50 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Thanks to S. for sending:
“The Potbelly at Union Station straight up disappeared, no signage or furniture left behind. Do you have any idea what happened there?” (more…)
Restaurants
3416-3418 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending the update: “El Jardin is now open (and it’s delicious)!” (more…)
1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Cordell for sending from the former Café Divan space: “Permanent signage being installed at Otto Mediterranean.”
ICYMI: (more…)
1111 20th Street, NW
Back in July we learned that “Moxies was coming to 20th Street, NW”. Thanks to Kim for letting us know (and sending photos) that they’ve now opened: (more…)
800 block of Upshur Street, NW via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS concluded: “Final Update: Working Fire – 800 block of Upshur St NW – 6 adults were displaced as a result of the fire. Photos show smoke/fire conditions upon arrival to the fireground.”
Cinder BBQ shared their update with the community: (more…)
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Bar Pilar opened here back in March 2005 and sold to new owners in 2019.
Holy smokes, thanks to otberbur for sharing with us:
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photo by Ryan Maxwell
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you can throw out a question about what restaurants in Takoma Park / Silver Spring / very NE DC have their own delivery? I read a horrible thread about doordash/uber eat’s practices and want to quit delivery apps. Realistically I don’t think I’d go pick up food, as when I use the apps it’s for convenience. So, would love any recommendations of restaurants that manage it themselves. I’ll throw one that I recently found out that does it themselves, la casita pupusería!”
Recommendation from a reader: “Cocineros (near Home Depot on East West Highway) and its sibling restaurant San Alejo (New Hampshire Ave) both offer their own delivery. “
1835 Columbia Road, NW
From scuttlebutt first posted in October 2024 to opening January 22, 2026. Mark it!
Thanks to a reader for sending: “Tatte AdMo is scheduled to open on the 22nd. (more…)
1914 9th Street, NW
Note: This space was previously home to Tiny Tiki Bar, 1914 by Kolben (Vietnamese) Dino’s Grotto and Portico.
“Welcome to Vokzal – a cozy Eastern European gastropub located in the heart of the U Street Corridor.”
How in the world did I miss this?!? (more…)
ala DC Bar Rendering
From an email:
“ala will be briefly closing their Washington DC location for renovations beginning Thursday, January 8. The Levantine restaurant first opened in March 2021 in a space that, until now, has not been majorly renovated since 1998. Given all of the uncertainty in the city, ala wants to commit and invest in the community by updating their location to reflect what DC deserves, a bright welcoming space that brings people together. The menu will keep their signature combination of dishes from countries in the Levant region including (more…)