“an update! i believe it’s a panera cafe!”
“Dear PoPville,
They are building some new restaurant in the Hale off of 1st St NE next to the Chipotle. Do you know what it will be??” (more…)
Author: Prince Of Petworth
Arepa Zone: “After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered.”
1121 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Alexandra for passing on the tough request from the Arepa Zone:
“This update is a tough one to write.
If you’re a personal friend, you’ve probably already heard a little about what we’re going through. If not, we wanted to share honestly where Arepa Zone is today.
After 12 years in business, we’re facing the biggest challenge we’ve ever encountered. (more…)
1423 P Street, NW
HUGE NEWS for Logan Circle/P Street.
“Dear PoPville,
New wine bar coming to old Logan Tavern location (closed since October 2025): (more…)
5000 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back in February 2025 we wondered whether Rome Pizza & Sub (Friendship/Tenley/”Friendlytown”) Temporarily closed or “Temporarily closed”? We were overjoyed to learn that they had reopened in April 2025.
Alas, Thanks to Mark for sending on the sad news: (more…)
Thanks to Curtis for sending: “fence seems to be going down at malcolm x park, 950am” (more…)
1250 U Street, NW
Thanks to ISHAN for sending: “Any info you have on this place? Sign went up over the weekend on 13th and U.”
La Pate “Homemade Pasta and Pizza Bar” coming to the old &pizza space outside the U Street metro. (more…)
3911 Georgia Ave, NW previously home to Commonwealth Cantina
I keep forgetting to share that the Uno Mas space next door to Snappy’s, has been listed for lease: (more…)
Thanks to T. for sending: “Southbound on North Capitol Street NW at Channing on Sunday afternoon. Maryland tags, as well as “Please be Patient – New Driver” stickers…”
Thanks to a reader for sending this beauty hanging out at the Department of Labor.
If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
4828 Macarthur Blvd, NW
Back in July we learned that N.H. 48 Indian Kitchen coming to former Momo’s Cafe space in the Palisades. And now we know the opening date: September 3rd!!
Get ready for N.H.48 “Heartfelt Indian Flavors”