Courtesy Butter Me Up

From a press release:

“Andre McCain, founder and CEO of Butter Me Up, the virtual breakfast sandwich pop-up that launched at HalfSmoke in May 2020 is pleased to announce the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location. Butter Me Up will open in July 2021 in the bustling Logan Circle neighborhood at 1409 T Street, NW, 20009. Patrons can anticipate the innovative, yet familiar breakfast staples from the Shaw pop-up along with new additions that will be exclusive to this location. (more…)


Ed. Note: See this year’s Bib Gourmand recipients here.

From a press release:

“The MICHELIN Guide celebrated resiliency and culinary talent at the highest level in Washington, D.C., with the announcement of 23 Starred restaurants. MICHELIN Guide inspectors recognized one new Two MICHELIN Stars and four new One MICHELIN Stars in the nation’s capital.

MICHELIN Guide D.C. Stars (PDF)

“This starred selection highlights the remarkable strength and innovation of chefs and restaurants who continue to serve D.C.’s community of locals and tourists with high-quality cuisine,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the MICHELIN Guides. “Michelin inspectors were especially impressed to discover inspiring new restaurant openings, despite the challenges of the global health crisis.”

Here’s the list of new starred restaurants, with inspector notes from each restaurant: (more…)



2311 Calvert Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Does anyone have any intel on what’s going on with Sorriso Bistro in Woodley Park? I have been a loyal customer for some time now, but for the last few months their hours have been super spotty. When I call to place a takeout order a lot of times the line continues to ring and no one picks up despite them being listed as open on google. There are no signs outside/anything online to indicate they’ve closed. (more…)



3115 14th Street, NW at Kenyon in the day

Thanks to all who messaged: “Punjabi By Nature (restaurant chain from Chantilly) coming to the spot on 14th and Kenyon where The Heights used to be”

Check out their menu here.

Punjabi by Nature’s website says:

“rue to our name, Punjabi By Nature creates wonderful and authentic Indian cuisine, bringing the best food from India’s capital (Dehli) to the heart of Virginia in Chantilly. Punjabi By Nature offers a sophisticated dining experience suited to the refined palate, especially for those that seek to try something beyond the ordinary. (more…)


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