
1400 Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Catherine for the update on Sabeh Cafe & Pastries:
“Sabeh Coffee is open with basically the same menu as Tynan (just new names) as well as mostly the same lovely amazing crew. (more…)

1400 Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Catherine for the update on Sabeh Cafe & Pastries:
“Sabeh Coffee is open with basically the same menu as Tynan (just new names) as well as mostly the same lovely amazing crew. (more…)

5507 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Melissa for sending: “Looks like a new thai place is coming to the old Blue 44 space at 5507 Connecticut Ave just south of Chevy Chase Circle.” (more…)

1001 Connecticut Ave, NW at K Street
Thanks to CDC for sending: “The Qargo Coffee at Farragut North is all gutted and appears done.” (more…)

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…)

1895 L Street, NW
Thanks to N. for sending: “Poki DC closed at 19th & L” (more…)

Capitol Phil shared the sad news that “Som Tam vacating its stall at Union Market.”
Som Tam was “Progressive Thai Street Food.”
They had opened in Union Market back in January 2020.

14th and U Street, NW previously home to DC Noodles
Thanks to Michael and David for sending the mighty good news (for many, for some, for a few):
“Taco Bell Cantina at 14th and U is open! (more…)

1608 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
A couple weeks ago we shared the news that Oki Ramen was moving to the Jaco Taco space.
The liquor license placard for Urara Koryouri says: (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…)