Thanks to G. for sending this absolute beauty. Is that an Oldsmobile?
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Author: Prince Of Petworth
3632 Georgia Avenue, NW/em>
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I was at Kuro Listening Bar on Georgia Avenue on Friday, July 24. I, a man who looks like 1990s John Leguizamo, was solo enjoying the music and cocktails. You, a petite woman with layered dark hair and a lime green top and black pants were with a friend.
This is a listening bar, but for us it was more of a looking bar as we kept exchanging glances for hours. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Barely 200 feet from trendy 14th Street, NW cafes, rat tunnels in the 1400 block of R Street NW have doubled this year. (more…)
“Conceptual renderings of the future Washington Dulles International Airport transformation.”
From a press release:
“The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, United Airlines and the U.S. Department of Transportation today announced a landmark transformation for Washington Dulles International Airport with a capital investment program of more than $20 billion. The project will transform the airport over the next decade into a modern, world-class gateway reflecting the importance and global reach of the nation’s capital and enhancing the experience for millions of travelers.
The Airports Authority and United will partner on this transformation to reshape many aspects of the Dulles journey, with new and modernized facilities designed to create a smoother, more efficient and elevated experience from curb to gate, while preserving architect Eero Saarinen’s iconic Main Terminal design. (more…)
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1201 5th Street, NW at M Street previously home to a very fun liquor store.
Well this is awesome. Local ANC rep Rachelle Nigro shared the exciting news:
“Fuji Market is coming to 1201 5th St NW. Today I spoke with Ms. Myung Lee, the proprietor who will be operating the space, and she confirmed the build‑out is underway. Fuji Market will offer Japanese and Korean food products, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I got wiped out on my bike this (Wednesday) morning at about 8:30am by a silver SUV with Virginia plates on the corner of 16th Street NW and Belmont Street NW, and the driver didn’t stop! (more…)
2153 P Street, NW previously home to Duffy’s and before them to Thai Pho Bistro, (also named at points Saigon Bistro Pho and EurAsian)
Ed. Note: Chicago pizza officially trending in DC!
“La Merna
Chicago style tavern and pizzeria in DuPont Circle.
House made cheese, pasta, cocktails and fine foods.”
Thanks to Sam for sending: “La Merna on P Street soft open this weekend and fully open next week.” (more…)
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84 T Street NW previously home to the legendary Rustik and others including établi
“Bramble & Rye
Quaint neighborhood restaurant in the heart of Bloomingdale, DC. Approachable scratch kitchen with wine & craft cocktails. Opening September 2026”
Thanks to S. for passing on:
“A New Chapter Begins: Bramble & Rye Opening This September @ 84 T Street NW.
After several memorable years serving the Bloomingdale community, établi will close its doors in August 2026, ahead of its previously announced December timeline, to begin an exciting new chapter. Co-Owners Kathleen Davis and Thomas Boisvert have partnered with Bloomingdale residents and Co-Owners Chef Jeremiah Brooks and Anthony Brooks to reimagine the space as <strong>Bramble & Rye, a neighborhood-focused restaurant and gathering place set to open in mid-September 2026. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know why Capital Bike Share isn’t replenishing bikes at several stations in Adams Morgan, specifically on Columbia Rd? This has been going on for a few weeks. (more…)
Thanks to Oliver for sending these great shots of “this amazing white squirrel eating a fry outside the National Gallery of Art at the National Mall.” (more…)