“Dear PoPville,

I am really not sure what else to do besides writing to you to share and divide my sorrow after our recent take out experience. My husband and I ordered take out this past Sunday from one of our local favorite restaurants and had a very disappointing experience. We ordered two seasonal pasta dishes and one appetizer and ended up paying almost $80 for a pick up order. The bill shows a ridiculous amount container fee and the food came in containers you can see (more…)



828 Upshur Street, NW, previously home to Himitsu and Magpie and the Tiger and Pom Pom and Cappy’s Crabs and Crane & Turtle and of course the old Ethiopian/Injera spot.

Thanks to Emma for sending the update at Almeda at the former Little Vietnam (et al) space in Petworth:

“The interior is pretty much the same as Little Vietnam, but they put the espresso machine on the corner of the bar and you use a kiosk to order. At least in the morning it’s the same Little Food Studio menu (sausage rolls for the win!). The manager also said dinner service started.”

Almeda writes on their IG: (more…)



1100 15th Street, NW

From a press release:

Philotimo, chef and restaurateur Nicholas Stefanelli’s tribute to Greek food and culture, reopens today (Wednesday) in Washington, D.C. It originally debuted in January 2022, closing six months later due to a fire.

With a refreshed look and an a la carte menu, Philotimo welcomes guests for occasions both everyday and grand—and is ready for its reentrance into D.C.’s exciting dining scene.

Philotimo explores Greece’s rich and regionally vast cuisine, (more…)


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