300 Morse Street, NE photos by Debra
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking past the new Gantry development in Union Market yesterday and noticed a liquor license posted for a group called “New Restaurant Concepts Inc.” When I looked it up online I found that the principle is Sanjay Mandhaiya, the executive chef at Pappe on 14th Street. Not sure whether it’s a second location of Pappe or not but it appears he’s opening something here.” (more…)
1068 31st Street, NW photo by AJ
Update from Piccolo:
“Piccolo had a fire outside on the back roof today, and we’re sorry to say that we have to close Piccolo for at least 1-2 months! (more…)
819 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Nyema for sending us the latest at San Mateo:
“I was heading to the Himitsu pop up at Little Vietnam (it kicked off a little early!) and saw they were setting up tables outside at San Mateo! (more…)
1068 31st Street, NW
Update from DC Fire and EMS at 2:13pm: “Update 2 Alarm Fire 1000 block 31st NW. A Mayday distress call declared due to ceiling collapse 1st floor. All firefighters accounted for &. uninjured. Still have fire conditions. Preparing for exterior defensive operations.”
2:36pm: “Update 2nd Alarm + 1000 block 31st NW. a defensive exterior attack in progress. 2 firefighters transported with non life threatening injuries. 3 Additional engines requested. Firefighting operations continue.”
Thanks to T. for sending: (more…)
2122 P Street, NW photo by Jonathan Padget
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to let you know that a new Thai place has opened up at 2122 P St NW in the old Asia 54 space called Sampannee. My husband and I tried it last night and it was genuinely great! The massaman curry really impressed me and the mango sticky rice was far and away the best I’ve ever had in DC. (more…)
7006 Carroll Ave
From a press release:
“Popular Takoma Park Vietnamese food truck, Muoi Tieu (pronounced “mooey tew”), will be moving into the former Mark’s Kitchen space (7006 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park) this fall as a Vietnamese bistro and market concept. (more…)
2016 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Todd for sending:
“Falafel brothers coming to 9th across from 9:30 club” (more…)
1304 4th Street, NE
Thanks to K. for sending: “the future Sweetgreen space at 1304 4th St. NE (Union Market District), next door to Maman, is about 34’ wide and runs the depth of the building. Still no way to see inside.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Recently dined at blacksalt in palisades (same owner as Pearl dive, blackjack etc.) now charging a 4% credit card fee instead of just raising prices. (more…)
Thanks to Chef Kevin Tien for sharing this sweet collab with us. Little Vietnam writes:
“Big news, foodies!
Little Vietnam is thrilled to partner with the renowned Chef Kevin Tien for a spectacular culinary event! Get ready to dive into an exciting fusion of flavors with our ‘Little Himitsu’ series this July and August.
Experience a mouthwatering menu featuring half signature Little Vietnam dishes, perfectly paired with fan favorites from Chef Tien’s legendary Himitsu. (more…)