
3207 M Street, NW
Bitty & Beau’s was closed over the weekend with this sign on the front door: (more…)

3207 M Street, NW
Bitty & Beau’s was closed over the weekend with this sign on the front door: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Where is this going to end? $7 for a small latte in a new restaurant opened in the convention center area. Overpriced is not the right word to describe this … need the wisdom of the crowd asap”

3917 Georgia Ave, NW back in April 2009
Thanks to Katie for passing on the sad news from Qualia:
“We are sad to inform our Petworth friends that our pop-up bar in @commonwealthcantina will be closing with March 18 being our last day of operations. And after much consideration, we have decided to shelve plans to rebuild and reopen the shop at 3917 Georgia Ave.
We don’t know if this will mark the end of our presence in the neighborhood that birthed us or a prelude to a new phase. (more…)

2750 14th Street, NW
Thanks to M. for sending: “Salt & Pepper changed signs, seems to be a new place completely: Cuban Espresso.”
You can see their menu here. Anyone stop by?

1300 4th Street, NE
Thanks to John for sending: “Maman at Union Market soft opened at 7:30am” (more…)

819 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to N. for sending San Matteo‘s (from folks behind Al Volo, Soleluna et al) new signage. Previously we were told:
“San Matteo will serve coffee and pastries from Soleluna. At night, (more…)

2121 M Street, NW
Thanks to Julia for sending from in front of the Hyatt at M and New Hampshire.
Blank Street Coffee has already opened up on 14th near U Street and Shaw and Dupont and SW Waterfront.

Thanks to J. for sending: “Sadly, looks like about a month or so, the Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in the Washington Hilton was replaced by a generic, Starbucks-serving-but-not-a-Starbucks clone. I loved the Coffee Bean iced coffee. Bah!” (more…)

photo by Mr.TinMD
From an email:
“I am attaching our farewell message that we will be posting through March 25, our last day at the markets.

From an email:
“People’s Book, a woman-owned general purpose bookstore is excited to announce its launch in the heart of Takoma Park in early summer 2023 at 7014-A Westmoreland Ave. The store will have a diverse selection of over 12,000 books, with a special focus on childrens’ literature, local interests, new releases and independent magazines. The inventory will also include book-themed gifts. Locally roasted drip coffee, kombucha, and other beverages and treats will be available. (more…)