11th and E Street, NW
Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Looks like the gutting of Hotel Harrington has finally begun. Doors coming out today.” (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Looks like the gutting of Hotel Harrington has finally begun. Doors coming out today.” (more…)
1839 7th Street, NW previously home to Stop Smack’n
Thanks to Andrew for passing on: “Wingstop Coming to Shaw October 14 to Shaw at 1839 7th St NW, Washington, DC” (more…)
1228 1/2 31st Street NW
“Locally sourced Thai joint w/ natural wines by Chefs ALEX McCOY and JUSTIN AHN”
Last week we shared some Alley Action happening in Georgetown including, of course, Alfie’s. They’ve now announced an opening date: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
I was curious to know if you all had any update on this long stalled project at 4620 Wisconsin Ave, NW? I was walking by today and the site is still a vacant mess. (more…)
2127 I Street, NW photo from 2023 prior to opening
“Dear PoPville,
I am writing to share that, based on the removal of the Foggy Bottom Bodega location from Bodega Taqueria y Tequila’s website (the site previously listed the location.)” (more…)
1443 P Street, NW previously home to Commissary
Thanks to Jessica for confirming the Pura Vida opening day news: “Opened today (7am-9pm) as they said!”
Check out their menus here.
“Pura Vida Miami – Logan Circle (more…)

Thanks to Corey for sending from “14th & Kennedy across from Moreland’s.”
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1301 U Street, NW
Midnight Treats is coming to the former We The Pizza spot between Roaming Rooster and Eatopia on the 1300 block of U Street, NW: (more…)
photo by Jason Gooljar
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7348 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Rowhaven is a new tabletop board game and TCG store in Takoma Park! We specialize in Board Games, Puzzles, Card Games, Trading Card Games, Books, and More! We are a space where people gather around games to connect, play thoughtfully, and belong.
We are thrilled to announce our Grand Opening on Saturday August 22nd from 11:00-9:00. (more…)