From a press release:
“Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced today the roster of restaurants participating in Summer Restaurant Week from Monday, August 12, through Sunday, August 18. The area’s signature dining promotion invites everyone to celebrate summer with the return of one of the area’s most anticipated food-related celebrations.
Participating restaurants will again offer (more…)
From an email:
“DC’s beloved and award winning Chef Elias Taddesse is back in the kitchen cooking up a whole new menu at Doro Soul Food, his popular carryout in Shaw. Chef Taddesse is launching eight new dishes next week at Doro, including, by popular request, wings 3 ways. In addition to the wings, he is also introducing a vegan sandwich made with crispy enoki mushrooms.
New Menu Items Launching July 30 at Doro Soul Food (more…)
3210 Grace St NW via IG “Haute Revolutionary Cuisine. Come and try our new experience” formerly named High Road Cycling
Thanks to Sandra for sending: “I wanted to share some photos of new place that just opened up on Grace Street in Georgetown, across from Chaia – it’s a fabulous new spot with a great menu (the octopus was so delicious!) and great cocktails named HRC by Emmissary. (more…)
2001 18th Street, NW courtesy The Imperial
From a press release:
“The next best thing to a summer beach getaway, Michelin-honored The Imperial is bringing Chesapeake crabhouse vibes to Adams Morgan with its first-ever “All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Maryland Blue Crab Fest” on Sunday, August 4. Hosted on its two-level rooftop terrace, the crustacean feast will feature endless steamed local blue crabs, plus all the fixins and bottomless Natty Boh, all for just $125/person. (more…)
photo by Mike Sheaffer
From MPD:
“Road closures have been extended through Sunday, July 28, 2024, motorists should take into consideration the following street closures and parking restrictions associated with a dignitary visit: (more…)
Deliciousness via Monstera
From Monstera‘s website:
“West Coast Breakfast burritos and morning vibes
@ GRACE STREET COFFEE
3299 K ST NW , GEORGETOWN
ICED COFFEES, GREAT ESPRESSO & AGUAS FRESCAS
OPEN WEEKLY!
WEDNESDAY -SUNDAY
9AM UNTIL 3 PM
ON THE MENU (more…)
photo by Scott Suchman
From an email:
“In honor of this year’s Summer Olympic Games, Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken will offer a ½ dozen box of Olympic themed doughnuts. Included in the box are (more…)
photo by angela n.
“Dear PoPville,
Last night, I noticed tall fencing being put up along Rock Creek Parkway by the Kennedy Center and along Virginia Avenue near the Watergate. I drove past today on 66E, which was gridlocked because RCP was closed and barricaded by dumpster trucks and cops. Any idea what’s going on?”
Another reader writes:
“Why is there inauguration-level fencing around the Watergate? Is Netanyahu staying there or something?”
From MPD: (more…)
photo by U.S. Botanic Garden
From the U.S. Botanic Garden this morning:
“In a surprise move, the first corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) opened late last night! At a height of 82.5”, this bloom began opening and smelling last night. If you’d like to see it in full bloom, we will have extended hours until 8 p.m. tonight (July 22). The second bloom (more…)
