From a press release:
“Scarlet Oak, the Navy Yard neighborhood bar known for its standout happy hours, weekend brunch, espresso martinis, and loyal local following, is turning 10 – and they’re throwing a party to match the milestone. On Saturday, August 9th from 9PM to Midnight, the Scarlet Oak team invites regulars, neighbors, and friends to raise a glass (or several) in celebration of a decade well-spent. (more…)
“Premiere performance at the amphitheater on August 4, 1950, NPS / Abbie Rowe”
From the National Park Service:
“Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Conservancy will host a special event to recognize the 75th anniversary of the Carter Barron Amphitheater. Visitors are invited to enjoy music, share memories, and immerse in history at this cherished venue within Rock Creek Park.
When: Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Carter Barron Amphitheater (4850 Colorado Avenue NW, Washington, DC)
The event will (more…)
From our, very, VERY old friends at Wonderland (11th and Kenyon Street, NW):
“Make sure to join us, August 10th (Sunday) at 4PM for our 21st anniversary party!! There’s going to be a whole lotta dancing, drankin’ and eating!! We can’t wait!! See you there!!”
Wonderland has reached legal drinking age – huge congrats on this insane milestone. Here’s too many more!
7050 Carroll Avenue
From Main Street Takoma:
“Red Hound Pizza in Takoma Park celebrates its one-year anniversary this week! Since opening in July 2024, the pizzeria has earned a loyal following for its naturally leavened pizzas made with locally grown and milled wheat, topped with fresh produce and dairy from Mid-Atlantic farms. (more…)
J. reported yesterday afternoon:
“Don’t let the horns fool you; it’s a cow
(but isn’t ice cream supposed to bring a smile?)”
From Dolcezza:
“Dolcezza Gelato is turning 21, and to celebrate, the beloved DC-based gelato and coffee shop is giving away thousands of free scoops on National Ice Cream Day, “Sundae”, July 20.
From 12–4 PM, (more…)
Old Trusty’s Signage from back in the day at 1420 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Feels like just yesterday we just celebrated their 10 year anniversary – amazing! (more…)
501 Florida Ave, NW
And how the corner looked back in 2014 from our archives:
The Royal shares yesterday:
“10 YEARS! ✨ In the summer of 2015 (June to be exact), the Royal opened its doors.
Our family created this place of ours to be a neighborhood hub of LeDroit Park: super casual, minimal rules, good drinks and food that we’d enjoy in our own home. Our primary focus was to be a community coffee shop during the day and a corner cocktail bar at night, all while providing quality food.
We’ve stayed very true to this, however we were surprised at how much you all embraced our Latin and Colombian-inspired food menu, so much so that food became our biggest seller! (more…)
1227 11th Street, NW
From a press release:
“El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria, the beloved taqueria once hailed by The Washington Post’s Tim Carman as “the best taqueria in Washington by a long shot,” is turning ten — and the community is invited to the celebration.
On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, El Sol will mark its 10-year anniversary with an unforgettable evening of food, music, dancing, and the reopening of its patio. (more…)
815 V Street, NW
From a press release:
“Since first opening its doors 45 years ago on May 30, 1980, the 9:30 Club has hosted more than 11,000 artists and nearly 8 million fans. That’s a lot of music, and a lot of memories. That’s more than 11,000 nights of irreplicable experiences; unique performances and interactions that each strike like lightning. And while you can’t bottle lightning, you can photograph it.
Jim Saah has been doing just that for almost as long as the 9:30 Club has been open, capturing his first show at the original 9:30 Club on October 17th, 1982. When people picture the original 9:30 Club, with all of its grit and grime and myth and music, one name is synonymous with those images, and that’s Jim. (more…)
6960 Maple Street, NW
From The Big Bad Woof:
“Wow. 20 years in Takoma, DC. We are so grateful for our community that we just have to share! There are dozens of special sales for this weekend only as well as lots of chances to win prizes with scratch-off tickets.
We’re so excited that our pal Chef Vernon will be with us Saturday 4/12 slinging mac n cheese and his legendary Dooney Rolls (with his own mumbo sauce!!!) from 12pm – 3pm. (more…)