418 Morse Street, NE courtesy Van Leeuwen

From a press release:

“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult-favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Washington, D.C. scoop shop at 418 Morse St NE. Located within D.C.’s vibrant Union Market neighborhood, this outpost is the first of three Van Leeuwen stores slated to open in the Nation’s Capital over the coming months. (more…)



1300 I Street, NW previously home to Toro Toro

Back in December we learned that Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley was coming to I Street off Franklin Square in the former Toro Toro space.

Lots more details from a press release: “KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY ANNOUNCES THE SUMMER 2023 OPENING OF THEIR SOUTHERN COMFORT RESTAURANT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (more…)



1010 Massachusetts Ave, NW

Thanks to DB and Jared for sending: “a franchise of the Peach Cobbler Factory is opening on 11th Street NW in a former Subway space.”

Peach Cobbler Factory’s website says:

“The Peach Cobbler Factory is a place where people come to enjoy delicious cobblers with ice cream, banana puddings, cinnamon rolls, Pudd-N Shakes, our Sweet Peachy Tea, and Cold Rush cold-brewed coffee. We are constantly adding new items that our customers love including our newest addition, the Bigger & Better Cookie – available in 11 delicious flavors!”

Stay tuned for an opening date.



5504 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to let you know that Mamma’s Bagels in Chevy Chase was extremely short-lived. They’re no longer making bagels. Not gonna lie, my boyfriend and I are really disappointed–they made an unpretentious and affordable bacon, egg, and cheese that had become a staple in our lives, and it’s absence will leave a void.”


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