
Thanks to R. for sending the update from Columbia Road in Adams Morgan.
But that’s not all: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
This is view looking east towards 18th & Columbia Rd @ heart of AM. Sun Trust building would be to your right.
The car that hit Nina Larson came across 18th & Columbia (towards the picture taker).
The city put up flashing crosswalk signs (which helps).
However, (more…)

From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) was awarded a $25 million federal grant for a transformative project that will enhance transportation infrastructure along the New York Avenue NE corridor. The New York Avenue Bridge and Lincoln Connector Trail Project will include the construction of a nearly two-mile multimodal path and the rehabilitation of the New York Avenue NE Bridge, significantly improving connectivity and safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and freight vehicles. (more…)

Fossette Focacceria: “A CAFÉ, MERCATO, AND SNACK BAR”
Thanks to Noa for sending the news about Fossette: “Technically opening day at a new spot next to All Purpose on 9th. I think same owners. Seems to do sandwiches and coffee” (more…)

Thanks to David for sending from 18th and Harvard Streets NW.
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photo by Rey Lopez courtesy YELLOW
Another stud coming to Union Market!
From a press release:
“Today, Chef Michael Rafidi, winner of this year’s James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Chef, announces a July 9 opening date for the Union Market location of YELLOW, his lauded Levantine café known for pastries, mezze, wood-fired pita sandwiches, and specialty coffee. Located at 417 Morse St. NE, YELLOW’s second location will feature 60 seats in a 3,500-square-foot space enhanced with an open kitchen, pastry case, and carryout window. In addition to its much-loved sweet and savory pastries, Middle Eastern spreads, breakfast sandwiches, coffees, and teas, YELLOW Union Market will open in the evenings to serve “All the Kebabs” from the hearth grill. Online ordering will be available Tuesday through Friday for carryout and delivery. Initially, the restaurant will be open from 8am to 3pm Tuesday through Sunday for breakfast and lunch, with All the Kebabs debuting later in the summer. (more…)

539 8th Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
I made reservations to have dinner Wednesday night at Lavagna on Barracks Row. Got a text confirmation the day before like normal. When my friend and I showed up, (more…)

Thanks to Chris for sending from the 1300 block of T Street, NW: “Seriously?!”

1323 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in early April a reader reported that Ruben’s has “hands-down the best lunch deal in DC”
Now they’ve applied for a liquor license: (more…)