2440 18th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending word about Code Red coming to the former Millie & Al’s space (most recently Bom, which closed in May 2022. Code Red’s website says:
“the new prohibited imbibing experience (more…)
Adams Morgan
Thanks to B. for sending word about Retrobottega (2435 18th Street, NW) in Adams Morgan this morning and other readers sent word about Makan (11th and Park Road, NW) in Columbia Heights yesterday.
Thanks to Sam for sending the flyer about the Kalorama Citizens Association public crime meeting Thursday night: (more…)
2436 18th Street, NW previously home to Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Thanks to G. for sending word that Baja Tap should be opening next month in Adams Morgan.
“Our Adams Morgan location will open this spring with two floors and a rooftop.
Tacos, tequila, live music, events
Spring 2023: Adams Morgan, DC”
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
“signage up on Prospect St NW in Georgetown” photo by Greg Billing
We’ve been scooping out the news to ya since September but here’s the official word and more info from a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, today announces its expansion to the Washington, D.C. market.
Throughout Spring/Summer 2023, Van Leeuwen will open stores in three of D.C.’s most iconic neighborhoods and culinary destinations – Union Market (418 Morse St. NE), Adams Morgan (2421 18th St. NW), and Georgetown (photo above 3245 Prospect St. NW). (more…)
12:42am “Yikes. SUV driver hit a light pole in front of Lucky Buns”
Thanks to R. and D. for sending: “18th & Vernon in Adams Morgan this AM. Amazingly the crosswalk light still works” (more…)
elsewhere in the neighborhood at 2104 18th Street, NW – Meeps “closed for burglary repairs” photo by Terry
“Dear PoPville,
I was with my 12-year-old daughter at Fleet Feet on Columbia Road (1841 Columbia Rd NW) around 3:30 pm yesterday (Sunday) when a group of 4 or 5 teens walked in and asked a few questions about shoes and other items — and then suddenly grabbed a bunch of stuff and ran out. It was jarring. (more…)
2307 18th Street, NW
Kachis opened here in 2020. Prior to them this space was previously home to WASI Peruvian (and Las Canteras before them.)
Kachis’ phone number has been disconnected and their website is down and this sticker is never a good sign: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Another break-in in Adamd Morgan – Little Shop of Flowers in the alley (2421 18th Stree,t NW.) Police are on the scene. They’re good friends of mine and they are devastated by this, especially ahead of the busy Valentine weekend. Looks like the guy broke in from the window in the back and crawled in- broken glass and blood all over.”
And thanks to all who messaged and tagged me about Each Peach Market in Mount Pleasant (3068 Mt. Pleasant Street, NW): (more…)
photos courtesy Le Mont Royal
From an email:
“Le Mont Royal, Adams Morgan’s French-Canadian disco, has launched happy hour, which goes down daily (with exception of Tuesday when Le Mont Royal is closed) from 4-6:30 PM.
The happy hour menu includes: (more…)
2204 18th Street, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us: “Sad morning in Adams Morgan. Streets Market and Yerevan experienced vandalism” (more…)