Full letter from owner Constantine Stavropoulos: (more…)
Adams Morgan
2317 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Chris for tagging us in the news from Pitchers DC:
“We will require proof of a covid vaccination until further notice at Pitchers/ALOHO [A League of Her Own] and masks per the Mayor. [Ed. Note: mayor’s order requires masks indoors starting Saturday.] We take guidelines and the health of our patrons and staff very seriously. We will accept a picture or hard copy of your Covid vaccination card. No exceptions, no arguing, no talking to the manager. (more…)
2477 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Karl for sending the note below from Adams Morgan:
About that scuttlebutt, hahaha oops thanks to Jason for sending the news from the Post 10 days ago :)
“Songbyrd will take over Coconut Club’s former location on Penn Street NE and will continue to host the eclectic lineup of up-and-coming acts that drew longtime patrons to Adams Morgan for the past six years. The exact date of its grand opening in Northeast is still to be determined, but in the meantime, Edmonson and Lapan will reopen Songbyrd’s original location on Aug. 16.”
As for the scuttlebutt, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I live next door to 2920 Ontario Rd. It is an abandoned building in Lanier Heights. As another anecdote in the blighted building saga of DC, 2920 Ontario Rd. started to collapse last night. We heard and felt several large booms during the thunderstorm that were louder than normal thunder. Our building even shook a little bit. Some neighbors went outside to inspect and we discovered 2920 Ontario had collapsed in on itself and some debris fell into the alley. (more…)
2436 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Angelique (and everyone else) who sent word: “Mellow Mushroom in AdMo (where my favorite bartenders are) is closing as of SUNDAY. They told their workforce yesterday.” (more…)
2204 18th Street, NW
Back in May we learned that a new Armenian cafe/market was coming to Adams Morgan. Their Facebook says:
“Still hiring! If you are interested to fill the openings at #yerevandc #marketyerevandc #cafeyerevandc hurry up and apply now for Barista/Cashier positions. We are planning to open early August, 2021.” (more…)
inside sPACEYcLOUD, located at 2309 18th Street NW courtesy Casa Kantuta
They’ll be celebrating Dia de La Paz today (Friday):
“Come celebrate día de La Paz with us this Friday 07/16 at 7pm. We’ll have DJ @urdjsfavdj_ spinning all of your favorite Bolivian hits, cumbia villera, 90s’s hip hop and reggaeton! We’ll also have Cholitas walking around for you to admire and take photos we encourage our comadres to show up with braids to honor the beautiful chola paceña! Our mixologist @luivindc will be introducing a new cocktail to honor La Paz named “Collita.”
From a press release:
“Sibling duo, Carla and Juan Sanchez introduce Washington D.C. to their Bolivian heritage with Casa Kantuta, a pop-up experience inspired by their upbringing in the Bolivian capital city of La Paz. (more…)
2439 18th Street, NW
A few weeks ago we learned that Toku Sushi would be closing on U Street and looking for a new location. Looks like they landed in Adams Morgan at Hilo which opened right before the pandemic in December 2019.
18th and Wyoming Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I saw there was a story on Harpeth Swill closing, do you have any idea what is replacing it? Lots of plants outside that seem new, and a new name “Coin Des Poetes?”
The “poets corner” almost reminds me a bit of the old sarcastic murals from Shaw (Slum Historique) at 9th and Q and Rhode Island, NW. Here’s a photo I took of that from 2008 since completely renovated: (more…)
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2471 18th Street, NW
We were close but it’s now official from Smoke & Barrel:
“We are excited to say that we ARE NOW OPEN!
Swing by for delicious BBQ, Cold Craft Beer, and Cocktails. (more…)