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…

If you recall, axe-throwing bar Kraken Axes at 3400 Georgia Ave NW closed a few months ago for renovation. The owners had a lot of ideas for the space, including a big outdoor patio/beer garden, whiskey library and more. Now we have some details from their website, which is now calling the space Hook Hall. It…

Finally, something is coming to the big empty space that was supposed to be TGI Friday’s at 14th and Monroe. The other day I walked by and saw some workers there, who told me it was being turned into a primary care center, and the permits for it say “Children’s National Primary Care,” which is…

There’s a pretty cool new neighborhood bar open at 3549 Georgia Ave NW, Smitty’s. I stopped by last week and enjoyed it, it has a relaxed vibe with brick walls and a long bar, plus some tables, and some nice cocktails. It’s run in part by Kaleabe Getanah, who you may remember from the Saloon…

Woo! The city’s outdoor pools open tomorrow. It’s finally that time of year. Here’s the full list, and the ones in our area. “Happy Hallow” is an outdoor kids pool at the Marie Reed facility, most of which is indoor. Ward 1 Banneker Pool 2500 Georgia Avenue, NW | 20001 (202) 673-2121 Hours of Operation:…