As we all know, Wonderland is far from hidden but is most definitely a gem – sometimes dirty, sometimes polished, but let’s be honest, often dirty – and that’s why we love it. A very happy 19th to these good peeps and here’s to many more! (more…)
Bars
“Dear PoPville,
How is it that Dacha and other restaurants are getting away with charging miscellaneous fees to customers? Why are customers forced to subsidize minimum wage of their employees and then tip on top of that?? If owners can’t afford to pay their workers minimum wage then maybe stop opening multiple locations—better yet find a new occupation. 35% in tip and fees is a bit ridiculous for a beer and pretzel.”
On the flip side, Nora sends: (more…)
816 H Street, NE Ed. Note: The People’s Kitchen coming to the first floors here
Thanks to all who messaged us about both H Street, NE bars recently closing. Dirty Water opened here back in September 2017.
Dirty Water tweeted last night: “We are closed for good. Thanks to everyone who made DW what it was for 6 years.” (more…)
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925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
Update:
Chesapeake Crab Shack’s website still says: “We will be reopening in March!” (more…)
photo by Pablo Raw
“Dear PoPville,
Many thanks for the list of bars “open” late for the WWC. As expected, NONE of the pubs we visited (5 in total, across Chinatown / U St / AdMo areas) were open — even though they had been approved. (more…)
1923 9th Street, NW
Last week we learned that: “RUSH—an all new gay bar coming soon to 9th & U!” (more…)
“The list of 90 DC establishments offering extended hours during the FIFA Women’s World Cup” can be found here.
Also from the DC Public Library (looks like MLK downtown): (more…)
609 H Street, NW
This space was briefly home to Shinwari Grill and was, of course, the long time home to Eat First Restaurant before them.
The liquor license placard for 202 Lounge One says: (more…)
1214 U Street, NW
Thanks to Louisa for sending:
“Looks like Chi Cha is coming back, and will be in the old Ulah Bistro/Rebel Taco space at 12th and U.” (more…)
Thanks to Alex for sending the update above. Death and Co. is taking over the former Columbia Room space at 124 Blagden Alley NW.