1331 H Street, NW
Last week we broke the news that Marrakesh Authentic Moroccan & Mediterranean restaurant had their grand opening downtown in the former Cafe Mozart space.
Thanks to Evelyn for sending the look inside: (more…)
Restaurants
915 15th Street, NW at K Street via Coco Lezzone
A reader reports: “Coco Lezzone has also closed as well. Located in downtown DC.” (more…)
9th and P Street, NW
“Cafè Joy
Coffee shop
☕ Café Joy — The Joy of Coffee
✨ Handcrafted coffee • Fresh-baked pastries • Hearty sandwiches” (more…)
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…)
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…)