14th and Irving Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just walked by and the Maman Joon signage in Columbia Heights is gone already – please tell me they haven’t reconsidered?!!?”
They have not, thank the Gods. There was simply a defect with the sign installation (was collecting water) and it’s getting fixed. Stay tuned for an opening date!
1407 T Street, NW
Folks were understandably bummed when Ice Cream Jubilee closed here back in October of last year. Thanks to Noa and Alisha for sharing some good news about who’s taking over the space:
“Permits/signs are up! Malai will replace Ice Cream Jubilee.”
On their IG Malai wrote: “With eight years of spreading the ice cream love in NYC under our belts, Malai is growing and sharing the sweetness. Let the countdown to SPRING 2024 begin – DC, we’re coming for ya!” (more…)
310 Riggs Road, NE “Replacing the former Culture Coffee Too”
B. and C. also report:
“Wingstop will open in the former coffee shop next to Walmart on Riggs Rd NE near the Fort Totten Metro, also in Northeast DC.” (more…)
901 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any info on what happened to Nicoletta Italian Kitchen on 4th St NW (not to be confused with Nicoletta Pizzaria in Navy Yard)? They had the BEST crispy eggplant pizza. It looks like it is now going to be Cucina Morini, which sadly doesn’t have any pizza on the menu.”
Good news from Chef Matthew Adler:
“Cucina Morini officially opens today!! (more…)
Thanks to F. for sending the latest: “Unexplained 5%surcharge at Easy Company at the Wharf.”
photo by Albert Ting
From a press release:
“Stable DC (1324 H Street, NE), the District’s only Swiss restaurant, has decided to close after seven years in business in the H Street Corridor. The restaurant will temporarily close on Sunday, April 7 and reopen later in the spring as Steak Frites DC on Thursday, April 18. (more…)
707 H Street, NW the former Capital Q BBQ space.
Thanks to B and J for sending.
“Thank you for sharing meals with us over the last 10 years.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Photo by John Rorapaugh for LeadingDC
Hours:
Tue – Thu: 4pm – 9:30pm
Fri – Sat: 4pm – 10pm
Sun: 4pm – 9:30pm
From a press release:
“Renowned chef Russell Blue Smith is gearing up to introduce Dupont Circle to an approachable culinary haven with the opening of Alfreda, a heartfelt tribute to his late grandmother, the matriarch of his family. With this latest project, Chef Russell hopes to create a one-of-a-kind pizza experience dedicated to quality ingredients while fostering connections with local producers, guests, and staff.
In the heart of Dupont Circle, Alfreda will offer an inviting ambiance with indoor and outdoor seating for 60 and 30 patrons, respectively. (more…)
Sham Shawarma had opened here back in January 2023. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Was charged $1 for the soda in my Titos. In all fairness they only charged me for one of two cocktails. But come on already”