1345 S Street, NW
Franks Wild Years (from some of the Snappy’s folks) is so damn dope. Mint, even. Coming from some of the Snappy’s folks, this is certainly no surprise. And their signage remains top notch: (more…)
U Street
1610 U Street, NW
Details from an email:
“CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF EXILES!
We’re turning 10, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how…with pints of Guinness & good company!
Join us June 3rd, 4th & 5th starting at 3:00 PM for our 10th Anniversary Guinness Happy Hours!
🍀 The FIRST KEG of Guinness each day will be just 10¢ per pint! 🍀
The fine print: (more…)
900 block of U Street, NW
Thanks to J. and D. for sending from Vermont and U Street, NW around 4:15pm yesterday (Thursday): (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
At long last – Kathmandu has arrived, all the info:
“A new cocktail-driven destination is set to debut on U Street. Opening Wednesday, May 6th, Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails introduces an intimate, design-forward concept from restaurateur Dipesh Acharya—blending the energy of Nepal’s capital city with Washington, DC’s evolving nightlife scene.
Positioned first and foremost as a craft cocktail bar inspired by the Himalayas, Kathmandu pairs an innovative beverage program with a focused menu of elevated Nepali tapas—creating a space where drinks, culture, and atmosphere take center stage. (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sharing the festivities at Ben’s Chili Bowl with us: “It was a great scene in front on Ben’s for the grand reopening.” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Seems like there is somebody walking around hitting or punching people around the Tatte at 14th and W. There were several girls crying and holding their heads and a man with a stroller with a bleeding head and cops running after somebody. Horrifying.”
MPD tells me: (more…)
919 U Street, NW, note the new logo up top
Thanks to Dan for sending the latest from U Street:
“looks like El Rey will be reopening before Cinco de Mayo!”
ICYMI: The El Rey in Navy Yard reopened as Cantina El Rey earlier this month.
RE U Street:
“The OG.
On the block since 2014, El Rey has been a go-to party spot on U Street for over a decade.. Loud, lively, and just the right amount of messy.
Now, we’re leveling up.
With the addition of pool tables, a refreshed Tex-Mex–inspired menu, and upgraded cocktails featuring margaritas made with house-crafted mixes.
Cantina U Street is your new go-to for 9:30 Club pregames, weekend nights out, and game-day watch parties..”
900 block of W Street, NW just off Florida Ave
“Dear PoPville,
There’s construction happening at 900 W — next to Unido, across from the Whole Foods — with a lot of exhausts being built in. I believe it’s a Chipotle! (more…)
more photos below
“Dear PoPville,
We are experiencing a mysterious issue in my neighborhood. For the handful of years I’ve lived on this specific block, I’ve seen food mysteriously appear on the sidewalk anywhere from once to twice a week. It usually appears to be (more…)