Photo by angela n.
Mandy asks: “Ok friends. Countdown has begun. What goes on the DC bucket list before I move to NC?? What say you @PoPville and community? Over a dozen years here I’ve done a lot but what is a MUST DO?! Ready, go.”
Ed. Note: The magnificent variety and breadth of the recs below is a good reminder that we take a lot for granted and are lucky to live in one of the greatest places on earth. A bit corny to write but straight up truth.
The early replies: (more…)
via In A Pickle Fan Club
“Dear PoPville,
In A Pickle is shutting down in Eastern Market. He announced it on the Facebook page on 3/19 and it’s very sad to see it go! For me, like many, it was the main reason for going to eastern market on the weekends. Anyone know where to get these pickles and olives from now that he’s shutting down?”
“Dear In a Pickle Fans,
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of In A Pickle Company. We are grateful for the support of our customers over the past 14 years I have enjoyed meeting all you over those years. (more…)
photo by KingoftheHill.
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you could ask Popville readers for suggestions for a Thai restaurant that makes vegan curries (specifically green curry). For the past ten years I have been eating at the same Thai restaurant in DC thinking that the vegan green curry they made was actually vegan and found out that there is shrimp paste in the curry. Has anyone found a Thai restaurant that can make curry without shrimp paste? It is my favorite meal and really desperate for a replacement go-to Thai spot.”
Another reader asked more generally: “My go to thai spot on h street closed. Any recommendations for Thai in SE?”
Ed. Note: Discussion about best Thai food in general from 2019 here.
Georgia and Otis Pl, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you might solicit recommendations for fish sandwiches given that this is the season of Lent. I hail from a city known for its fish fries and I would love to have something along those lines here but restaurants are ok too. Bonus points for recs in northern DC so I can get the food home hot.”
photo by Brian Mosley
“Dear PoPville,
Thanks for your essential work on PoPville. Wondering if the community can help with my search for amazing pork shank in DC. My partner used to love the pork shank at Bistro Bohem in Shaw which is sadly now closed. I’d love any leads for his birthday at the end of the month. Thank you.”
photo by Caitlin Faw
Atlas asked: “There have been a million posts in the past about hair cuts / blowouts, but I’m in need of the best hair colorist recs! I always heard “Ian MaCabe” but they closed years ago….”
The early recs: (more…)
photo by Abby
ddb asked: “please ask your followers where I can find the best espresso martini”
The early replies:
“Nina May, near Logan Circle” (more…)
photo by Matt Sinopoli
“Dear PoPville,
I’m at a loss trying to find a great classic club or turkey club sandwich in DC. Nothing fancy, nothing with avocado. A classic club, toasty bread (3 layers), LT and mayo with fresh crispy bacon. I’m here for all the frilly toothpicks. Who’s got the best? HELP – Anonymous Club Lover”
previous contender from Farmbird photo by Chandler
Almost a year ago readers went on “a personal quest to find the best breakfast burrito in DC”.
Angela wrote: “UPDATE: The Hill Cafe (101 15th Street, NE) in DC has arguable the best breakfast burrito in all the land
Potato, scrambled egg, the good stuff. What threw it over the edge of amazing was the turkey bacon. Holy moly” (more…)
2006 18th Street,NW
Maggie asks: “this pregnant lady is suddenly craving coconut cake. Any suggestions for where to find in DC?”
Your recs: (more…)