507 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Jake for sending: “The Boardwalk, which was a deeply unsuitable replacement for the late, lamented Iron Horse, appears to have closed. It will not be missed.”

Richard asks: “Did they just relocate to the Wharf, or were they running 2 locations? (Same joint, right?)”

The Boardwalk’s Wharf website says:

“Boardwalk Bar & Arcade is a brand new drinking, dining, and entertainment experience at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. Opened in February 2022, the venue is the largest indoor/outdoor bar in our nation’s capital. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

I had the juiciest, most flavorful dumplings from a food truck named Himalayan Soul Foods at the Asia Fiesta food festival in DC last weekend. These dumplings are called momos and they are eaten in Nepal and Tibet. One distinctive feature of these momos is that they have a tasty tomato sauce to go along with them. I can’t believe it was the first time I’ve heard of them. I was wondering if anyone knows of any restaurants that serve momos in DC/ VA? I’m a fan!”

Ed. Note: Stand by for Momo DC coming to Dupont. In the meantime where are some current great spots?



1361 Connecticut Ave, NW

From a press release:

“Restaurant industry professionals and their fans gathered tonight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center for the 40th Annual RAMMY Awards as Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced winners and a range of special distinctions in a number of categories celebrating excellence in long-standing and pandemic-era categories that range from individual professional honors to accolades celebrating culinary concepts and service.

For 2022, the RAMMYS returned with a program of familiar categories honoring RAMW members, representing a year during which the industry rebuilt, recovered, and grew with new establishments. A selection of categories also spoke to pandemic-era aspects that both restaurants and diners have continued to enjoy and employ – all of which were decided via public vote earlier this year. Another carryover from last year, publicly voted categories were open to any foodservice operation in the region.

The winners of the 2022 RAMMY Awards are (*denotes publicly voted category*):

Rising Culinary Star of the Year: Christian Irabien, Muchas Gracias

Pastry Chef of the Year: Francois Yann Buisine, Un je ne sais Quoi (more…)


From an email:

Mariscos 1133, the lauded Latin seafood restaurant from chefs Alfredo and Jessica Solis, kicks off brunch this weekend, July 23 & 24 from 10 AM-3 PM, offering each customer who orders a brunch entree complimentary bottomless mimosas (limit 3 mimosas per customer. Time limit 1 hour and a half).

Mariscos_brunch menu

The Solis’ continue highlighting seafood as well as other Mexican breakfast favorites with this brunch menu. (more…)


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