18th and M Street, NW

BIG SHOES to fill here…

Thanks to Kim and Marianne for sending from “18th and M Street, NW… former vapiano spot.”

Sorella’s IG says: “Coming Fall 2026

Note: Balos opened at 1900 N Street, NW back in 2023: “Greek restaurant inspired by island of Crete opens in Dupont Circle”.

Vapiano closed here back in 2021. RIP Vapiano forever but hopefully this a worthy replacement…

Lots more photos: (more…)



3414 11th Street, NW

“Smoothie & Juice Bar
We can’t say much… but something juicy is coming soon
2026”

Thanks to Jeremy for sharing with us:

“Signage is up for a new juicery called “La Jugueria” – exciting addition to 11th St in a long vacant property!”

Back in June 2025 we learned that:

“Medical Cannabis Retailer, DC Garden Hill, coming to the long vacant space on 11th Street in Columbia Heights but a juice shop will be on the first floor and the medical cannabis retailer will be located upstairs.”

Scuttlebutt confirmed!

STAY TUNED for more on both.



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…)


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