“Dear PoPville,
This is 7:50pm tonight, Friday 31 July. (more…)
Neighborhoods
2315 18th Street, NW
SIGNS. OF. THE. TIMES. Goodness.
Nothing stays the same. Not even at Dan’s Cafe…
Another photo plus a photo of their old sign from 2009: (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
From Kathmandu Tapas and Cocktails:
“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails is bringing the flavors of the Himalayas to weekend brunch with the debut of a new brunch menu beginning Saturday, August 1. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the menu showcases Chef Shiva Nepal’s modern take on traditional Nepali cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails inspired by the region.
Designed for sharing and discovery, the brunch menu blends authentic Himalayan flavors with familiar brunch favorites. Signature offerings include the Bottomless Himalayan Rice Table, (more…)
Thanks, I think, to Ray for sending above: “a floating dead rat…”
And C. sends the sad/frustrating sight below: (more…)
2001 11th Street, NW at U Street
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like Icon on 11th and U St is currently closed for lack of an occupancy permit. Spotted these signs all over the windows last night: (more…)
1218 31st Street, NW
“Japanese Restaurant
Chirashi Cafe.”
Sad news from Cafe Two Nine:
“Hello, everyone. Tomorrow is my last day.
After 10 years of hard work, serious fun, and unforgettable mentorships, Two Nine company will be officially closing my Cafe on Saturday, August 1st. I apologize for the extremely last minute notice and I understand the shock or stress you may be feeling right now. To simply put it, the timing was out of my control no matter how ready I was to share the news. This is NOT THE END. I am still in love with the Hospitality/Food and Bev industry and this Sushi Cafe world I created with my team. All I can do now is start over with a light heart and continue to share these moments right here in DC (more…)
238 Massachusetts Ave, NE
Thanks to Kris for sending:
“I wanted to share that sadly it looks like Junction Capitol Hill has closed. Neighbors have said there was a rent dispute with Heritage Foundation which owns the building but I am not certain. A big loss for the stretch on Mass Ave – a beloved staff with great food/drink.” (more…)
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a Gun Salute with 28 LOUD rounds from Washington Navy Yard Friday, July 31 at approximately 10:00AM.”
And remember, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…
“Dear PoPville,
Barely 200 feet from trendy 14th Street, NW cafes, rat tunnels in the 1400 block of R Street NW have doubled this year. (more…)
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1201 5th Street, NW at M Street previously home to a very fun liquor store.
Well this is awesome. Local ANC rep Rachelle Nigro shared the exciting news:
“Fuji Market is coming to 1201 5th St NW. Today I spoke with Ms. Myung Lee, the proprietor who will be operating the space, and she confirmed the build‑out is underway. Fuji Market will offer Japanese and Korean food products, (more…)