“Dear PoPville,
Did you know they took the benches out of Grant circle/do you know why they did that? I was in the park last Monday or Tuesday and they were still there so this is recent development.”
Anyone hear what’s up? Hopefully just getting repaired/replaced like we’ve seen happen in Dupont Circle.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m curious if anyone knows what this device is on Mass Ave between the heritage foundation and the exxon. It just says “welcome” on the screen. I noticed it earlier in the year when people were protesting outside the building, but it disappeared. I think it reappeared a couple weeks ago, though.”
1011 K Street, NW
Thanks to Elizabeth for sending: “Looks like the Moxy Hotel on 11th &K is reviving the space that once was Parlour Victoria. Signs are up outside and inside for Rosa’s Diner.”
STAY TUNED.
The Moxy Hotel opened up here back in 2018.
2800 Clarendon Blvd
***In Clarendon
NEVERTHELESS
Thanks to LM for sending: “Xi’an Famous Foods signage up! Very exciting development in terms of northwestern Chinese food that’s metro accessible from DC. Northwest Chinese up in College Park is another—they’ve been around for a bit but also fly under the radar due to their location.”
Check out their menu here.
“Family recipes so good, they’re famous (more…)
4936 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Marv’s Dogs, the long-awaited new concept from Cork Wine Bar owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, will officially open in Tenleytown on Wednesday, May 13. The nostalgia-driven hot dog shop is inspired by Diane Gross’ childhood memories of getting hot dogs with her father, Marv. The restaurant’s signature “Marv’s Favorite” pays tribute to those experiences with a classic Chicago-style hot dog topped with secret relish, onions, pickle, peppers, and celery salt on a potato poppyseed bun. (more…)
3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Back in April we broke the news that Dos Gringos would be closing and La Lucha, “sandwiches & more” would be coming into the legendary space in Mount Pleasant. I’m told they are hoping for a “late may opening!” (more…)
1150 First Street, NE
Thanks to Kevin for sending from Panera: (more…)
Corner of Columbia and 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The Starbucks that was here closed (I think last summer when they closed all those Starbucks across the country?) and since then there has been cardboard paper covering the windows with the front door having a contractor sign in. I was walking past it two days ago and saw the cardboard was ripped through the window so I took a peek and (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending these spectacular photos from North Portal Estates: (more…)
4237 Wisconsin Ave, NW
When that sun picture went up at the old &pizza (et al) space last December we wondered ‘What’s Coming Here: Weed Store or Tanning Salon? Something else? Perhaps another go at pizza…’ – commenters speculated that it was CAVA signage. AND they were right! Last night a worker at the currently still open Cava tells me that a temporary closure is coming soon to allow them to expand into the space. They say they haven’t been told exactly when the closure will be but it will be soon AND it will be for six months or so! All in all this is good news as the space was clearly having difficulty keep a tenant: (more…)