1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I noticed that the Paul bakery and Bluestone Lane on Wisconsin have closed. Both have windows papered over. Paul looks to be permanently closed considering the signage is gone – this happened a couple weeks ago. Bluestone looks to be temporarily closed based on the letter they posted – this happened in the last few days, I believe.” (more…)


This is devastating for the neighborhood, especially following the recent closure of the Uptown movie theater across the street. This Firehook had been open here since 1997. Not much to add beyond beyond Roric’s initial report: “Nooooooooooo”


3411 Connecticut Ave, NW

Firehook’s announcement: (more…)



1234 H Street, NE courtesy Peregrine Espresso

From an email:

“To celebrate the new pop-up at The Pug (1234 H St NE), Peregrine Espresso invites friends and neighbors to stop by for free iced and hot coffee between 8am-3pm Thursday, 7/9/20. All retail coffee will be $2 off. ($2 off retail bean offer will extend through Sunday 7/12/20.)

Peregrine at The Pug serves the full Peregrine menu, with pastries by Bluebird Bakery and coffee by Small Planes, available in take-away beverages or in bags of beans. (more…)


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