14th and East Capitol Street, NE
Following on the heels of the new Pupatella coming, thanks to Ryan for sending:
“Help wanted signs are up at the long anticipated Della Barba spot on 14th NE and East Cap!” (more…)
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Restaurants
photo by Hopadidl
“Dear PoPville,
My best friend got engaged this weekend, and my boyfriend and I would like to take the couple out to a nice celebratory dinner. Looking for a place with good champagne, trendy, and not too many seafood options (my boyfriend is allergic). Trying to keep the bill under $500 as well for four people, but that is slightly flexible.”
2129 I Street, NW
Thanks to Ruth for sending: “It’s a Tatte takeover. I saw the newest signage in Foggy Bottom on I Street, a block away from Whole Foods. Do we have enough to establish quorum in DC?” (more…)
Ed. Note: Wawa opened in the former Potbelly, Pete’s and Five Guys Retail spaces in May 2019.
This is not the first Wawa to abruptly close – Adams Morgan closed after less than a year in 2020.
Thanks to Shanae for first sending us over the weekend. (more…)
301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
We first heard about Pupatella’s plans here last year, happy to see it’s progressing towards an opening. This is the former Romeo & Juliet which closed here back in 2017.
Prior to Romeo & Juliet this was the long time home to The White Tiger which closed in 2012.
The placard for Pupatella says: (more…)
Thanks to Patrick, Rich and Sarah for sending last night: “spotted on 14th this evening!! Tatte coming soon!!” (more…)
From Stellina Pizzeria:
“You can’t work in the historic Waffle Shop (508 K Street, NW) and not have a waffle sandwich. Our waffle panini with mortadella, pistachio, and house made chips is the perfect meld of Waffle Shop meets Stellina.”
photo by Vina Sananikone
From a press release:
“Acclaimed chef and restaurateur Nicholas Stefanelli is pleased to announce the debut of Kaimaki, a wine and cocktail bar opening Thursday, June 2, at Midtown Center (1100 15th Street NW). The lively and upbeat gathering place is primed to be a go-to destination for Greek street food, after-work drinks, nightcaps, and everything in between. (more…)
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photo by Pablo Raw
Ed. Note: Please hold my calls for the next few hours.
From an email:
“Duke’s Grocery is celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee by offering 70-cent Pimm’s Cups and Tanqueray cocktails to the first 70 guests who order either cocktail (limit one per guest). All Duke’s Grocery restaurants will be participating (Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Duke’s Counter in Woodley Park) with the price of the cocktails increasing to $7.00 after the 70th cocktail at each location is purchased. The special will run from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 5.
Duke’s Grocery Platinum Jubilee Special: (more…)
1120 19th Street, NW
Cait with the important reminder:
“Greek Deli forever.
Kostas seemed a little down, said things have been slow. Show him some love if you’re in the area.”
Check out their menu here.
Hours (more…)