1700 K Street, NW

Barbouzard
The spirit of the Mediterranean & the French Riviera in the heart of Downtown D.C., helmed by renowned chef Cedric Maupillier. Opening Spring 2025.

Thanks to Jim for sending the update at the old Kellari Taverna space: “You can read about the size of the restaurant/summer garden in the middle section of the permit. An ambitious undertaking in the middle of the upheaval downtown.” (more…)



2606 Connecticut Ave, NW

Yesterday we shared the news that the new grocery store, Capitol Grocer, had soft opened, despite the snow, in Woodley Park. Thanks to Shawn for sending the latest a few storefronts down:

Via Roma in Woodley Park looks like it’s close to opening!”

Back in August we learned that Via Roma Pizzeria was coming to the former District Kitchen space in Woodley Park. Via Roma was previously located in Camp Springs, MD.

A peek in the window: (more…)



800 Upshur Street, NW

Update from CINDER:

“This came out of nowhere. We had been in active dialogue with the landlord to sort out payments owed to both parties – including back rent from the previous tenant which we are indemnified from, money owed to us from the numerous times the landlord failed to pay the building’s water bill and we had to close, as well as reduced rent during Covid.

We were in the middle of figuring out a payment plan that was fair to both parties, and then they went radio silent. We’re hopeful we can continue those negations and find a path forward that lets us continue serving this community we love so much.

Ed. Note: Cinder is beloved in Petworth, and beyond. Really hope they can work this out.

“Dear PoPville,

Just saw a guy taping this to the window: (more…)


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