2400 M Street, NW

I keep forgetting to share this liquor license placard for District Champagne:

“Applicant requests to Transfer License from 1301 9 th Street, N.W. Suite 102 to a new location at 2400 M Street, N.W. Licensee is a Class A retail store selling beer, wine, and spirits for off premises consumption.”

Of note because this West Wing Cafe was among the pioneers of the poke revolution back in the day. RIP.


“Dear PoPville,

Went for dinner in Shaw, and a 5% “service charge” was added into the bill. When we asked about it, the server told us that it was not “service” because this was not shared with the staff, so we should tip the full 20%. I then talked to the manager who said: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

So, my husband and I went to brunch on Sunday and got a nasty surprise walking home.  Jackie O’s has a delicious-sounding “unlimited” cocktail service for two hours. Since I’ve heard great things about the four cocktails in the deal, we decided to go for it. The unlimited cocktails cost $55, so pricey, but I figured 4 each would break even. (more…)



“Liberty Bell Cheesesteak”

From a press release:

“Lincoln Restaurant, a cherished cornerstone of the Washington D.C. dining scene for the past 12 years, is excited to announce its latest venture, White House Sandwiches, a groundbreaking ghost kitchen brand. Having resiliently navigated the challenges of COVID-19, Lincoln remains committed to offering a unique dining experience at its flagship location on 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW. Under the inspired stewardship of Owner and Proprietor, Alan Popovsky, the restaurant is venturing into the burgeoning landscape of ghost kitchens, augmenting its culinary reach to patrons beyond its physical premises. (more…)


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