photo by Tim Robison
Ed. Note: Friday night there were lines out the door following our news of their soft opening.
Wisconsin Ave NW and Upton Street, NW
From an email:
“Come by Botiwalla for its grand opening to the public on Wednesday, October 14th. The first ten parties in line will receive a Chai Pani Restaurant Group swag bag, plus freebies for anyone and everyone, and the chance to win free Botiwalla for a year.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
Thanks to Ashley for sending this awesome “hoto and a video looking over Gallaudet.” (more…)
406 H Street, NE
Thanks to Ron for sending: “Looks like the Project 2AM on H St NE had their soft opening this weekend. Pic (below) taken Saturday afternoon 10/10.” (more…)
photo by Phi Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing: “Looks like they’re refilling the Reflecting Pool, which now has the color of road asphalt.”
A thanks to Suzanne for sharing the latest reflecting pool sign posted over the long weekend: (more…)
1332 F Street, NW
I’m gonna start referring to Geoff Dawson as the Sultan of the Subterranean. Obviously he is successful above ground too but what I can I say, I like alliteration! When I spoke to him about his coming plans for the old Meridian Pint/Makan space in Columbia Heights, he mentioned that he is “all in on DC.” I didn’t fully appreciate to what extent he was in then but it’s starting to become clear now. The man is ALL IN on DC! Next up will be The Pocket: (more…)
3505 Connecticut Ave, NW
I hear from a very good source that a is coming to the former Tigi Salon in the the HISTORIC Sam’s Park and Shop. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I witnessed a brutal dog mauling on Friday evening across the street from the Georgia Ave / Petworth station. Man on concrete wall had 2 pit bulls. Man showed gross negligence and had his dogs on leash, but was not holding the leashes. Dogs saw other dog and owner walking by, about 20 feet away, and they turned on the dog and owner. Both bit bulls attacked (more…)
photo by root.stock
Thanks to root.stock for sharing these absolutely brutal photos from East Potomac Park taken yesterday (Monday):
“Sadly these pics don’t even come close to capturing the level of destruction. On several holes there are 100+ yards of fairway lined with cut down trees. The cell phone camera wasn’t good enough to get the full scale.” (more…)
Tough times continue for H Street, NE. The sad news from Lydia on H (1427 H Street, NE) yesterday:
“End of an era and what a great run!! (more…)
2339 18th Street, NW
I mean at this point I’ll take what I can get!!
Our last update was back in August 2025.
Back in September 2016(!!?!!) we shared the news that Wingo’s was coming to the former Angles and Little Fountain space (eternal RIP) in Adams Morgan.
Stay tuned for an opening date. I think. At some point. Maybe… Maybe not…