Adams Morgan

European wine bar and restaurant, Maison Bar à Vins, Opens this Saturday!! From the folks behind Lapis/Lapop, Lutèce, and Pascual!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Deb Lindsey

From an email:

“Opening Date: 9/13/25

Hours: Open Wednesday – Sunday. Wed, Thurs, Sunday: 5pm-10pm full menu, 10-11 late night menu.
Friday, Saturday: 5-11 full menu, 11-12 late night menu. Bar stays open 1 hr after late night menu

About Maison Bar à Vins:

Nestled in a nineteenth century, four-story brownstone in Washington D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood is Maison Bar à Vins, a French-inspired wine and cocktail bar and full restaurant. “Maison” is the latest venture of The Popal Group (TPG), D.C.’s Afghan family-run, boutique hospitality group behind award-winning restaurant concepts Lapis, Lutèce, Pascual, and LaPop. Maison will combine the classic elements of a traditional European bar à vins with an extensive natural wine list, exceptional dishes and cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere that allows guests to get a casual bite and drink or linger into the evening with a full meal or drinks. (more…)

“PSA in case others were unaware… One way traffic on Ontario”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Not sure how long this change has been in effect but I’ve seen at least two drivers who didn’t know that Ontario Rd NW in Adams Morgan switched to one way. Big clue for those folks must’ve the missing traffic light signal facing that direction as they waited – and waited – to make a left turn onto Columbia, but by that point they were committed.”

UPDATE: Mi Pana and Riff Raff Room coming to Adams Morgan this September will share the space with Johnny Pistolas which will remain OPEN on the 2nd Floor

By Prince Of Petworth


2333 18th Street, NW

UPDATE from Johnny Pistolas PR:

“The main floor will be rebranded as Mi Pana, bringing a fresh new dining and nightlife concept to Adams Morgan.

• The second floor will remain Johnny Pistolas, continuing to serve its LA-inspired taqueria-style food, tequila bar, and nightlife atmosphere.

• The mezzanine will become the Riff Raff Room, an intimate speakeasy-style cocktail lounge featuring Schotts’ award-winning cocktails and elevated tapas.

• The top floor will stay a dedicated party and event space, preserving Johnny Pistolas’ long-standing reputation for nightlife and private events in Adams Morgan.

• On September 19th, we’ll launch the new concept with live entertainment, a champagne toast, and a performance by Mi Pana.” (more…)

About that Massive Line in Adams Morgan

By Prince Of Petworth


1781 Florida Ave, NW

“Dinnerware & more thoughtfully made in Asheville, NC.

On Saturday, August 23rd from 10am-4pm, we’ll be at @counterculturecoffee with plenty of Seconds pottery at 30% off retail prices.

Come see and feel East Fork’s dinnerware in a variety of core and seasonal colors, and pick out your perfect pots while sipping some Counter Culture Coffee.”

Thanks to Noa for sending:

“East fork (pottery) pop up is the long line swerving onto 18th in Kalorama” (more…)

“Banging pots at 8pm?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Christopher Schmidt

“Dear PoPville,

Every night this week at 8pm exactly, some of my neighbors in Adams Morgan come out and bang on pots and pans. I just overheard them say they are protesting. I guess it is related to The Attempted Takeover? Is this a thing in other neighborhoods?”

Remember when folks did that to support essential workers during covid lock downs? Anyone else hearing this?

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