212 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2? I haven’t heard much since you shared that it would be reopening, almost exactly a year ago!, and I’m hoping that all the other restaurant closures haven’t deterred them or changed anything. Thank you!”
Hmm, their website still says “coming soon”: (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW previously home to Tight Five Pub and before them Smoke and Barrel and, of course, the long time home of Asylum before that
Thanks to D. for sending word from Hi-Fi: (more…)
1776 Street, NW
Thanks to Anya for sending: “Looks like a coffee shop and restaurant coming to the new Tempo hotel on the corner of 18th and K, NW!”
“Enjoy two inviting lobby-level dining options. One offers premium coffee, globally inspired café fare, and grab-and-go bites. The other serves locally sourced brasserie classics, craft beers, and cocktails with indoor and patio seating for any occasion.” (more…)
1833 14th Street, NW
Bar Pilar opened here back in March 2005 (“came to be in 2004”) and sold to new owners in 2019.
Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news about Bar Pilar closing. Last Friday we broke the news that trouble was brewing at Bar Pilar when a non payment of rent legal notice was posted to their front door. Unfortunately last night Bar Pilar confirmed the writing on the wall: (more…)
Thanks to V. for sending: “In our alley in Columbia Heights. Hope it gets some rats!”
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300 E Street, SW
“We are a DC based, Indonesian specialty coffee shop, local and woman-owned. Established in Sept 2019.”
The good word from DUA DC: (more…)
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The good word from Rice Market (1608 14th Street, NW next to the former HR-57 space) in Logan Circle:
“Mark your calendar! @timothyyuculinary and @eddie_loves take on Japanese Sando Pop Up. This coming Saturday, January 17th from 12:00 – 3:00pm or until supply last. Last month was such a hit that we sold out in just over an hour!” (more…)
Thanks to Walker for sending these great shots: “we found these guys enjoying some peanuts on Pennsylvania Avenue” (more…)
1025 F Street, NW
Full release from Barnes & Noble:
“Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Washington, D.C. bookstore on Wednesday, January 21st.
The new Barnes & Noble will offer over 15,000 square feet of books, toys, games, magazines, gift items and more. The new multilevel Barnes & Noble is located at 1025 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004, in the historic Woodward & Lothrop building. This new downtown Barnes & Noble is less than a mile from The White House, National Mall, several Smithsonian Museums, and is just a stone’s throw away from the Petersen House where President Lincoln spent his last days.
The bookseller’s return to downtown D.C. comes (more…)