821 Upshur Street, NW previously home to Taqueria Del Barrio. Remember Domku?
Petworth News reported:
“Initially, the southern-style comfort food menu will offer staples like burgers, pasta and salads, along with specialties like Cajun-Maple Wings, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, Fried Catfish Fingers and more, as well as a dessert menu.”
The liquor license placard for Petworth Social Bar & Grill says: (more…)
photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
With the return to facilities I have been disappointed to find that many happy hours end at 6pm. (more…)
1342 U Street, NW Remember Polly’s?
lil asks: “Does anyone know if Desperados is closed for good? Have walked by twice on a weekend and they haven’t been open. Phone calls don’t go through either First Codmother, now this?”
But Beautiful RZ says: “Closed for renovations”
Updates as we learn more.
photo by Malingering
“Dear PoPville,
With the weather getting colder, I’m searching for an Irish pub where they know how to pour a Guinness properly and have the warm comfortable atmosphere. Do you have any recommendations on where I should go?” (more…)
506 H Street, NE
Thanks to Page for sending: “I just saw a new sign on H Street for Binge. I had figured this was completely dead.” (more…)
1357 U Street, NW. photo by louisedettman art by Golden Rabbit/Silent Monkey
I’ve been watching the mural go up on the side of the coming Alice Bar & Lounge and Louise got a great shot above! Anyone know who the artist is?
Alice Bar & Lounge will have “a seating capacity of 90 and Total Occupancy Load of 325. Summer Garden on 2nd floor roof deck with Total Occupancy Load of 120.”
Also, there apparently will be Pho: (more…)
10th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Jared for sending: “new restaurant just opened in the Embassy Suites downtown at 10th and K St. NW. Replaces Finn & Porter”
Check out the menus here.
900 7th Street, NW (previously home to Ping Pong Dim Sum)
From Howl at the Moon:
“We are finally ready to open our doors and bring some amazing new entertainment to Washington, DC. The Grand Opening party on October 21st is available to the public, so anyone can RSVP for that night.” (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
With the playoffs approaching I am wondering if there are any good bars to watch baseball in the DMV? Specifically, I am wondering if there are any bars for certain teams (I’m a Mets fan). I used to go to Rebellion pre-pandemic but that’s gone now.”
900 Florida Ave, NW
This space has been previously home to Ma’ed Ethiopian Restaurant, Lucy Bar and restaurant, Bella Cafe, Climax sports bar and of course was a longtime home to Asmara Cafe and Lounge.
Thanks to NotTheFullPackage for sending: “bye bye DeJa Vu not sure what’s happening, but they haven’t been open in weeks and they just took down the sign.” (more…)