
1128 H Street, NE the former Cusbah space
Thanks to G. for sending the updated signage and paint job at Hakuna Matata, “serving east African food”. (more…)

1128 H Street, NE the former Cusbah space
Thanks to G. for sending the updated signage and paint job at Hakuna Matata, “serving east African food”. (more…)

10th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Jared for sending: “new restaurant just opened in the Embassy Suites downtown at 10th and K St. NW. Replaces Finn & Porter”
Check out the menus here.

3320 Brown Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what happened here at Pan Am Market? At the corner of Brown and Newton in Mt Pleasant the corner store seemed to be abandoned for a few months but now looks completely empty. There’s also a vacant sign. (more…)

900 7th Street, NW (previously home to Ping Pong Dim Sum)
From Howl at the Moon:
“We are finally ready to open our doors and bring some amazing new entertainment to Washington, DC. The Grand Opening party on October 21st is available to the public, so anyone can RSVP for that night.” (more…)

1250 Half and N Street, SE
Note: “While the company operates a restaurant in Northwest, Washington-Silver, American Brasserie, it has never had a Silver Diner in D.C. The 8,000 square foot, two-story space is located at Half and N streets, Southeast. It is located next to Nationals Park.”
The official word from Silver Diner:
“Silver Diner will officially open its 21st restaurant and first in Washington, D.C. The location will officially open to the public on Wednesday, Oct. 5. (more…)

Thanks to Rob for sending the Della Barba update: “Just passing along. I know I’ve seen a few things in the past. Been watch the renovation for months.” (more…)

15th and L Street, NW
From an email:
“Dauphine’s, the New Orleans-inspired restaurant from chef Kristen Essig and the Long Shot Hospitality team, will begin serving weekday lunch on Tuesday, September 27. The opening lunch menu will include both a la carte offerings as well as a “Midtown Lunch” menu with options of two courses for $32 or three courses for $40.
Menu highlights include: (more…)

photos by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sending: “Looks like Gordon Ramsay’s chip shop is getting close to completion.”
Now Hiring: (more…)

4465 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Uptown Market just announced their closing. A loss for the neighborhood (they have a nice outdoor dining area), but not completely surprising. The restaurant/gourmet market combo didn’t work for Soapstone Market, and that was pre-pandemic.” (more…)

1529 Wisconsin Ave, NW
You can now find ice cream above City Sliders which replaces Cozy Bubble Tea and Coffee. (more…)