“We’ll be taking a short break for repairs. Old Ebbitt Grill will be closed January 5–9 and reopening January 10. See you soon!” (more…)
Restaurants
509 7th Street, NW
ICYMI, March 8th 2024: District Chophouse closes after 25+ years in Gallery Place/Penn Quarter.
For a hot second the space was planned on becoming Lagos DC, “serving West African cuisine”…
“Dear PoPville,
Whilst checking on an Amazon delivery for a package today, Amazon also provides a map of the delivery location. That map also reflected a place called “Bourbon Boulevard DC” along 7th St NW, at the previous location of the District Chophouse and Brewery – which closed a few years ago. I live nearby and was curious. (more…)
BREAKING: When I received this late Friday afternoon :)
From an email:
“The team behind Side Door Pizza is opening Canton Disco, a Cantonese-inspired all-day café, restaurant, bar, and takeout concept, coming to Navy Yard in February 2026. (more…)
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14th and T Street, NW previously home to Matchbox
Note: The Matchbox closed here back in September 2020. Matchbox opened here back in late 2012. Historically the space was home to Arena Stage’s Living Stage outreach theater which had been long closed/vacant prior to Matchbox’s opening here.
Flashback: August 9th, 2022 – Peek Inside the newly opened Mi Vida on 14th Street
Thanks to DS for sending:
“More bad news. Mi Vida has abruptly closed its 14th Street location this week. It has been wiped from their web site (more…)
1520 14th Street, NW
ICYMI: Bar Japonais’ streatery came down December 16, 2025.
“Dear PoPville,
According to a sign in the window and the website, Bar Japonais (1520 14th St NW) is “currently closed for improvements. We wish everyone a happy holiday and look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.” (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
ICYMI: July 29, 2021 – Check outs some great photos of Capa Tosta, recently opened on Sherman Ave.
“Dear PoPville,
When you go to the Capa Tosta‘s website it has this message on it saying that it is closed. Looks like it may be changing to an Ulivo restaurant similar to the one they have in NYC.”
‘Capa Tosta is Closed. Ulivo is Opening Soon. We’ll be opening our doors with a brand new name, look, and feel in the new year.’ (more…)
3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Well this is wild. A liquor license placard for Dos Locos has been applied for at 3116 Mount Pleasant Street, NW – which is currently home to the long standing Mount Pleasant institution – Dos Gringos. When I walked by the placard wasn’t actually posted and a worker looked at my like I was crazy when I asked if they’d heard about it. ANYWAY, unclear if this would be a new spot, co-located or what… – The placard for Dos Locos says: (more…)
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79 Potomac Ave, SE
Update from El Rey Navy Yard’s IG:
“Navy Yard friends! Time for a quick winter hiatus before the next season kicks off. See you in the spring!” (more…)
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW
ICYMI: December 11, 2025 BIG BAGEL NEWS: Andy’s (Pizza) Getting in on the Game!!
“PopUp Bagels started as a backyard pickup window to share a newly created bagel recipe with friends. It’s now grown to multiple popup and permanent locations for always-fresh weekend pickup.
Our goal is simple: to make you the best, freshest bagels. No frills, plainly perfect: crispy crust and soft crumb center, just the right size and with a perfect proportion of seeds.
We’ve won Brooklyn Bagelfest “Best Bagel” two years in a row and we can’t wait for you to try a dozen.” (more…)
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3015 M Street, NW via Sprinkles
OH there was a time…
A call to the shop confirms that TODAY is their last day open. They’ll be open until 8pm if you want one last memory – hustle!!
Flashback January 29, 2012: Get a Free Red Velvet Cupcake for PoP Appreciation Day at Sprinkles in Georgetown. For a second I thought I dreamed this, thank God for the archives search function.
For posterity: (more…)