724 9th Street, NW
“Spanish Kaiseki | Tapas & Omakase”
“Dear PoPville,
Any word on Cranes? I had a reservation this weekend that was cancelled for “maintenance issues” and now their website is down.” (more…)
Restaurants
2475 18th Street, NW
“Soulful plates inspired by Italy, gently touched by Ukraine”
“Dear PoPville,
Update on the DLight Cafe space in AdMo, just walked by as they were hanging up new signage, will reopen in March as a prosecco-on-tap bar with Italian sweet treats. Name is Sorso.” (more…)
1000 block of Brentwood Road, NE
Thanks to Nathan for sending: “there is signage for a Buffalo Wild Wings Go at Rhode Island Place just off the Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood Metro stop.”
You can see their menus here.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
Ed. Note: There was a proper Buffalo Wild Wings in Navy Yard near Nats Park from 2015-2024.
1400 9th Street, NW
Ed. Note: For the old heads this is across the street from the old Azi’s Cafe. What’s old is new, what’s new is old and round and round we go…
“GENIKA CAFÉ
Your new favorite coffee spot ☕️
COMING SOON
1400 9th St. NW, Washington D.C.📍”
Thanks to Tony for sending: “Looks like 9th & O is actually becoming something, after many years!” (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
In January 2026 a reader wrote in wondering: “I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2?”
Thanks to Anne for sending the latest: “Acqua al 2 reopening in its former Hill location.” (more…)
14th and I Street, NW opened here in December 2017
This is getting worse than the Quiznos debacle of 2014/2015…
Thanks to J. and N. for sending the lastest Compass Coffee closure: “Compass 14th and I closed.” (more…)
2465 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Anthony for sending from the Andy’s in Adams Morgan:
“They say they’ll be back on Friday. They haven’t been there THAT long.” (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
“Chefs Carlos Delgado & Simon Lam welcome you to Maru San the Handroll bar. Fresh rice in constant rotation. Fish worth building the roll around. Nori wrapped at the last second. Walk in for the counter, or book The Experience.”
From an email:
“About Maru San (325 7th Street, SE):
Maru San is the first solo venture from award-winning MICHELIN & James Beard award-winning chef, Carlos Delgado (MICHELIN-starred Causa, Amazonia), located in DC’s Eastern Market neighborhood. Maru San gets its name from the “Sakura Maru” boat which brought the first Japanese immigrants to Peru in 1899, fighting the common misconception that Nikkei is simply a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine instead of its own unique culinary category. Delgado, who is often credited as one of the modern leaders of nikkei-style cooking in the US, is excited to open DC’s first and only nikkei-style handroll concept in early 2026. The 25-seat counter space-only concept focuses on thoughtful, quick service offerings for guests to enjoy including nikkei-style handrolls, a la carte dishes, and a selection of beers and sake for lunch and dinner, seven days a week. Delgado, alongside Chef Simon Lam, will additionally offer a fine-dining, pre-booked tasting “Maru Experience” for four guests every night. (more…)
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: This was the something healthy we wondering about back in December. This space was previously home to a Protein Bar.
From an email:
“Fruitive is opening an expanded Penn Quarter location on Wednesday, February 18 at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The new 2,500-square-foot space will feature the brand’s signature cold-pressed juices, smoothies, vegan waffles, and acai bowls — including a specialty Bolivian-sourced variety backed by a community-led fair-trade model. To celebrate opening day, all guests will receive complimentary Avocado Toast and a Ginger Immunity Shot (while supplies last).”
Full press release: (more…)
1605 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Oof. Thanks to Anthony for passing on:
“A Special Message From Zeleno DC
Dear Zeleno Customers, (more…)