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EXCLUSIVE End of an Era CONFIRMED: The Prime Rib Closing on K Street this Month. “anticipated new restaurant opening in late 2026”

Published June 2, 2026 at 10:30AM | Updated June 2, 2026 at 2:48PM

2020 K Street, NW opened here in 1976

UPDATE – CONFIRMED by The Prime Rib:

“Yes, The Prime Rib™ at 2020 K Street NW will be closing this month. The last day of service will be June 17. While this corporation will be closing, The Prime Rib™ brand plans to remain a presence in DC with an anticipated new restaurant opening in late 2026.”

STAY TUNED.

Well this would be a big one. I’ve now heard this from a few tipsters but this is the first time I’ve heard an actual date:

“I heard Prime Rib on K is closing this location on the 17th of June. They’re allegedly moving…” (more…)

“Update on The Potter’s House”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2026 at 9:45AM

1658 Columbia Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

When I was walking by the Potter’s House and people were inside having a meeting. They saw me looking in and a nice lady came out said THEY ARE REOPENING but did not say when. She said to come to the community engagement meeting (more…)

Fort Reno Summer Concerts “need a little help from our friends.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2026 at 9:05AM

photo by Diane Krauthamer

Important ask from Fort Reno Summer Concerts:

“There comes a time in every free concert series’ life, when they need a boost. FRCS rarely rattles its cup and does the most we can with the gifts we are given.

This year though, (more…)

“Dog Delivery”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2026 at 8:45AM

“Dear PoPville,

I talked to the owners. Apparently he loves to carry bags.

This is on N Street by the Surfside down there.”

#delivery

“New private school opening in Chinatown”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2026 at 8:25AM

825 7th Street, NW

Thanks to S. for sending: “I saw this sign at 825 7th ST NW, seems the upstairs of Chili Bistro is going to be a private school now.”

Templeton Academy’s website says:

“Education at the crossroads of history and innovation (more…)

Random Reader Rant and/or Revel

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 2, 2026 at 6:25AM

photo by Victoria Pickering

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About that Big Plume of Smoke Spotted around 4pm Today – Amazon Truck Caught Fire “with extension to a personal vehicle”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2026 at 7:21PM

Thanks to a reader for sending from 35th Street between Alton Place and Yuma NW around 4pm: (more…)

#car b que

Meanwhile on Constitution Avenue

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2026 at 3:30PM

Thanks to jburka for also sharing with us on Sunday:

“Wondering why constitution ave is closed and there seems to be a giant wooden platform being built across it.” (more…)

#National Mall

Netflix is Filming Something around Town!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2026 at 2:55PM

“Dear PoPville,

Netflix movie filming in DC. Feel free to post and try to figure out what it is. Supposedly could be a Kerry Washington movie.”

Other spots where it’s filming: (more…)

Missed Connection – “the train home from NYC on Thursday”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published June 1, 2026 at 2:35PM

photo by
Emma K Alexandra

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 on the train home from NYC on Thursday sitting across from someone who also got off in DC. Chit chatted a bit on a few things and I got the feeling maybe(?) he was looking for openings to talk more. Tired from travel and trying to wrap up some work on my computer, (more…)

#missed connections