1406 Florida Ave, NW
Miguel asks: “Does PoPville know what’s going on with The Artist Formerly Known as Pica Taco (DC Tacos & Wings) at FL&14? The interior is gutted. Maybe it’s a reno! 🙏🏼” (more…)
Restaurants
“Dear PoPville,
Would be so cool if you started keeping track of who’s planning to close their streateries on Nov 1 (or really, I guess a list of what few will remain).
They’re key to the Adams Morgan, Mt Pleasant, and Georgetown corridors (among others) and I and a lot of other people are only waking up to how they’re just going to disappear (and probably tip even more restaurants into closing).
WJLA reported:
“In Adams Morgan, which currently has 33 streateries, only three plan to continue under the new rules. In Georgetown, just 10 of 67 streateries would meet the updated requirements. Restaurants must also comply with safety and accessibility standards and pay a public space fee, roughly $20 per square foot, depending on location.” (more…)
original and final Shouk location at 655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016
On Wednesday we shared the sad news about Shouk closing their remaining two stores.
This morning they sent out their farewell note:
“Dear Shouk Friends,
After nearly a decade of cooking, sharing, and gathering with you, we’ve reached the bittersweet moment of saying goodbye. Shouk has officially closed its doors.
When we opened, our dream was simple but bold: (more…)
1416 14th Street, NW
14th St Cafe Asian Bistro opened up here at 14th and P Street, NW back in 2015. Previously the space was the longtime home to Carry Out Deli which closed in January 2015.
Thanks to Josh and Kelly for sending: “it’s devastating.”
“When I walked by the 14th St Cafe Asian Bistro I saw a cardboard sign on the front door saying “permanently closed 10/1/25” (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Isla, a luxe ode to island ingredients and flavors with a global vibe, and Goodlove, a stylish cocktail lounge rooted in good music and chic design, are set to open in Washington’s buzzing Midtown Center (1100 15th Street NW) this fall. Both Isla and Goodlove bring a distinct culinary and aesthetic point of view to downtown, with an emphasis on live-fire cooking, exquisite seasonal, soulful fare, and lush, transportive design at Isla, and perfectly executed cocktails and sexy, music-driven vibes at Goodlove. (more…)
1850 M Street, NW
Thanks to Aaron for sending: “7th Street Burger coming to 18th and M Street, NW!”
7th Street Burger opened a Georgetown location back in June 2024. Stay tuned for an opening date here.
This is the old Qdoba (and others) space.
2120 P Street, NW
Thanks to Kristina for sending: “New signage up at the old Lemon of India in DuPont! They’ve been working on this build a while.”
From a press release:
“This fall, Syn Dupont Lounge and Bar opens its doors in the heart of Dupont Circle, introducing an innovative gathering place rooted in consistency, comfort and approachable style. Syn Dupont offers a warm, inviting atmosphere where locals feel at home and visitors discover a spot to unwind, dine and connect.
Syn Dupont Lounge and Bar is set to open its 3,479.46-square-foot space in mid-October and is expected to employ about 15 local residents, including managers, bartenders, kitchen staff and servers. (more…)
655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016
Back in December we noted that there was Only One Shouk Still Standing in DC after the Georgetown Shouk location closed.
Thanks to Noa for passing on the sad news:
“Remaining Shouks abruptly closed!! 😭😭 Yesterday was last day :(”
Kosher Food and Drink reported on Tuesday:
“According to the DC Kosher rav hamachshir for Shouk, the restaurant has permanently closed both locations (Rockville, MD and Washington, DC) as of 8:30PM this evening.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the K Street location. There was a time…
photo by Joe Flood
From Franklin Hall:
“🚨 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN SPECIAL 🚨
Wednesday, Oct 1 • Doors open at 2PM
$6 Mixed Drinks • $6 Canned Beers • $6 Furloughed Shooters
PLUS a free food buffet from 4–6PM (more…)
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1835 Columbia Road, NW
Good thing we got that first look… Anyway, this Tatte (first posted the scuttlebutt in October 2024 – not a bad turnaround) is opening super soon: (more…)