301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea of the new-ish Pupatella is already closed (and why?)? There is a big orange “danger” sign posted on the door and the inside has that hastily abandoned restaurant look. The building has been cursed as a high turnover location, so I was surprised to see a legit restaurant move in – was hoping for a turnaround.”
On June 17th there was a fire. DC Fire and EMS had reported: (more…)
10 Ridge Square, NW
Hmmm Lunara by Michael Mina has a new name. A new liquor license placard has gone up for Acqua Bistecca:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with an interior seating capacity of 250. Summer Garden with 50 seats and a total capacity of 149. (more…)
“Modern European Crepes with a Twist.”
Thanks to Nick for passing on from Crepe Crazy DMV:
“As many of you know, we started this journey as Crepe Crazy Baltimore, bringing sweet and savory crepes to the heart of Charm City. Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve now expanded with a brand-new café at Union Market in Washington, DC! (more…)
1248 H Street, NE
From Double Up Burger July 6th:
“Started Uptown as a pop up off Georgia Avenue back in 2023. The first real smashburger in the DMV and definitely the first Wagyu chopped cheese of the DMV. (more…)
1111 20th Street, NW
Thanks to Aaron for sending from the new Elle Apartment building downtown:
“Vancouver-based restaurant, Moxies, coming to 1111 20th Street.” (more…)
517 H Street, NE previously home to Harvest
C. asks short and sweet:
“Any info on this place? Taku Sushi & Bar”
Anyohne take a taste? What’s the early word?
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe
Thanks to all who sent word about Talea closing this past weekend. A couple of readers also sent an auction notice to liquidate their equipment. (more…)
3418 11th Street, NW previously home to Ossobuco and Columbia Heights Coffee
“Dear PoPville,
Seems like Cinco Soles in Columbia Heights is closing soon but they are doing a big farewell event tonight. Might be worth sharing to support this business as I know they have been struggling a bit! Thanks.”
Thanks to Jeremy for passing on the sad news from Cinco Soles: (more…)
3227 Georgia Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: Qui Qui DC used to be located above the Passenger in Shaw on 7th Street.
“Dear PoPville,
Puerto Rican restaurant taking over old Tabla location, opening TBD But they’re moving in.”
Google now shares the new Georgia Ave address: (more…)
3103 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Signage is up! Have you heard anything more about a timeline for opening or what kind of food?” (more…)