1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all continue to message us about Keren.
Keren has been closed for renovations due to a fire suffered back in February of 2024.
Looking so close now, seriously: (more…)
Restaurants
1622 14th Street, NW
Barcelona Wine Bar opened here almost exactly 12 years ago to the day back in October 2013.
Flashback, August 2015 “I was at Barcelona on 14th last night when some guy in a ski mask ran in with a knife. He got laid out by a bartender.”
Big plans in the works for DC’s original Barcelona location:
“Request to expand permitted seating into a new space on the second floor of the restaurant and increase (more…)
1602 U Street, NW
Baby Shank opened on U Street in the old Local 16 space in February 2023.
Baby Shank shared yesterday:
Friends, thank you for all the memories, laughter, and support. This is our last weekend, (more…)
1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Joe and for sending from 16/New Hampshire (U St) NW corner at the old Starbucks.
“There was a Compass sign outside the now-closed Starbucks at 16th and U. Have you heard they’re moving in? (more…)
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…)
“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.