ICYMI: “Police Phone Scam”
“Dear PoPville,
Here is the transcript from the jury duty scam call, here it is: (more…)
Boundary Stone crew with TTB’ Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks courtesy Boundary Stone
Ed. Note: Tedeschi Trucks Band absolutely crushed it at Wolf Trap Saturday night (I didn’t go Friday night but I’m sure they crushed it then too.)
116 Rhode Island Ave, NW
And yes I am devastated I missed this but props to G. for rocking the new Prince of Petworth 20th anniversary shirt: (more…)
2605 24th Street, NW
“Authentic Mexican cuisine. Guerrero México Roots🇲🇽
🏳️🌈 2605 24th St NW, Washington, DC”
“Dear PoPville,
I learned a lot about Guerro (Acapulco area), Oaxaca and Sinaloa states and their food yesterday when we dined at El District 24. This is not a mainstream Mexican restaurant but prices are reasonable. We had a chat with the chef, Luis, and an informative waiter. Attached is a photo of the shrine in the former fireplace inside the dining room not far from the bar. (more…)
Join Folger Shakespeare Library’s early music ensemble-in-residence to travel back in time to 17th-century Venice.
Folger Consort launches their 50th season with “Monteverdi’s Legacy,” a program of virtuosic music.
In the 1600s, under the guidance of composer and choirmaster Claudio Monteverdi, Venice became the celebrated home of early opera and chamber music. Don’t miss the delights of madrigals, sonatas, operatic excerpts and more by Monteverdi, his students, and admirers. Performances are September 11-13. Tickets at folger.edu
1342 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Following the devastating flooding in Nepal this week, Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails on U Street is launching a month-long effort to raise funds for those affected.
Beginning today through the end of September, owner Dipesh Acharya, who was born in Kathmandu, will donate a portion of the restaurant’s sales directly to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
For Dipesh, (more…)
50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
We posted word of the imminent/soft opening of Capo Deli Union Station last week and now it’s official, official:
“CAPO ITALIAN DELI HAS ARRIVED AT UNION STATION! 🚆👏 (more…)
Dreaming about your next vacation? Join Cruise Planners Beth Borrego and Rod Rodriguez for an inspiring day devoted to ocean and river cruises, guided tours, luxury travel and unforgettable destinations!
Meet representatives from AmaWaterways, Collette, Oceania Cruises and Premier World Discovery. Hear informative presentations, ask questions, explore exciting vacation possibilities and discover which travel experience may be the perfect fit for you.
2827 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Jared and Rozi for sending: “NYC’s Holy Burger hung a “coming soon” banner and passed menus around the neighborhood at 2827 Sherman Ave NW (corner of Harvard)!” (more…)
Thanks to David for sending above from “Woodley Rd next to the National Cathedral. A Dolly memorial and a reminder to be kind.”
And thanks to Aaron for sending below from the Barbie Pond in Logan Circle: (more…)
Thanks to Mindy for sending: “In smaller print they added JUST KIDDING.”
Thanks to Peter for also sending some photos from Adams Morgan: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
A rough one tonight (Sunday around 10pm.) Violent car crash at W and North Capitol. Driver with VA plates going around 50mph in a 25. Barely hit the brakes for a car stopped, signaling, and waiting to legally turn left. EMS evaluated drivers including the offending suspect, who was seemingly intoxicated. (more…)
1247 First Street, SE
Thanks to J. for sending from the Navy Yard RASA:
“For every lunch rush, every regular, every bowl we got to share – thank you. We’ve served our last bowl on this corner, but we’re not going far. Come find us at any of the four RASA locations below.
Mount Vernon Triangle, Mosaic District, Crystal City-National Landing, Rockville Pike.”
Updates when we learn who takes over the space.