9th and O Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Also, what a waste. A tatte would of been great or something similar to the effect.”
Retail
photo by Edward Stillwell Ryder
Kelsey asks: “anyone have any intel on this new bookstore? Can’t wait to support them.”
Little District Books Instagram says:
“Independent Bookstore celebrating LGBTQ+ authors and stories. Coming soon to 737 8th St SE, Barrack’s Row, Washington, DC 20003” (more…)
Thanks to Russ for sending: (more…)
Neal Place and 4th Street NE
Thanks to Seth for sending: “Scotch & Soda, Corner of Neal PL and 4th Street NE, right next to Last Call Bar.” (more…)
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
Thanks to Will for sharing from his dad: “from the Hahn shoe store on Pennsylvania ave I was told.” (more…)
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3501 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Don’t know if you heard, but I was told today from a few of the long term employees the Cal Tort in Cleveland Park is closing in October.”
Another reader sends this very painful (for my daughter who loves California Tortilla) listing: (more…)
“900 block of F Street, NW next to the Atlantic Building.”
From a press release:
“The Escape Game is thrilled to announce its expansion to Downtown DC (950 F Street NW, Suite 106 Washington, DC 20004) slated to open its 24th location on Friday, April 29, 2022.
The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure where guests first choose a theme – from a 1950’s prison to submarine missions, or even a classic art heist – then are fully immersed into the environment and tasked with solving puzzles and overcoming challenges as a team. The games provide a unique hands-on experience, designed for families, friends, couples, corporate groups, and anyone else looking for an elevated unplugged adventure. (more…)
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1341 14th Street, NW
The placard for Foxtrot (opening this summer) says:
“New Retailer’s Class “B” Full-Service Grocery Store.
and
New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant located inside of a Class B Full-Service Grocery Store with a Seating Capacity of 193, Total Occupancy Load of 240, and a Summer Garden with 47 seats.”
5100 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
As we’ve discussed MANY times, not to overstate it but Rodman’s is the greatest store on the face of the earth. A better selection of beer, wine, hard candies, obscure desserts from Germany and Austria, pickles, tea etc. – you will not find. Also, you can get your watch battery changed in the lower level. I digress – the one hole in their shopping repertoire for absolutely everything has been liquor sales. (more…)
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From an email:
“Pop Up Grocer, a space helping increase visibility of emerging grocery brands, is coming to Union Market on May 6. Founded in 2019, Pop Up Grocer travels to cities all over the country, popping up in spaces for one month at a time. Their DC presence will feature over 120 brands, both national and local, 400+ products (a short list is below) (more…)