“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…)
courtesy The Salt Line
From The Salt Line:
“WHAT: Winter Happy Hour at The Salt Line Navy Yard
WHERE: The Salt Line Navy Yard | 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
WHEN: Monday to Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm + Friday “Happy Afternoon” from 12 pm to 6 pm
DETAILS: (more…)
2015 Massachusetts Ave, NW courtesy Valley Brook Tea
Good news from Valley Brook Tea: “All of our hot tea, chilled tea and pastries will be back. Also, we’re bringing back our signature tea set service!” (more…)
2106 18th Street, NW previously home to Ababa Ethiopian Restaurant and Casa Oaxaca
101 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending: “Saw this sign at the corner of Rhode Island and First St., NE. Does anyone have further information?”
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…)
7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans
Walking by King Street Oyster the other day I was told they should be opening up Friday! (more…)
2446 18th Street, NW Roofers Union opened back in February 2014 before them this space was the longtime home to the legendary Reef
From Roofers Union:
“It is with great sorrow that we announce the upcoming closure of Roofers Union on November 19th.
When we started this project more than ten years ago, we set out to create a neighborhood destination with craft food and drink. We are proud of all the amazing moments we’ve been a part of, from celebratory nights out and brunches to beer dinners and weddings. (more…)
713 8th Street, SE formerly home to Finn McCool’s/Molly Malone’s
Thanks to Page for passing on the surprising news:
“Such sad news. Crazy Aunt Helen’s was awesome. Anyone have any idea what happened?!?”
From Crazy Aunt Helen’s: (more…)