1847 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What are some of your favorite spots to meet a professional contact for happy hour? My dream spot has a good patio, isn’t super loud, and isn’t prohibitively expensive (like a notch or two down from Quill or POV).
I’m also trying to figure out the etiquette of picking a location for a drink after work. (more…)
photo by Clif Burns
Erica asked after we posted about Magnolia Bakery permanently closing in Union Station:
“So where can I find good banana pudding in DC? Not the DC Area, but in our lovely, diamond-shaped, non-state Washington, DC.”
The early recs: (more…)
photo by Phil
Christina asks:
“I am desperately searching for traditional Sicilian style pizza in dc…thick fluffy crust, sauce, cheese, square slices. Any ideas?”
Ed. Note: You can see our general discussion about pizza here.
Photo by Miki Jourdan
Reana asks: “Anyone like a nail salon enough to recommend in the Columbia Heights area? I probably get my nails done once every two years and I don’t care enough about it to travel outside NW.”
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1832 Columbia Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Summer weather has me looking for good fried shrimp. Not overly breaded, not oily, not infused with old bay. Fresh, light and tasty. Ideally in the NW, Adams Morgan & U Street area, but willing to travel. Help me out please.”
Photo by Miki Jourdan
“Dear PoPville,
Would love recommendations for a good prenatal massage in the area. Bonus if it includes a full on spa day with a pool and such. Willing to travel up to 20 miles for a full spa day. Thanks!!”
RIP Döner Bistro formerly at 1654 Columbia Rd, NW (now home to Federalist Pig)
NSNC asks: “Anyone know where I can get authentic German style doner kebab in DC area?”
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A slice of deliciousness from Duccini’s that I had the other night
Been getting lots of requests for best pizza recs, from jumbo slice to the fancy stuff, and these are requests I simply can’t refuse. Besides Duccini’s I also love Wiseguy, All Purpose, Two Amys and of course Vace. Your loves: (more…)
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
A friend of mine and I were chatting about a relic of the pre-COVID days – casually dining out as a single person.
We both are fans of a casual dinner at a bar with a book or some people watching. As a solo diner you don’t always want to commit to taking a whole table for yourself, but sometimes you just need a bowl of pasta and a glass of wine and takeout won’t cut it. I gave up the practice during the pandemic of course, but now am itching to get out of the house. (more…)
