photo by vjkapur
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,
You were in front of me in line at Zeke’s in Brookland this a.m. (Tuesday) and I think you were checking me out, but maybe it was wishful thinking on my part. When you ordered, (more…)
2001 11th Street, NW at U Street
“ICON DC | 4 Levels | 3 Unique Spaces | Over 12,000 Sq Ft
2001 11th St NW – Washington, DC | Coming Soon 🌈”
ICON sends the above pic to us: “We’re kinda excited for this moment getting the neon working ❤️🔥 We are focused on getting the outside back to looking beautiful again – We will be rehabbing the piano keys so the work again and the saxophone as well.”
Nice!
ICON wrote in late February:
“ICON DC Update
We’re continuing to move through the licensing process while completing decor updates inside the space.
Our goal is to host select pop-up events in March as we wait for our liquor license approval.
ICON DC will open in phases, and hiring will also happen in phases as we build toward full operations. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Neighbors and I have seen a few of these posters around DC. The cat doesn’t appear to be missing as there’s no contact info or any other information. There was a Reddit thread a couple days ago trying to get to the bottom of it but nobody seemed to know.”
We’ve previously posted Charlotte flyers before (September 2025) – “The Coolest Cat in Washington DC”: (more…)
1460 P Street, NW previously home to a Planta Cocina, briefly, Phillips Seafood and Steak, Tortilla Coast, obviously, and a McCormick Paint store
“At Kneads, we believe in crafting more than just bread and pastries—we create experiences. From our humble beginnings in Baltimore to our growing regional presence, every product is made from scratch using the finest ingredients.”
Check out their menu here.
Whew. Earlier this morning we posted about the TOUS les JOURS bakery coming to Union Market. And now, BarredinDC peeped an IG post about Kneads Bakeshop coming to Logan Circle. BUT that’s not all, when you go to the Kneads’ website you see they are ALSO coming to Chevy Chase.
OK First, the Kneads post from 3 days ago:
“Big news from Kneads Bakeshop & Café.
We’re heading to D.C. 🇺🇸
This summer, Kneads Bakeshop & Café is expanding to Logan Circle, opening our newest location at 1460 P St NW. The café will span 6,221 square feet, featuring a spacious ground floor, lower level, and an outdoor patio for al fresco dining. (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
You know, the old Polly’s spot.
A peek in the Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails window: (more…)
Note: Today is Thursday!!
We’ve shared the Taco Tuesdays at Pollo Sabroso before but I’ve negelected their Thursday Pupusa Special!! (more…)
2928 Georgia Avenue, NW
Thanks to Phoebe for sending the Negril Jamaican Eatery update from “the old Nu Vegan spot on Georgia!” (more…)
Check out Oz Burger’s menu here.
Got a look in the window of the new coming to the old pizza spot at 1344 U Street, NW: (more…)
550 Morse Street, NE
“An Artisan Bakery Serving A Unique Selection Of Fresh Bread” (and more!)
More aces for Union Market this week!
Thanks to Jodi for sending: “French Asian bakery Tous les Jours is coming to 550 Morse Street NE in Union Market, next to Crooked Run Brewery/J&J Pizza. Google Maps just said opening March 26 👀” (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending from Benning/East Capitol before gas prices went up :)
Friends of the White Whale Society is brought to you by the team behind Hawks*** around Town. You can email your sightings to [email protected]
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.
From the White Squirrel Institute(!!?!!):
“What is a white squirrel? (more…)