via La Betty
Official word from La Betty (420 K Street, NW):
“our big sis @abakedjoint is moving in with us on 9/10 as La Betty AM. expect the classics you love for breakfast and lunch (hello biscuit sammies 👋🏽) … and some fun new menu additions 🔑 (more…)
925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
Thanks to J. and M. for sending: “New sign spotted at U and Vermont! At the defunct crab house at Vermont and U across from Service Bar. Or…maybe not. My husband pointed out to me that this is the name of the Vietnamese spot further east at 634 Florida. No clue what the sign is doing here!” (more…)
845 Upshur Street, NW
Happy 5 years to Menya Hosaki!!
“Celebrating 5 years here at Menya Hosaki.
Beyond grateful for these past few years and to receive your love and support. We are truly thankful. (more…)
720 7th St, NW photo by Mark Lyon
Back in November we learned that a Raising Cane’s was coming to Chinatown. Like, Wawa, Tatte, Call Your Mother, well like everything this place is LOVED by many while many other don’t feel the same, to put it lightly… NEVERTHELESS, (more…)
1900 M Street, NW
Continuing coverage of Just Salad continues… Their website page is now live for this location so it’s gotta be any day now.
A peek inside reveals they are ready to roll too: (more…)
1527 14th Street, NW previously the longtime home of Great Wall before 54 Noodles Bar
“Dear PoPville,
Is it known that 54 noodle on 14th St. is now closed? I just walked by and the space is empty.”
Google still says “temporarily closed”:
But the current scene inside is still: (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Duane for sending the latest update about Keren:
“Finally seeing lights on and people working inside Keren 🙏” (more…)
Ed. Note: Is this the former Chickas space?!?
“Dear PoPville,
Pan Lourdes bakery (a panaderia) has another spot across from the Exxon on 14th and Perry Pl. They have some Pupusas to go, tortas, coffee, smoothies, etc. (more…)
1529 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
City Sliders closed here back in November 2024. Prior to City Sliders, in my day, the space was home to Zannchi and Yummi Crawfish and Puro Cafe.
The liquor license placard for Cottage House Ethiopian Cuisine says: (more…)
505 H Street, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending: “Very sad, was our go-to sushi place for many years. Hope they find way back.”
Momiji shares the sad news:
“To our amazing clientele and DC community, we regret to share with everyone that we are planning to close Momiji at the end of the September (9/30). We have lost our lease to the incoming hotel project, and are unable to delay the inevitable.
Thank you for being with us for 17 years. (more…)