into Washington, DC from a high-risk state (within the prior 14 days) who was traveling for non-essential activities will be required to self-quarantine for 14 days from their arrival in the District. Individuals traveling from high-risk states after essential travel or arriving in the District for essential travel are required to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days and, if they show signs or experience symptoms of COVID-19, they are to self-quarantine and seek medical advice or testing.
Travel to and from Maryland and Virginia is exempt from the Order. This list should be used until Monday, August 24, when an updated list will be posted on coronavirus.dc.gov.
States that were added to the updated list include: Alaska, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Minnesota.
States that were removed from the updated list include: Delaware, Ohio, and Washington.
High-risk states that require 14 days of self-quarantine: (more…)

1438 Park Road, NW
Pho 14 expanded into the former Simply Soles space back in 2011. Now back to their original size: (more…)

Thanks to Kelly for sending from Columbia Heights above and Nathan for sending from Dupont below: (more…)

4624 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Kitty O’Shea’s shares the terrible news:
“Kitty O’Shea’s has been proudly serving Tenleytown for the past 9 years. Unfortunately, as of September 27th, we will be closing our doors indefinitely. (more…)

1207 19th Street, NW
Earlier in the week a reader wrote in that “Bar and lounge 54 looks good!” Some more info available from their Facebook including:
“Launching Lobster and Wine Mondays starting 08.10.2020! Come by and enjoy a steamed or grilled whole lobster ($19.99) and half off bottles of wine.” (more…)

Photo by PythagorasBoots
Rachel asks: “taking a socially distanced trip out to a winery (or two) this weekend, any recommendations for ones to check out/avoid?”
The early replies: (more…)

Photo by Jennifer
“Dear PoPville,
My quarantine wine supply is dwindling and I want to know the best option for replenishment. My last large order was when Dio was closing down (hopefully temporarily…..) and I’d like to support another local spot for my next order. Appreciate any help you can offer.”

Thanks to Kitty for sending some photos from last night at Pier 1354:
“an outdoor seafood shack operating every Thursday through Saturday from 5-10 PM. Pier 1354 will bring the feel of lazy days spent by the water to the middle of the city with a menu featuring an array of fresh picks from the Chesapeake Bay and beverage offerings including Stable’s signature frozen Schnapsicles and classic warm weather cocktails with a local spin. (more…)