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We now have a new option on Georgia Avenue, and it has an interesting twist: CBD cocktails. CBD is derived from cannabis but doesn’t have the psychoactive effects of THC, the other main part of cannabis. It’s more of a relaxing feeling and is federally legal. Mr. Braxton is already open, which is nice to…

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It’s hot out there. Super hot. The city declared a heat emergency yesterday, which means that pools will stay open later, and there will be cooling centers and shelters open as well, all through Sunday. In our area, that means Banneker Pool on Georgia Ave is open until 9pm Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (they’re…

This is neat: there’s a newish flower shop, She Loves Me, on Upshur Street, where you can stop in to get a bouquet, subscribe to a monthly flower service, or get flowers for your wedding or event. It opened in a former shoe repair shop, and is next door to the new location of Lemon…

A few weeks ago we learned at the new spot coming to the Kraken Axes space at 3400 Georgia Avenue NW is called Hook Hall and would be a big beer garden, indoor bar and event space. I was able to visit last week and talk with owner Anna Valero and also learn more about the space.…

Well, the line at Call Your Mother may be getting longer soon. The “Jew-ish” bagel spot at 3301 Georgia Ave NW, was just named one of the country’s 16 best new restaurants by Eater. They highlight the quality bagels, “offbeat” items like the challah cheesesteak, and the Argentine touches from chef Daniela Moreira. They also…

Lots happening on Georgia Avenue — Marrakech, a Moroccan restaurant formerly on P Street in Dupont, opened at 3632 Georgia Avenue a couple of months ago without much fanfare, and now they’re gone. The replacement has permits in the windows, which will be Mr. Braxton Bar and Restaurant. And next door at 3630 Georgia, Tsehay…

It’s not Columbia Heights, but if you want to go up to Petworth, the 6th Annual Kennedy Street Fest is happening on Saturday from noon to 4pm. The street has been bustling of late, with new bars and restaurants like the Anxo cidery and awesome neighborhood bars Jackie Lee’s and Moreland’s Tavern. The fest sounds…

That was quick! Meridian Pint at 11th and Park, which unexpectedly closed several weeks ago, will be replaced by Makan, a Malaysian restaurant from former Maketto and Spoken English chef de cuisine James Wozniuk, who Zagat profiled a bit ago. DCist has the story, they’re aiming for late summer, and Wozniuk is partnering with Kendrick…