3501 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Don’t know if you heard, but I was told today from a few of the long term employees the Cal Tort in Cleveland Park is closing in October.”
Another reader sends this very painful (for my daughter who loves California Tortilla) listing: (more…)
809 12th Street, NE
“Taqueria Al Lado II is opening today at 809 12th St NE. Hours are 11am to 10pm every day with plans to open late night soon (Friday and Saturday only).” Menus and a peek inside: (more…)
1836 18th Street, NW
Ed. Note: As for the posters in the window, likely just some rogue advertising.
Update from owner Eric Heidenberger: “Name will be Vagabond and aiming for a Summer 2022 open. More details to come. The posters, however, were not us, and will be coming down shortly. Someone having a little Friday fun with their new neighbor?”
“Dear PoPville,
I walked past the old Rebellion location and saw a new door had been installed, heard construction noises inside, and there was a truck parked out front that specializes in installing tap systems. Any idea who might be moving in?”
When we posted about some movement seen here some sleuths found a potential name – The Voyager and (more…)
4400 Connecticut Ave, NW
Rachel asks: “Any scoop on what’s moving into Tesoro?”
“Flavor Garden is your one-stop-shop for gourmet food essentials, beginner culinary instruction and food safety courses & training. YOU pick your flavor!” (more…)
625 H Street, NE
Ed. Note: Farmbird opened on H Street in 2017. They opened in Penn Quarter in January 2021 and had plans to open in Navy Yard this year.
Readers have been reporting since Tuesday: “Farmbird on H and Penn Quarter are both inexplicable closed today. Thought it was odd.”
“Farmbird on H St. suddenly closed today and moving out their stoves and fridges. The guy in charge had no idea why and told me they were leaving indefinitely. They always had customers even during the height of the pandemic.” (more…)
photo by Channing Lee Foster
From a press release:
“Eat Brgz, the D.C. burger concept featuring the first truly custom, made-to-order burger, is excited to open its second location in Chinatown (704 Seventh St. NW) on Monday, May 9. (more…)
2433 18th Street, NW
Jyoti has been temporarily closed after a fire on April 14th. Signs now say they’ll be reopening “mid-week” so hopefully today or tomorrow. Check out their Menu here and get some soon!
1800 Wyoming Ave, NW
Sweet! Coin Des Poetes has officially opened.
“Cute little romantic French style cafe
In the heart of Adams Morgan DC
Serving Coffee/Crepes
Beer/Wine
Hosting Poètes Artists Musicians Plays etc.”
They had me at crepes: (more…)
Thanks to Kristen for sending: “Above the vacant 711. Great addition to the neighborhood!” Anyone know who the artist is?
And thanks to Dr. AbouAssi for sharing an update on the long vacant former horse’s ass award nominee down the block at 7th and Q Street, NW. It’s looking fantastic: (more…)
