601 K Street, NW
Thanks to Jessy for sending the H&H Bagels update: (more…)
Restaurants
1400 Meridian Place, NW entrance lower level on 14th Street
“Dear PoPville,
I want to give a shoutout to newly open Halal Kingz!
I live near Halal Kingz and each time I’d walk by it, Mohammed would wave to me and ask me to try it sometime. I was walking to lunch and decided that I’d try Halal Kingz after reading the reviews. Mohammed immediately greeted me, asked me about myself, and told me that he promises I’ll enjoy the falafel gyro I ordered (I’m a vegetarian). I thanked him, waited, and expected to like it like I like most falafel gyros.
Holy hell y’all. It is incredible. (more…)
509 H Street, NW
Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC sends a call for action:
“Two of Chinatown’s last remaining Asian/immigrant owned businesses, Full Kee and Gao Ya, just received notices to vacate by July 1, in order to make way for a 9-story luxury hotel by Rift Valley Partners (RVP) & Eddie Moy. They are being given 3 months to leave establishments they have operated for almost 30 years–and forced to vacate right before their busiest season of the year.
Yesterday, SCSN was told that RVP is NOT willing to extend the vacate date or sign a community benefits agreement that guarantees community protections and minimizes harmful impact in Chinatown. (more…)
611 H Street, NW photo by Nils Huenerfuerst
Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC shared the sad news about Jackey Cafe back in late March:
“Jackey Cafe (611 H St. NW) is closing on April 4 — let’s show them some love! Facing rising rents and food costs, Jackey Cafe has made the difficult decision to shutter their doors after *40 years* of serving DC Chinatown.”
And Tony writes “Tony Cheng’s all closed up still.” (more…)
5027 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Honey’s is open and has wine and ice cream!” (more…)
3625 12th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Otis@12 is a great new-ish option in Brookland.
Everything on the menu is delicious and they just got their liquor license within the last few weeks. The impressive menu is extremely diverse and everything’s made to order by the owner/chef. My personal favorite is (more…)
71 Potomac Ave, SE courtesy Suzie Q
“Baby I love you, Suzie Q
Cold Beer • Smoked BBQ
71 Potomac Ave, SE courtesy Suzie Q
Mon/Tues 4 PM-12AM
Wed/Thurs 4 PM-2 AM
Fri 4 PM-3 AM
Sat 12 PM-3 AM
Sun 12 PM-11 PM“
1100 New York Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending the Any Day Now coming soon signage: (more…)
Thanks to Kyle for sending:
“FYI – New Jersey Mikes is coming to McPherson Square metro. Opening June 2025.”
Stay tuned!
And for those wondering about the planned Woodley Park location, I’m told: (more…)
420 K Street, NW
Big news from A Baked Joint:
“After 10 incredible years in our current space, we’re excited to share that A Baked Joint is moving next door! Starting this September, we’ll be operating out of our sibling space, la Betty.
This new chapter will bring a refreshed and reimagined A Baked Joint — still (more…)