photos by Jennifer Chase
From an email:
“Yasmine, a Lebanese-inspired kabab and cocktail shop with a robust non-alcoholic program (including an Arak service), is the creation of Maydan alums Co-Exec.
photos by Jennifer Chase
Chefs Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan and GM Said Haddad. Opened Monday, (10/24) in Union Market (1309 5th Street NE), (more…)
2616 Connecticut Ave, NW
AA writes: “The McDonald’s in Woodley is very closed. Fencing around the whole store.
After Ace closing, a rough stretch for this block.”
Ed. Note: In a call the store I was told they will be reopening in 2-3 weeks after some renovations are completed.
Photos courtesy of Bandit Cheese
From a press release:
“DC Vegan, Washington’s premier plant-based, Botanical Bar, Delicatessen and full-service Caterer, is expanding its offerings. This month, DC Vegan will feature a new “Cheese Shop” in addition to rolling out new and delicious Italian-American entrees for dinner service, courtesy of Executive Chef Marquis.
The Cheese Shop, located in the deli on the second floor of the Dupont Circle-area restaurant, offers an array of artisanal vegan cheeses. From Sun Dried Tomato & Herb Fromage by Rebel Cheese to Truffle Hound by Reine Cuisine and creamy Mozz Wedges and Double Cream Brie by Bandit, The Cheese Shop will offer an array of premier cheeses from across the country. (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know of any restaurants that will be open for Thanksgiving dinner this year?”
and
“What’s the word on restaurants doing thanksgiving takeout again this year?”
photos courtesy Fish & Chips
Check out the menus here.
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred chef and television personality, Gordon Ramsay, is pleased to announce Fish & Chips – his playful, fast-casual eatery offering classic British food – opens today at 665 Wharf St SW. Located at The Wharf, the buzzy mile-long waterfront destination, Fish & Chips is the first of Ramsay’s three restaurants slated to open in the Nation’s Capital over the coming months. (more…)
601 Massachusetts Ave, NW. Photos courtesy sweetgreen
From an email:
“sweetgreen is delivering on its commitment to convenience with its digital-only location. The fast-casual brand’s most innovative format to date is set to open in Mount Vernon Square at 601 Massachusetts Ave NW on Wednesday, October 26th. (more…)
1604 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We just had dinner Hanumanh, which I am pretty sure is the most underrated place in DC. It might be because they are only open three nights a week. It might be because they were closed during COVID. Or it might be because the menu posted online has only four dishes, (but in reality there were a ton of choices). Everything we got was AMAZING.
Check out the actual menu (below). Get the tapioca dumplings!” (more…)
1800 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Rachel for sending: “Nautical decor outside Russia House”
Back in September we posted some scuttlebutt that Russia would become another location of Brine Oyster Bar (same owners.) (more…)
1817 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Jeannie for sending: “Say it ain’t so!
Just walked by Pop’s this morning after being out of town this weekend and noticed they papered the windows. Someone please tell me this isn’t the beginning of the end?! I was so hopeful that they’d be fully open again soon!”
In August Pop’s wrote us: that they were “working on a licensing issue.”
A reader wrote us Sunday: “just heard that Pop’s Sea Bar’s last night was last night/tonight.” (more…)
