“Dear PoPville,

Any news on when Dupont Coffee Collective, the spot taking over the Firehook space (1909 Q Street, NW), is expected to open? They have had a note on the door for awhile, but wondering if anyone knows a more specific day or time frame.”

A week ago they shared on their IG:

“We’re waiting on some final approvals—almost there! Thanks for your support as we prepare to open.”

For those not familiar with DCC: (more…)



photos by Mark Lyon

On Friday we shared the shattering news that the Pizzeria Uno had closed after decades of dominance in Union Station.

Ed. Note: I’m opening a bar in Union Station. Beer, champagne and gin available. There will be pizza bagels. No surcharges. An entire wall of “little free library” books. There will be one boombox that plays Beastie Boys, John Denver, Manu Chao, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul and some alt country.

OK back to business – thanks to Mark for sharing some opening news in Union Station: (more…)


Thanks to Margot (and others) for sending the wild stories about the allegations regarding Compass Coffee from co-founder Harrison Suarez:

“In 2013, I co-founded Compass Coffee with my close friend from the Marines. In July 2021, after years of hard work and while I was out of the country, my co-founder and his father forcibly exited me from the company and refused to compensate me for my equity.

Since then, (more…)


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