Last Friday we broke the news that El Centro’s inventory was spotted for auction online. We knew the closing was coming soon but not exactly when. El Centro now shares:
“Goodbye, for now, but not without a little fun first! Keep an eye out—some exciting things are coming for our final two weeks. Let’s say goodbye the El Centro way!” (more…)
601 K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
In clearly the most important news in the District, H&H Bagels opened on K Street, near Shouk. I got out early from jury duty, and stopped by to give it a try.
Bottom line grade: C+ (just barely passing)
Cred: Amid a lifetime of bagel consumption, I was a semi-regular at the H&H on Broadway, on the Upper West Side.
Pluses: (more…)
11th and U Street, NW
Harlot DC opened in the old Bohemian Caverns space back in 2019.
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know if harlot is closed? It hasn’t been open for weeks 😢” (more…)
via google maps
“…DC’s hottest new kosher sushi lounge…
🔥 Sushi. Sake. Style.
Mark your calendars — June 25″
Thanks to Dani and Gabby for passing on:
“Kosher sushi restaurant Oro Nami is opening at 25th and Penn next week 🍣🍣🍣”
Their website simply says: (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
Yo!! From a press release:
“Ethiopian-Mexican Moya Opens in Mélange Foods, Inc.
Chef Elias Taddesse debuts his first cross-cultural taqueria experience in Shaw
Where:
Mélange Foods Inc, 2108 8th St. NW
When:
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
What:
Mélange Foods, Inc., one of Shaw’s newest hot spots, is debuting Moya, a taco-filled menu with inspiration from the flavors of Ethiopia. From Michelin-starred chef and Ethiopian native Elias Taddesse, Moya will share space with Doro Soul Food and Mélange DC. (more…)
Karravaan’s dining room photo by Birch Thomas
From a press release:
“Diners will feel transported to faraway, spice-rich lands at Karravaan (325 Morse St. NE), the gorgeous, 3,696-square-foot new restaurant set to open in the Union Market District on Thursday, June 19.
Karravaan is the brainchild of Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya, owner of the popular 14th Street restaurant Pappe, who drew inspiration from across Persian, Portuguese, Indian, Turkish and Tibetan culinary traditions for his second DC outing. Astonishing in its breadth and influences, the menu here spotlights the connections between these industrious Silk Road cultures and the ancient, criss-crossing roots of their spice-laden cuisines.
Firsts include (more…)
4600 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to shout out and highlight the new restaurant and coffee house- Casa Mia on 14th St NW, serving amazing focaccia pizza, salads, coffee, wine and the most incredible home made gelato that I’ve had in DC! (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
Uh oh… Google says “Temporarily closed” – a call goes to a “temporarily” disconnected line. Ed. Note: I’ve never encountered a temporarily disconnected line before. Anyway getting strong “temporarily closed” vibes but maybe it’s temporary.
A reader reports:
“Duffy’s Dupont has been closed for about 4 weeks. Any news? Owner said it was because of kitchen repairs (which is true, their hood blew out) but nothing since: (more…)
4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jenny for sending: “Active demo at the former Acacia restaurant: (more…)
3504 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Cork Cleveland Park will have 20 seats in its street-level wine bar and retail area, a mezzanine-level tasting room with an additional 15 seats for wine classes, tastings, and private events, as well as storefront outdoor seating for 8. Gross and Pitts tapped acclaimed local DC firm, Gronning Architects (who also worked on Cork 14th and Cork Spring Valley), to curate the layout and design of the new project.” (more…)