200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Thanks to Daphney for writing: “Sad news from Bar Spero today” (more…)
Restaurants
575 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Fresh Baguette, the modern French Bakery will open its 7th location on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The community is invited to celebrate on opening day with $2 plain croissants all day long (while supplies last). (more…)
1255 Union Street, NE
Thanks to E and D for sending: “Someone vandalized and/or burglarized El Presidente last night. Police outside and glass on entrance door is broken.” (more…)
3287 M Street, NW
It was a long time coming. Alas: (more…)
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Amelie bistro next to Pappe opened!” (more…)
828 Upshur Street, NW, before Almeda this space was previously home to Little Vietnam, Himitsu and Magpie and the Tiger and Pom Pom and Cappy’s Crabs and Crane & Turtle and of course the old Ethiopian/Injera spot.
From the owner:
“Mama Tee’s Kitchen, a new American soul food restaurant coming to Petworth ! We will be taking over Almeda’s location at 828 Uoshur Street, NW. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was getting coffee at Tryst on Monday morning when a commotion broke out. I turned around to see a man gesticulating wildly, loudly spewing hate speech.
I applaud Tryst staff for taking swift action (more…)
300 Tingey Street, SE
Back in April we learned that “The authentic Mexican restaurant will occupy 2,522 SF at 300 Tingey St SE at the Boilermaker Shops.”
Taqueria Xochi’s liquor license placard says: (more…)
Continuing Coverage of Taco Bell Cantina Coming to Chinatown Concludes – Open! And 24 Hours at that!
808 7th Street, NW
Coverage began February 2, 2023 at 10:35am. I tip my Twisted Blue Raspberry Freeze to all who’ve followed along on this magnificent journey.
Thanks to Alex for sending: “Chinatown Taco Bell cantina is open and signage says open 24 hours”
Standby for Cantina U Street updates.
15th and East Capitol Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Our neighborhood market on (East Capitol and 15th) closed last winter and I’ve been really missing it since. Yesterday I walked by and saw this hopeful sign out front, but can’t find any facts online. Any chance you can get the intel?”