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As we enter the colder months we are happy to pass along a message from our homeless outreach partner The h3… Read more »

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we have rounded up some final catering, event, and giving opportunities to help you… Read more »

Your Last-Minute Thanksgiving Needs Covered, Baan Siam Launches Winter Menu & DowntownDC Holiday Market Opens Tomorrow! Also: Santa’s Coming!!

The sound of sleigh bells and dulcet tones of Mariah Carey are ringing in the distance. With the holidays nearly… Read more »

Need extra room for visiting friends and family this holiday season? AC Hotel by Marriott (601 K Street NW) would… Read more »

Plan Your Holiday Party in the Triangle, Watch UFC at Over Under & Celebrate the Opening of “TWO X” at… Read more »

Bhakti Yoga (928 5th Street NW) is now accepting applicants for its 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. This program has been… Read more »

Last week we shared that Bar Chinois will be hosting an Election Night Watch Party on Tuesday, November 5, and this week… Read more »

As we enter November we’re excited to kick off another season of giving in Mount Vernon Triangle! For the next four… Read more »

Warm weather and the promise of a fiercely adorable competition for the Dog Costume Contest brought out record crowds to Milian… Read more »

Goodbye, Spooky Season; Hello, Season of Giving! Fall Fun Day Recap & Canned Food Drive at FRESHFARM MVT Market Begins!… Read more »

Beginning today, stop by RASA to try its new Fall menu including delicious flavors like the Butter Chicken Burrito, Spiced Cauliflower… Read more »

Don’t be scared! We’ve rounded up a list of Halloween specials and events around Mount Vernon Triangle to help you celebrate… Read more »

It was announced today that Mount Vernon Triangle is one of 12 community organizations receiving approximately $2.1 million in grant funding through… Read more »

We couldn’t be more excited to see what adorable and creative costumes our MVT community has come up with “fur”… Read more »

Mayor Bowser Awards MVT CID “Safe Commercial Corridors Grant” & Meet the Judges for Saturday’s Dog Costume Contest! ALSO: Halloween… Read more »

Thanksgiving can be stressful enough without worrying about overcooking the turkey, so let 2fifty Texas BBQ carve some of the anxiety out of… Read more »

If you needed another reason to check out the happy hour at Bar Chinois, perhaps the six new Fall/Winter cocktails released last week… Read more »

The newest community gathering place in Mount Vernon Triangle is now open! Prather’s Plaza, located at the corner of 4-1/2… Read more »

Exciting news MVT, we’ve added some “boo”ze to our Fall Fun Day festivities! We’re thrilled to announce the MVT Biergarten is… Read more »

MVT Biergarten Returns to FRESHFARM MVT Market for Fall Fun Day & Prather’s Plaza Opens at 4-1/2 & K Streets… Read more »

As the season of Diwali approaches, RASA invites you to celebrate the Indian festival of lights with catering for your team or… Read more »

Starting Friday, October 11, Ciel Social Club‘s penthouse lounge will be transformed into a lush and whimsical enchanted forest inspired by the… Read more »

Before it was DC’s “Best Bar“, featured in The Washington Post’s “11 Best Cocktail Bar Happy Hours” & “2022 Fall Dining… Read more »

“Leaf” the frights out of it, we think “ghoul” love the lineup we’ve put together for this year’s Fall Fun… Read more »

Fall Fun Day Returns Saturday, October 26, Bar Chinois Celebrates 3 Years in MVT & Ciel Introduces New Fall/Winter Pop-up!… Read more »

As the temperatures begin to (finally) cool, stop by bartaco at 1025 5th Street NW for the return of its fall menu… Read more »

This Saturday, 7th Street NW will come alive with two unique events designed to celebrate the city and streets that… Read more »

Last Friday, September 27, guests were welcomed to HEMPHILL to celebrate 20 years of community building in Mount Vernon Triangle as MVT CID closed out… Read more »

We are excited to announce another destination for all your beauty and relaxation needs has opened here in Mount Vernon… Read more »

Buddies Spa Opens in MVT, On the Square & DDOT’s Open Streets Comes to 7th Street This Saturday & More… Read more »

Embark on a culinary journey at dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval this fall with its celebratory Día de los Muertos menu items.… Read more »

Last Thursday, project leaders from DC’s Department of General Services (DGS) and Parks and Recreation (DPR) provided the community an… Read more »

Can We Get an Encore? “MVT20: The Encore” is This Friday! ALSO: Preview the Latest MVT Photo Walk Exhibit, Cobb… Read more »

Join us for our continued celebration of 20 years of community building in Mount Vernon Triangle as MVT CID closes… Read more »

No, it’s not AI; it’s the newest piece of public art now installed on the sculpture pad located at 400… Read more »

“Verdant Orb” Arrives, Celebrate Art All Night & Meet the Claret Sales Team at FRESHFARM MVT Market!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to have an authentic German beer hall in the neighborhood! If you… Read more »

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are putting the finishing touches on the renovation plans for Cobb Park (200 H… Read more »

MVT businesses are dropping new deals faster than autumn leaves! Check out some highlighted specials below and keep an eye on… Read more »

MVT’s Autumn Events Guide!

Ken Jennings is on a 74-game Jeopardy win streak. You’re drinking a Sprite Remix while wearing UGG Boots and making calls… Read more »

Mondays are getting a whole lot brighter here in Mount Vernon Triangle! Last week, we reported that Bar Chinois has extended its hours to… Read more »

Movies in Milian Lineup Launched & Cucina Morini Opening on Mondays!

Congratulations to 2Fifty Texas BBQ for being named in Texas Monthly’s “United States of Texas Barbecue,” which highlights the list of top… Read more »

The one downside to Bar Chinois? It’s not open on Monday’s… until now! Starting Monday September 9, you will have one… Read more »

Last year, dLeña creator Chef Richard Sandoval unveiled a mentorship initiative celebrating the next generation of Latin and Hispanic chefs, creators, and restaurateurs… Read more »

New Menu Items Launch at dLeña, New Hours at Bar Chinois, and More Praise for 2Fifty Texas BBQ!

It’s been a little over six months since we last asked the community for its feedback in our Neighborhood Perception Survey covering… Read more »

Pork Belly Week Continues at 2Fifty, Restaurant Week Extended & Reminder to Order bartaco’s #givingtaco to Support MVTCF! Also, We… Read more »

A welcome shift in the weather meant a triumphant return to Milian Park last night for the penultimate concert of… Read more »

Summer Restaurant Week Hits Midpoint, Pork Belly Week Begins at 2Fifty & Our Final Tunes in the Triangle Next Wednesday!

Have you ever wondered where the name “Mount Vernon Triangle” comes from? Or why K Street is so wide? Tune… Read more »

It’s the most delicious time of the year! RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week kicks off on Monday, August 12 and runs through Sunday,… Read more »

We can’t think of a better way to close out National Farmers Market week, which runs August 4-10, than with… Read more »

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week & The Start of Summer Restaurant Week in MVT! ALSO: Uncover the History of Mount… Read more »

On Monday, DDOT announced its plan for a “Phased-in Elimination” of DC Circulator beginning October 1 and culminating with all… Read more »

Last month, MVT CID President & CEO Kenyattah Robinson sat down with Nycci Nellis, the writer behind local blog “The… Read more »

The nominations are in and the votes have been tallied: over this week Washington City Paper has released its reader-driven “Best of… Read more »

Earlier this year, MVT CID established the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Foundation (MVTCF) with the mission to “complement and elevate the work… Read more »

Introducing a Delicious Way to Support Mount Vernon Triangle, “The Best of D.C.” in MVT & Important Info on the… Read more »

Earlier this month we filled our Triangle Times readers in on the news that dLeña is now serving a three-course, hour-long “Express… Read more »

One could argue that MVT already boasts an impressive lineup of “proper” bars (see here, here, here, here or here) but Washington Business Journal announced yesterday… Read more »

Congrats to Bar Chinois for taking home the trophy for “Best Bar” at the RAMMYs this Sunday! The category was… Read more »

Big things are happening in Mount Vernon Triangle! On Monday, Urban Turf announced DC’s largest condominium project in five years is currently under construction… Read more »

Mount Vernon Triangle Welcomes DC’s Largest Condo Project in the Last 5 Years & Bar Chinois Wins Big at the… Read more »

This week’s #LifeInMVT Photo of the Week comes from Chef Danny Lee’s recent appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America! Chef Danny,… Read more »

The Dog Days of Summer just got a whole lot cooler at Chez Lily! Through August, MVT’s most dog-friendly coffee shop… Read more »

Cheers to Cucina Morini for being named as the “Best Happy Hour for Martini Lovers” in “Best of Washington” put out annually by Washingtonian!… Read more »

2024 MVT CID Annual Meeting Recap, Summer Restaurant Week Returns & More Praise for Cucina Morini!

At its 2024 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MVT CID) staff, stakeholders, partners,… Read more »

During our MVT Black History Month Celebration this past February, we introduced you to the Young Doctors Project: a program supported by the Association of… Read more »

NBC Washington Features AAMC’s “Young Doctors Project,” Prost Launches Trivia & dLeña Starts Express Lunch!

This week’s #LifeInMVT Photo of the Week is actually a #LifeJustOutsideOfMVT Photo of the Week! On Saturday Pepco hosted a… Read more »

While Mount Vernon Triangle is walking distance from many of the city-wide July 4th festivities like the National Independence Day Parade on… Read more »

Accolades for Cucina Morini (901 4th Street NW) continue to be served up hot! Last week, we brought you the news that The… Read more »

NATO Summit Comes to Washington Convention Center Next Week & More Praise for Cucina Morini! Also: Celebrate July 4th in… Read more »

Washington, DC will welcome heads of state, key partners, and  delegates from 32 NATO member nations on Tuesday, July 9… Read more »

Two DC firefighters prepare to install one of 102 memorial helmets on a streetlight located at 5th & L Streets… Read more »

The reviews are in and the only thing clearer than a “Morini Martini” is how much The Washington Post food critic Tom… Read more »

Cucina Morini is a Hit, Where to Watch Euro and Copa Games, Pepco Invites You to a Community Celebration &… Read more »

DC is under an Extended Heat Emergency through Friday, June 21 which means it is more important than ever to stay cool &… Read more »

Earlier this month, we introduced you to FLEX, the latest fitness concept coming to MVT. Part of FLEX’s core brand is… Read more »

Travel to the Amalfi Coast with Ciel, Meet FLEX’s New Group Fitness Pop-Up, and Tunes in the Triangle Starts Wednesday!

As the summer heats up so do the dishes at Baan Siam! Reserve a spot on their new outdoor patio and savor… Read more »

Just in time for Father’s Day, RASA co-owner Rahul Vinod recently appeared on WUSA9’s “Great Food” segment with his dad and… Read more »

Father’s Day is this Sunday, June 16 and whether you want to make it a special day for the dads… Read more »

As we teased last week, VIDA Fitness City Vista is expanding! Expected this summer, the wellness center currently located at 445 K Street NW is… Read more »

Last Saturday, June 8, MVT CID welcomed more than 40 architects in town attending the American Institute of Architects (AIA)... Read more »

New Summer Menu Items at Baan Siam, Updates on VIDA Fitness Expansion & Father’s Day Specials Around MVT! Also, MVT… Read more »

Discover the spirit of Mexico this summer without ever leaving the Triangle! From Tuesday, June 18 through Sunday, July 28, guests are invited… Read more »

There’s a new fitness option moving into MVT and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome FLEX to the neighborhood! Considered the… Read more »

We're kicking off another season of free outdoor concerts in Milian Park (499 Massachusetts Avenue NW) and can't wait to see you there!... Read more »

Tunes in the Triangle Lineup Announced, dLeña Invites You to Destination Oaxaca & Tomorrow’s Breakfast Taco Pop-Up at 2Fifty!

Pride Month begins Saturday, June 1 with DC’s celebrations – known locally as “Capital Pride” – culminating on the weekend of… Read more »

Gather your friends, coworkers, and neighbors, start planning your takeout orders from MVT restaurants, and get ready for another season of free… Read more »

Tunes in the Triangle Start Date Announced, 2Fifty Texas BBQ Makes National News & Celebrate Pride at Bar Chinois!

CBS Series, The Dish – known for highlighting the relationship between food and culture, just featured 2Fifty Texas BBQ! Watch… Read more »

Monday, May 27 is Memorial Day, the national holiday where we honor and remember the brave Americans who died in active… Read more »

Mandu isn’t the only standout spot in MVT where you can experience the flavors and cultures of Asian Americans! Check… Read more »

Throughout Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month (Wednesday, May 1 – Friday, May 31), NBC4 has been profiling… Read more »

NBC4 Spotlights Mandu for AANHPI Heritage Month & Our 2023 Neighborhood Perception Survey Results Are In!

Thank you to the record 1,240 of you who shared your feedback this past January in our Neighborhood Perception Survey… Read more »

Welcome, CROSBY! Located in Mount Vernon Triangle at 300 K St NW, CROSBY is luxury residential living at its most… Read more »

A celebration worthy of two decades (and one extra week!) in the making, MVT20 brought thousands of residents and visitors… Read more »

And the hits just keep coming for 2Fifty Texas BBQ: congratulations are in order for being named in The Washington Post‘s… Read more »

We know you know that Mount Vernon Triangle is the best neighborhood filled with the best spots… but now it’s time to… Read more »

Stop by Cucina Morini (901 4th Street NW) this weekend for the debut of its new brunch concept, “Caffe Morini” an à… Read more »

MVT20 Recap, WaPo Recognition for 2Fifty Texas BBQ & Now Serving Brunch at Cucina Morini!

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12 and these MVT businesses are here to help you celebrate all the moms in your… Read more »

Don’t be crabby: the FRESHFARM MVT Market o”fish”ially has crab cakes! Chris’ Marketplace begins bringing its fresh crab cakes, seasonal soups and gazpachos, baked goods,… Read more »

Make Tomorrow a Day to Remember in MVT with MVT20 & New FRESHFARM MVT Market Vendor Chris’ Marketplace! ALSO: Let… Read more »

Yesterday morning, MVT CID President & CEO Kenyattah Robinson appeared on FOX 5 alongside Chef Elias Taddesse, RAMMY Award Finalist & 2020 Eater DC… Read more »

2Fifty Texas BBQ & Baan Siam Make NYT Top 25 List, MVT Leadership Talks MVT 20 on FOX 5 &… Read more »

Congratulations are in order for 2Fifty Texas BBQ and Baan Siam who were both named to the recent New York Times list of "The 25 Best... Read more »

Move over bowls, starting today you can get all the Indian flavors you know and love from RASA in wrap form! The… Read more »

MVT20 is coming to the 600 Block of K Street next Saturday, May 4 and we’ve assembled an outstanding collection of… Read more »

Meet the Musicians Playing the MVT20 Main Stage! ALSO: Wellness Wednesdays Kicks Off Next Week, RASA Enters the Wraps Game… Read more »

Fast-casual Rasa adds stuffed wraps to the mix this spring, marking the local hitmaker’s first big menu makeover since its... Read more »

In case you missed the news last week, on Monday, April 8, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington announced its 2024 RAMMY Awards Finalists. And… Read more »

Heads up MVT fitness fans! After a successful inaugural year, we are thrilled to be bringing back Wellness Wednesdays for… Read more »

New MVT20 Programming Details Released, Wellness Wednesday Returns, Celebrate Earth Day with dLeña, and Sip & Shop with 450K!

Save the Date for a Celebration Two Decades in the Making: Great Ready for MVT20 on Saturday, May 4

There’s a new happy hour on the block! RASA announced it will now be serving up $4 beers and $5 wines and… Read more »

bartaco will be releasing limited-time tacos that give back $1 from every #givingtaco sold to a local community organization! The first taco available… Read more »

A recent New York Times article profiled a labor-intensive traditional Ecuadorean soup called fanesca that is prepared and served specifically during Holy Week in the lead up… Read more »

Since its debut in June 2014, our FRESHFARM MVT Market continues to be a special part of our neighborhood by providing an engaging and inclusive… Read more »

Looking back at the last 10 years, Looking ahead to the 2024 Season, and NYT Spotlight on Woman-Owned Market Vendor!

Cucina MORINI (901 4th Street NW) began serving up coastal Italian dishes and $7 all-evening martinis on Tuesday, March 26 when… Read more »

As you may now be aware, it was announced late afternoon yesterday, March 27 that the District of Columbia and… Read more »

To close out MVT’s celebration of Women’s History Month we today shine the spotlight on a woman who is literally… Read more »

Monumental Update on Capital One Arena & Dr. Ami Angell of The h3 Project Concludes MVT Women’s History Month Celebration.

Mount Vernon Triangle’s newest neighbor, Cucina Morini presented by Chef Matt Adler, opened on Tuesday, March 26th 2024, along with… Read more »

Throughout the month-long observance of Ramadan, Ottoman Taverna is staying open late to welcome guests looking to break their fasts together. The Michelin Guide-listed… Read more »

Clock Ticking on March Madness Brackets, Read One Sweet WHM Profile & An Unusual Waterproofing Pic You Might Actually Like!

As part of our ongoing celebration of women whose contributions make DC a better place to live, work, and visit,… Read more »

Join us for some virtual community fun with the chance to win some great prizes! New this year! We are… Read more »

Spring is in the air, or should we say pollen is in the air, and with it comes one of DC’s favorite… Read more »

As Women’s History Month progresses we continue to spotlight the formidable women who we’re honored call Mount Vernon Triangle home. This week… Read more »

MVT March Madness Bracket Returns, Cherry Blossom Specials Bloom & FRESHFARM MVT Market Gets You Ready for St. Paddy’s Day!… Read more »

Next Saturday, March 16, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K will take place in DC with parts of the race… Read more »

Registration is now open for Bike to Work Day happening Friday, May 17 from 6am-9am! Whether you start, finish, or… Read more »

Women’s History Month began Friday, March 1 and throughout the month we’ll spotlight a group of incredible female leaders for… Read more »

Women’s History Month Continues with Spotlight on 2Fifty Texas BBQ Co-Owner Debby Portillo González! ALSO: Bike to Work Day Registration… Read more »

Last week, The h3 Project founder Dr. Ami Angell presented a comprehensive one-hour course to Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) employees on opioid overdoses.… Read more »

As we close out our February celebration of Black History Month and pivot toward Women’s History Month starting tomorrow, March… Read more »

MVT Concludes Black History Month & Starts Women’s History Month with Tribute to Cobb Park’s Hero Namesake and MVT’s Homeless… Read more »

Presidents Day is this Monday, February 19. Celebrate locally with extended bottomless brunch menus at dLeña & Ottoman Taverna, or learn how to make five unique… Read more »

Forget about a groundhog’s shadow, the return of fresh produce to FRESHFARM MVT Market is the real sign that spring is on its… Read more »

Black History Month Profile of Bishop Smallwood E. Williams, the Force Behind I-395’s “Bible Way Bend” at New York Avenue… Read more »

As part of our continuing celebration of Black History Month, this week we pay tribute to civil rights activist Bishop… Read more »

Not to be cheesy about it, but this is going to “brie” a great weekend at the FRESHFARM MVT Market!… Read more »

As part of our continuing celebration of Black History Month, this week we highlight work some of the organizations headquartered here in… Read more »

Mount Carmel Baptist Church (901 3rd Street NW) serves as a host site for the SHARE Food Network and is in need… Read more »

Valentine’s Day is on Wednesday, February 14 and these MVT spots have something special lined up “just for you” OR… Read more »

Plan Your Valentine’s Day in MVT, Volunteers Needed & Everyone Say “Cheese!” (this Weekend Only at FRESHFARM MVT Market)  

Lunar New Year begins on Saturday, February 10 and will herald in the Year of the Dragon. Bar Chinois is kicking off the… Read more »

Super Bowl LVIII is Sunday, February 11, but it’s never to early to start planning your party and these MVT… Read more »

MVT Celebrates Black History Month, CM Allen Delivers Huge Win for Cobb Park & Where to Get Your Super Bowl… Read more »

Great news Mount Vernon Triangle: we’re now one step closer to delivering the long-anticipated greenspace that you’ve repeatedly requested and… Read more »

Yesterday, February 1 marked the start of Black History Month, and throughout February we’ll recognize and celebrate African-American contributions to… Read more »

Whether you’re looking for some new beverage options to close out Dry January strong, or you simply enjoy zero-proof drinks made… Read more »

Nicoletta Italian Kitchen announced earlier this week that the restaurant has briefly closed its doors to make way for a rebrand set to open this Spring. The Washington… Read more »

Congratulations are in order for MVT restaurants 2Fifty Texas BBQ (414 K Street NW)  and Baan Siam (425 I Street NW) who both scored… Read more »

2Fifty Texas BBQ & Baan Siam Earn High Praise in Washingtonian, Nicoletta Rebrands & MVT Neighborhood Perception Survey!

We “snow” we have the best Clean Team around!   Arriving in the neighborhood before dawn on Tuesday, January 16,… Read more »

MVT’s newest restaurant, 2Fifty Texas BBQ, officially opened its doors to a line of barbecue enthusiasts 60-deep on Saturday, January 13 and sold 800… Read more »

Mandu chef and owner Danny Lee sat down with NBC4 Washington’s Eun Yang earlier this month to discuss the restaurant’s unique take on the… Read more »

Mandu Featured on NBC4 Washington, 2Fifty Wows on Opening Weekend & MVT Clean Team Takes on Winter Weather

Mark your calendars:   we’ve received official word that 2fifty BBQ has been cleared for liftoff and will be opening its doors… Read more »

RASA is rolling out a winter menu!   Featuring new, vibrant ingredients and you’re invited to check them out! The… Read more »

During the month of January, we are proud to bring back our annual Winter Warmup Clothing Drive! If you’re planning… Read more »

On Monday, January 15 we pause to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In honor of… Read more »

2fifty Arrives in MVT, New Menu at RASA & MVT Winter Warmup Coat Drive Begins!

As we step into the new year, we are taking a look back on our 2023 in preparation for an… Read more »

Even in the winter months fresh produce continues to grow, hens continue to lay eggs, and handmade empanadas, pastries, breads,… Read more »

With the start of the new year we wanted to take a moment to say goodbye to a few things… Read more »

It’s the start of a new year which means many people will be thinking about ways to improve their health… Read more »

January 4 Triangle Times: Neighborhood Perception Survey is Live, FRESHFARM MVT Winter Market Begins & Hit Your 2024 Goals with… Read more »

On Friday, December 15 presents and gift cards were loaded into the MVT Sleigh and delivered to Plaza West Apartments… Read more »

What are your doing New Year’s Eve? How about counting down to 2024 in MVT? Check out one (or many!)… Read more »

Finally: a bagel shop your New York transplant friends can’t complain about! In case you missed it, local food reporter and… Read more »

Bagels & Basement Speakeasy Coming Soon, NYE in MVT & Expressing Gratitude

On Wednesday, December 13, the team behind Cantata, Mount Vernon Triangle’s newest apartment building, opened its doors to neighbors, community… Read more »

It is impossible to separate the presence of the destination attractions that surround us from the success of downtown’s East… Read more »

A Message on Capital One Arena, More Holiday Fun at FRESHFARM MVT Market & Development News Around the Triangle

Donations Still Needed for Plaza West Gift Drive & A Visit from Santa

Celebrate the season and shop seasonal produce all December-long at the FRESHFARM MVT Market! The elves (a.k.a. MVT CID and FRESHFARM staff!) have been… Read more »

In case you missed it: on Giving Tuesday we launched our fourth Plaza West Grandfamily Gift Drive on our social media channels.… Read more »

Santa Visits FRESHFARM MVT Market This Saturday & Plaza West Gift Drive Happening Now!

Supervisor Jimmie Carter has been heading the MVT CID Clean Team for the last eight years and we thank him… Read more »

MVT CID is committed to providing meaningful supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Which… Read more »

On Sunday, November 19, The Second Baptist Church of Washington, DC will celebrate its 175th Anniversary. All are welcome to join the festivities to… Read more »

Some Things We’re Grateful For this Year

Nothing can turn you into a Grinch during the holidays more than spending too much time trying to find the perfect spot to… Read more »

MVT Businesses Available for Holiday Party Space Rental, Call for Volunteers & New HEMPHILL Exhibit

With Spooky Season now behind us, we welcome November as the Season of Giving here in MVT with two different… Read more »

And Fall Fun Was Had by All!   Thank you to all who came out to celebrate Fall Fun Day… Read more »

Fall Fun Day Recap, Season of Giving Begins & MVT Fall Literature Festival this Saturday!

New Vendor at FRESHFARM MVT Market, Halloween Specials & MVT Fall Fun Day is Here!

Saturdays are for Celebrating Fall in MVT!

Congrats to the team at Bar Chinois, which last Saturday celebrated its two-year anniversary, for making the Washington Post round-up of “The… Read more »

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually September 15 through October 15 to highlight the important contributions of… Read more »

“On the Square” at DC History Center, 2Fifty Texas BBQ + Bar Chinois Make News & Season’s Final FRESHFARM MVT… Read more »

Work Continues on 4-1/2 & K Streets NW Pedestrian Improvements, Fall Literature Festival this Saturday, and Our Mobile Kiosks Need… Read more »

Mark your calendars and start thinking of your pet’s perfect costume because Fall Fun Day is only a month away!… Read more »

Beginning Tuesday, October 3 through Sunday, November 5, guests are invited to experience the artistry of dLeña’s kitchen and bar programs on a mesmerizing journey… Read more »

dLeña Celebrates Dia de los Muertos, Art + Dine All Night this Weekend & Mark Your Calendars for Fall Fun… Read more »

MVT Fall Literature Festival Postponed, Dine All Night Starts Tonight, and Support Maui Recovery Efforts with bartaco

Be the Next MVT Photo Walk Photographer, Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at dLeña, Mural Ceremony & Apples at FRESHFARM. ALSO:… Read more »

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off tomorrow Friday, September 15 and runs through Sunday, October 15. To honor the occasion, Richard… Read more »

New late-night food option alert! Starting tomorrow, September 8, Nicoletta Italian Kitchen will now be open until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays… Read more »

MVT Photo Walk Opening Reception Tonight, Nicoletta Launches Late-Night Happy Hour, Bar Chinois Hosts Cocktail Class and Soul Mega Returns… Read more »

If walls could talk this one would say “Mother Nature shows us anything big starts out small.” German mural artist Hera’s finishing touch… Read more »

Pepco is giving you the power to shape the artistic vision of the Mount Vernon Substation lenticular fence on the 100 block of… Read more »

“24 Hours of #LifeInMVT” Launches, Pepco Seeks Community Input & Massive Climate Action Mural Completed in MVT

Did you happen to notice a woman suspended 11-stories in the air painting the side of 455 Eye Apartments? German muralist Hera has been hard… Read more »

Movies in Milian Return & New Mural Emerges

Summer Restaurant Week is Coming, Tunes in the Triangle is Coming to an End & Mobile Cooking Kiosk Pops Up… Read more »

The Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MVT CID) seeks an artist to create a central three-dimensional artwork for a… Read more »

Call For Artists Released, Margaritas Return to FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten & Events DC Invites You to Watch “Turning Red” on… Read more »

In case you missed Sunday’s Instagram post, our Clean Team were hard at work starting at sunrise to clean up… Read more »

MVT Clean Team Swings Into Action & 2023 MVT CID Annual Meeting Recap

To detail this past year’s many accomplishments in support of our continued efforts to reconnect with each other and the… Read more »

Tropical Smoothie Giveaway at Tunes in the Triangle, Pizza Classes at Nicoletta & Update on the DDOT K Street Project

MVT residents, workers, and visitors are advised that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin a roadway improvement project… Read more »

Cantata Has Your Summer Reading Ready, RASA Launches Rewards App & FRESHFARM MVT Market Welcomes New Bread Vendor Saturday

Congratulations to dLeña for being named to the list of “America’s Top 50 Independent Restaurants for 2023” in the July issue FSR, a… Read more »

On Sunday, July 9, Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) hosted its annual awards ceremony to celebrate legacy and excellence in the… Read more »

Two MVT Faves Win Big at RAMMYs, FRESHFARM MVT Market Cooking Demo Kiosk Returns & Definition of Fitness Turns One!

Yep, you “herd” that right there’s a new barbecue joint hitting the block!   Washington Post food reporter and smoked meats connoisseur Tim Carman broke the… Read more »

New BBQ Coming Soon, Capitol Cider at FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten & Last Chance to Vote for Best of DC!

Special Fourth of July Edition!

Summer is in full swing and Independence Day is rapidly approaching – these MVT businesses have you covered with specials… Read more »

Events & Happenings Around MVT!

We would like to wish a very happy birthday to our friends at A Baked Joint who today are celebrating eight years… Read more »

Open Call for Makers, Flower Arranging Demo at FRESHFARM This Saturday & More Father’s Day Deals!

Calling all creatives! Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District (MVT CID) in Washington, DC is seeking local makers to submit basic… Read more »

Father’s Day is just around the corner and these MVT businesses have you covered with specials, deals, and even festive… Read more »

If you haven’t tasted the authentic Thai flavors of Baan Siam yet, or are just in the market for your next favorite… Read more »

A hearty congrats – or should we say “Prost! – is in order for MVT restaurants Bar Chinois and Prost for being listed by The Washington Post as one of the top… Read more »

Bar Chinois & Prost Named Best Bottomless Brunches by The Washington Post, Baan Siam Launches Summer Menu & Father’s Day… Read more »

Thank you to the nearly 1,100 respondents who shared their feedback this past January in our Neighborhood Perception Survey covering… Read more »

Community Feedback Needed, Free Zumba with VIDA Fitness this Saturday & New Distiller Coming to FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten

Monday, May 29 is Memorial Day, the national holiday where we honor and remember the brave Americans who died in active… Read more »

The Mount Vernon Triangle CID extends its heartfelt congratulations to Charles C. “Sandy” Wilkes for being awarded the Community Impact/Neighborhood Vision Award... Read more »

Memorial Day Specials, Last Chance to Sign Up For Wellness Wednesdays & Cultural Walking Tour of Enslaved Washington

Ciel is MVT’s Newest Brunch Destination, New Exhibit at HEMPHILL Opens Saturday & Bike to Work Day Rolls Tomorrow!

MVT Mother’s Day Specials, Nominate Your Favorite Places for “Best of DC 2023”, and Register for Bike to Work Day!

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14 and these MVT restaurants are here to help you celebrate all the moms in your… Read more »

These MVT restaurants are pulling out all the stops to celebrate Cinco de Mayo today with tacos, margaritas, and even… Read more »

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in MVT, Claim Your Free MVT Market Tote & Get Ready for Spring Fest!

We’re thrilled to announce that our MVT Photo Walk, FRESHFARM Mobile Kitchen, and Retail Kiosk activations – all made possible through… Read more »

MVT Public Space Activation Wins Major Award!

Work up a sweat and get your mind right in MVT this May! We've partnered with local Mount Vernon Triangle fitness... Read more »

We’re thrilled to announce that our friends at Turning the Page have partnered with Plaza West Grandfamlies Apartments to create a curated wish list of children’s books… Read more »

On Friday, April 14, MVT CID welcomed DDOT Director Everett Lott and Special Assistant for Economic Development Steve Varga to... Read more »

MVT CID Hosts Site Visit with DDOT Leadership, Plaza West Book Drive Launches & Register for Wellness Wednesdays!

On Monday, April 10 the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the finalists for the 2023 RAMMY Awards and a number of Mount Vernon… Read more »

MVT RAMMY Nominees & Tunes in the Triangle Lineup is Out!

Free Cider this Saturday, MVT March Madness Bracket Challenge Winners & Happy Holidays from MVT CID!

It’s official: winter market season is over! Celebrate the start of main market season this Saturday at the FRESHFARM MVT Market located… Read more »

MVT Market Enters Main Season, Meet the Literature Festival Performers & Get Ready for Easter with Toscana Market

As the FRESHFARM MVT Market enters its busy spring/summer season, we are excited to introduce a rotational schedule that will... Read more »

Dust off your spandex! Registration for the 2023 Bike to Wok Day is now open! Whether you start, finish, or just pass… Read more »

If your seasonal allergies weren’t enough of a clue, these MVT businesses are here to let you know that Spring… Read more »

Women’s History Month Spotlights Lynn Hackney, MVT Literature Festival Returns to Milian Park & Register for Bike to Work Day

In honor of Women's History Month, we sat down with Lynn Hackney, Principal and Co-Owner of real estate development firm... Read more »

This Saturday, March 18, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon and 5K will take place in DC with parts of the race… Read more »

We won’t tell you who to vote for (because we think ALL our Mount Vernon Triangle restaurants deserve to be nominated!) but… Read more »

Did you know one in every three bites of food rely on bees for pollination? In honor of the humble bumble… Read more »

Important Information Regarding the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon, Inaugural MVT Meet Up & FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten Returns!

Anyone walking by Third Street recently might have noticed that we are close to welcoming a new residential building into… Read more »

On Wednesday, renowned Michelin Guide came out with its new short-list of potentially-starred restaurants for the DC area and Mount Vernon… Read more »

Mandu Gets Michelin Mention, Pi Day at Nicoletta & FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten Returns!

With March Madness right around the corner, we are launching our MVT March Madness Bracket Challenge for its second year! Join… Read more »

Dear Friends of Mount Vernon Triangle – Even a community as happening as Mount Vernon Triangle can have a slow... Read more »

Black History Month & Mardi Gras Celebrations Continue!

Discover Prather’s Alley’s Past During Black History Month & “Marg” Your Calendars for National Margarita Day! Plus, Pleitez Produce Returns… Read more »

We celebrate love in MVT every day of the year, but with Valentine’s Day less than a week away, we… Read more »

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend and whether you’re rooting for the Eagles, the Chiefs, or Rihanna’s triumphant return to live… Read more »

MVT’s Celebration of Black History Month Continues, Score a Touchdown with MVT Super Bowl Deals & Discover #LoveInMVT!

Throughout the month of February, we will be posting ways you can celebrate Black History Month around Mount Vernon Triangle… Read more »

Whether you’ve been struck by Cupid’s arrow or were the person in the friend group to whom everyone kept sending… Read more »

The FRESHFARM MVT Winter Market continues to add new vendors! Last week, shoppers were introduced to Ben’s Produce from Lancaster, Pennsylvania who will be regulars… Read more »

MVT’s own Chef Elias Taddesse can officially add being James Beard Award shortlisted to his growing list of accolades and achievements! Chef Elias was… Read more »

Haven’t had your fill of Winter Restaurant Week yet? Alta Strada & Nama have extended their $40 three-course dinner specials through Sunday, January 29!  Reserve your… Read more »

MVT Restaurants Honored, Restaurant Week Extended & New Produce Vendor at FRESHFARM MVT Winter Market!

In last week’s Triangle Times, we introduced you to the FRESHFARM MVT Winter Market, but we wanted to take a moment… Read more »

Ring in the Year of the Rabbit with delicious food and celebrations! Bar Chinois will be kicking off the Lunar New Year… Read more »

Celebrate Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day & Winter Restaurant Week with MVT Restaurants!

We are proud to host one of the few year-round FRESHFARM Markets here in MVT and encourage you to stop… Read more »

Monday, January 16 marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In honor of the holiday, the MVT CID office will be closed and… Read more »

MVT businesses are starting 2023 out by making headlines! Club Pilates trainers Damon Foster and Stephanie Lundeby joined WUSA9 in-studio yesterday to… Read more »

MVT Businesses in the News, Become a Winter Warrior, Celebrate MLK Day + Other MVT Events & Happenings

Our Neighborhood Perception Survey covering calendar year 2022 is now open for your feedback. Distributed annually, the survey is MVT CID’s most important… Read more »

It is with very heavy hearts that we share news of the death of long-time Clean Team Member Steve Powell,… Read more »

Drop-Off Winter Clothing Donations at FRESHFARM, Take Our 2022 Perception Survey & Clear Your Plates for Restaurant Week!

Thank you again to everyone who donated to the 2022 MVT Holiday Gift Drive benefitting the “grandfamilies” at Plaza West Apartments! Because of your… Read more »

Your New Year’s Plans Revealed, MVT Photo Walk Recap & MVT Gift Drive Update

How about counting down to 2023 in MVT? Check out one (or many!) of these MVT restaurants offering special events and deals… Read more »

As reported by the Washington Business Journal earlier this week, owners of the surface parking lot at 1001 6th Street NW –… Read more »

Planned MVT Residential Development Makes News, Sign Up to Tour New MVT Photo Walk & MVT Mobile Kiosks Make Market… Read more »

On Saturday, December 10, FRESHFARM MVT Market attendees were treated to a sneak peek – along with a free sample… Read more »

Celebrate the Holidays with MVT, Volunteer + Donation Opportunities, and the Go-To Guide to Brunch Around MVT

Whether you’re looking for your next favorite lunch meeting spot or just ordering carryout to bring back to your desk,… Read more »

Holiday Inn Express Opens, RASA Turns 5, Secret Photo Booth Holiday Pop-Up & Donate to the MVT Holiday Gift Drive!

Just in time for the holidays, the Holiday Inn Express Washington DC Downtown, located at 317 K Street NW, is… Read more »

Aura Spa (at Vida fitness) Buy 2, Get 1 Free Spa Services Shop Now > Services expire six months from… Read more »

Whether you are in need of a place to put up your in-laws – or a place to escape your in-laws… Read more »

MVT CID is committed to providing meaningful supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Mount Vernon Triangle neighborhood. Which… Read more »

There’s always something fun going on in the Triangle! Check out our Go-To Guide to all things arts and entertainment… Read more »

Meet the h3 Project Team, Holiday Hotel Deals and Your Go-To Guide to MVT Arts & Entertainment!

Good Morning Washington stopped by Mélange on Wednesday to chat with DMV Black Restaurant Week Co-Founder Dr. Erinn Tucker Oluwole and Mélange’s Chef Elias Taddesse about the fifth-annual DMV… Read more »

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, this week’s MVT Go-To Guide is all about helping you find the perfect place… Read more »

We are continuously impressed by the immense generosity from members of the MVT community. With the spirit of the holidays… Read more »

Your Guide to Holiday Party Space Rentals, MVT in The News & Ways to Give This Holiday Season.

To assist residents with their trip to and from the Walker Jones polling location during Election Day on Tuesday, November 8,… Read more »

This week we’re working on our fitness and listing out all the places you can get your sweat on and… Read more »

Come Out to the MVT Lit Fest On Saturday, Find Your New Favorite Fitness Studio & Read the MVT Fall… Read more »

This past Saturday, the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District hosted its annual MVT Fall Fun Day. Dozens of costumed... Read more »

Now you see it. Now you don’t. Unsightly graffiti was spotted atop three low-rise properties on the 300 block of H… Read more »

Yesterday (Wednesday, October 26) local salad powerhouse sweetgreen moved from their City Vista location to open the first ever digital-only sweetgreen pick-up… Read more »

We’re getting spooky and rounding up all the Halloween fun around Mount Vernon Triangle for this week’s Go-To Guide! A… Read more »

Your Preview to Fall Fun!

Grab a slice! This week’s Go-To Guide is delivering on everyone’s favorite meal – pizza! Alta Strada 465 K Street… Read more »

Founded by Howard University graduates Elliott Johnson and Jahi Wartts in 2019, Soul Mega is the second-oldest black-owned brewery in DC. The… Read more »

Soul Mega Serves Brews at Market, Alta Strada Launches New Dining Program & Literature Festival + Comedy Bonfyre Announced!

October 13 Triangle Times: Fall Fun Day Returns, Open Day at DC History Center on Saturday, Go-To Guide for MVT… Read more »

Hot off the press: Washington Post food super-critic Tom Sietsema just served up his “2022 Fall Dining Guide” and Bar Chinois has made the… Read more »

Here’s something to perk you up: this week’s MVT Go-To Guide is taking a look at all the spots you… Read more »

The Month of Biergartens Begins, Movies in Milian Come to an End & Bar Chinois Makes the News!

FRESHFARM Market & Biergarten Updates, MVT Happy Hour Guide, Dia de los Muertos at dLeña & Fall Cooking Classes

Welcome to a new series we’re launching called MVT Go-To Guide. Each week we will be rounding up a complete… Read more »

PARK(ing) Day Arrives, FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten Returns & Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Continue!

#bartacosecret Revealed, MVT Photo of the Week & The Return of Movies + Jazz to A Baked Joint!

Earlier this week, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) completed its conversion of the 900 block of 4-1/2 Street NW… Read more »

Labor Day Specials, Prather’s Alley Transportation Safety Update, Bhakti Yoga Deals & Upcoming Neighborhood Events

Hold off  on digging out your cardigans and light jackets for one more weekend and celebrate the unofficial end of… Read more »

Rebel Taco (508 K Street NW) opened its newest location last week in Mount Vernon Triangle. The restaurant offers “redefined” street tacos and other… Read more »

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and DC Department of General Services (DGS) hosted a community meeting last… Read more »

Cobb Park Meeting Recap, Restaurant Week Extension, New Tacos on the Block & Bring Your Plastic [Bags] to Market!

Good news bartaco fans: the restaurant is now serving happy hour from 3-6pm on weekdays! Stop by for “high tide” to enjoy… Read more »

Tommy McFLY brought his popular NBC News4 segment, “The Scene,” to Bar Chinois earlier this week! He sat down with Chef Lekki Limvatana to sample… Read more »

MVT Restaurant Week Offers Make News, Lineup Update for Tonight’s Tunes, Rebel Taco Opens + New Specials From bartaco &… Read more »

The FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten, Back to School Specials from bartaco & Cobb Park Community Meeting

Clear your schedules and get ready to clear your plates: Summer Restaurant Week is back August 15-21! Celebrate outstanding restaurants… Read more »

Forget the bottle of wine – you know what we’re talking about Taylor Swift fans  – this August is all about cocktails and beer in… Read more »

This Month’s Cocktail & Beer Specials, Next Week’s Tunes with Benjamin Gates & Ward 6 + Summer Restaurant Weeks Approach

With lots of new mixed-use development either under construction or in our pipeline, and multiple storefronts looking for new operators… Read more »

RASA Turns 2, Prather’s Alley Goes One-Way, Annual Meeting Recap, bartaco Pops-Up at FRESHFARM & MVT Retail Survey Last Call

“Tikka-bout” a milestone! On Monday, August 1, DC-born, award-winning, Indian fast casual RASA is celebrating its two-year anniversary of being… Read more »

Following years of advocacy and planning with community stakeholders and our District partners, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has… Read more »

Celebrate National Tequila Day with dLeña, HEMPHILL Summer Hours & 2022 MVT CID Annual Meeting Highlights

To honor and celebrate this past year’s many accomplishments in support of the ongoing return to #LifeInMVT, the Mount Vernon… Read more »

Take Our Retail Survey, New Exhibit at HEMPHILL & Grand Opening Party at Definition of Fitness

Several MVT businesses were recently named in the Modern Luxury DC 2022 “Best of the City” list. Congratulations to restaurants dLeña (“Best Mexican… Read more »

FRESHFARM MVT Biergarten is Coming, Public Art Petition & “Stranger Things”-Themed Bike Ride at VIDA Fitness

July 4th is here and these MVT restaurants have you covered to help you celebrate our nation’s Independence! bartaco. Back… Read more »

Great news fitness fans: a new option for getting your sweat on has opened in Mount Vernon Triangle! Located at… Read more »

WaPo Features MVT as Latest “Where We Live” Profile, New Gym Opens, July Fourth Specials & Updated Retail Map!

Mount Vernon Triangle was recently featured in a Washington Post article that highlights the walkability and emerging restaurant scene of our neighborhood.… Read more »

Just in time for summer, Nicoletta Italian Kitchen is officially reopening its doors tonight, June 22! Reserve a dining room spot or… Read more »

Tunes Rained Out, Nicoletta Reopens, Pups at Prost on July 4th, Used Book Sale & Story Time with Mrs. DC… Read more »

Father’s Day Offers, Juneteeth Block Party & Retrospective, Nicoletta Returns, Live Jazz, Colby Caldwell & FRESHFARM!

Father’s Day is just around the corner and these MVT restaurants have you covered with specials, deals, and even festive… Read more »

Father’s Day Specials, HEMPHILL Gallery Tours with Artist Colby Caldwell & Tonight’s Concert + Full Tunes Lineup Released!

7th Street Open Streets Saturday, Charles Allen Office Hours, New Bar Menu + Props for Mélange & MVT Celebrates Pride… Read more »

It’s official: burgers and beers are on at Mélange! Take a look at the new bar menu and be sure to give them a… Read more »

On Friday, May 20, dozens gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the latest "Zero Hunger" signature mural on a decommissioned... Read more »

Next Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day, the national holiday where we honor and remember the brave Americans who died… Read more »

May 26 Triangle Times: Tunes Returns, Free Market Bags, Pop-Ups Galore at FRESHFARM, Gigantic New Mural, Memorial Day Offers, Free… Read more »

Bike to Work Day, Stellina Lunch, Mélange Brunch, Free Nicoletta Pizza at Market, Holiday Offers & Go “Clueless” at Baked,… Read more »

Earlier this week, Chef Tim Ma – the inspiration behind the MVT-incubated phenomenon Lucky Danger that is now Bar Chinois – and... Read more »

May 13 Triangle Times: Mélange Serves Brunch, Colby Caldwell at HEMPHILL, Chef Ma Profiled on “Good Morning America” & Beau… Read more »

Beginning Saturday, May 14, you and your brunch crew can now meet at Mélange for a culinary journey crafted by... Read more »

The following three MVT faves will join restaurants across the District to feature their finest plant-based dishes as part of... Read more »

Mother’s Day Offers, Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, Baked Movie+Tunes, Bike to Work Day, Veg Foodie Week & Stellina Ribbon Cutting.… Read more »

Check out the deals, offers, and promotions being offered by the Mount Vernon Triangle businesses listed below to help you... Read more »

As you may have seen in our posts on Instagram, Twitter & Facebook, and after what’s seemed like an eternity… Read more »

Congratulations to dLeña [476 K Street NW] and Bar Chinois [455 I Street NW] for being named by Michelin as… Read more »

Big Stellina Update, Michelin Mentions for dLeña + Bar Chinois & Veggies, Spirits & Earth Day e-Waste Recycling at Market,… Read more »

Photo credit: Rey Lopez

Liberty Place Opens, Movies & Pizza at Baked, Holiday Eggs & Meats at Market, Beer on Tap at Mélange &… Read more »

The National Cherry Blossom Festival ends April 17, which means it's your last week to try Mélange's "Blossom Burger" with... Read more »

Earth Day 2022 on April 23 is fast approaching, and in conjunction with this annual event highlighting and supporting environmental... Read more »

On Tuesday, April 12, multiple city officials, development and financial partners, community leaders, and supporters came together for a ceremonial... Read more »

dLeña by Chef Richard Sandoval [476 K Street NW] is excited to announce the launch of weekday lunch service as... Read more »

dLeña Launches Weekday Lunch Service & Chef’s Table Experience -plus- Eggs & Other Upcoming Holiday Offers!

Get Back to the Office with 10% Off at Dryy & Join the 2nd Annual Dryy Run 5k!  Heading back… Read more »

Celebrate spring holidays at restaurants around MVT and tag your photos with #MVTeats! Ramadan Iftar specials: Busboys & Poets Ramadan… Read more »

We had an amazing turnout for last week’s FRESHFARM MVT Market. What a way to officially kickoff the main market… Read more »

Earlier this week, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the nominees for the 40th annual RAMMY Awards (the Oscars for Washington’s… Read more »