2343 17th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I ran into the owners and they told me they are NOT closed! They have a gas connection issue and are waiting on the landlord to fix it. I think the landlord is pushing back saying they are not going to fix it so they have closed indefinitely. Can we please help them?? They are a Korean couple who don’t speak the best English. Let’s get them open again!! Maybe a legally-minded reader could help!”
2438 18th Street, NW
Mokinbird abruptly closed here in April (Donburi in February.) Now I’m hearing Mola Empanada is en route. Their website says: (more…)
2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street
Charcoal Town, Shawarma opened in the former Chix space back in 2017. A sign on their door says: (more…)
2434 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Marina for sending the sad news: “saw this sign on Copacabana’s door yesterday (July 15) on 18th Street.” I also took some photos: (more…)
17th and Q Street, NW
This is the former home of Pansaari which closed back in 2018.
The liquor license placard for Momo DC says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a seating capacity of 195 and Total Occupancy Load of 195. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 50. (more…)
1 Dupont Circle, NW
From an email:
“Wanted to bring your attention to Boogy & Peel’s grand opening party this Saturday 7/16, debuting the full menu and (dog-friendly) patio! (more…)
3287 M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been eating at Harmony Cafe on M. St since the mid 90’s. Always a husband and wife team and can’t remember them ever having any help. It’s my favorite restaurant in town as a vegetarian, as they make any dish on the menu meat or mock meat. I walked there yesterday to find this sign and my heart stopped. (more…)
Maggie asks: “any recommendations for tasty dim sum and dumplings in the city?”
For DC proper we suggested Da Hong Pao and Han Palace. Others suggested: (more…)
1245 H Street, NE previously home to Smith Commons
A liquor license application has been posted for Bronze:
“The establishment will be a tavern serving creative Afro fare. Total Occupancy Load of 184 with seating for 174, to include two Summer Garden with a total of 40 seats. (more…)
1836 18th Street, NW
F&F asked: “Does anyone know what’s replacing Rebellion?”
Thanks to Matt for sending:
“Finally some updates from the old Rebellion space on 18th!” (more…)