2436 18th Street, NW – previously home to The Jerk Pit, Baja Tap, Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Well happy Friday to us all after all!! I’m told that the Popal Group (owners of fellow Adams Morgan hot spots Lapis and the recently opened – Maison Bar à Vin) bought the building most recently home to The Jerk Pit (et al). Word on the street is that they plan to put The Berliner there. (more…)
closing notice up in Adams Morgan at 1801 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to all who wrote in:
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to pass on to you that the Starbucks in Adams Morgan is closing as of Sunday. It’s a giant loss for the neighborhood – while it’s true that there’s no shortage of coffee shops in Adams Morgan, the staff that works there is truly fantastic. And worst of all, the partners only learned the news yesterday (and from a customer no less) that the store would be shuttered and their jobs are gone by the end of the week. We asked if they’d be moved to a different location, and they said they weren’t sure – but as the stores at 16th & U and Howard (!) are also both closing, they’re not optimistic. (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking a suspect in a Leaving After Colliding offense that occurred in Northwest.
On Monday, September 22, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the suspect was operating a bicycle and struck a pedestrian in the 1700 block of Columbia Road, Northwest. The suspect then fled without stopping to make his identity known. Officers located the adult female pedestrian unconscious but breathing. (more…)
2438 18th Street, NW
From ABCA:
“Last week, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down two businesses for illegal cannabis sales.
The Closure Orders were executed at (more…)
1830 Columbia Road, NW
“Garlic Girl Vintage
Playful vintage trinkets and home decor
storefront coming 11.22.25”
From Garlic Girl Vintage:
“It’s finally time to tell you the big, big news: this November, Garlic Girl Vintage will open our permanent home at 1830 Columbia Road NW in Adams Morgan
This address has a special place in DC’s vintage story: once upon a time it was 1830 Vintage (@1830_vintage), a local favorite that furnished many of DC’s most stylish apartments (including mine!). It’s currently home to the one and only Miss Pixie’s (@misspixiesdc), a DC institution of 35 years. Pixie is retiring at the end of October, (more…)
1733 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Juliet for sending: “Casa Lebrato changing management (more…)
1835 Columbia Road, NW
Ed. Note: When we posted about the Tatte coming to 14th Street and W Street, NW many folks doubted their success. EVERY single weekend I pass by it, including last weekend, it was packed. That could be more telling about Social Media reactions/commentary but anyway…
A peek at the progress at the coming Tatte in Adams Morgan.
Thanks to A. for sharing a peek inside: (more…)
2438 18th Street, NW
I just noticed that Shiva Tobacco was shut down by ABCA: (more…)
From Adams Morgan Day:
“For 47 years, Adams Morgan Day has been a family-friendly celebration with music, art and activities for all ages. Adams Morgan Day is planned entirely by volunteers, and as Washington, DC’s longest running neighborhood festival, We welcome residents and visitors alike to meet our neighborhood businesses, artists, and service organizations.
We are elated to be coming back to an ALL in-person festival on Sunday, September 14, 2025.” (more…)
Ed. Note: My personal favorite remains the Bronx Pastrami with Deli mustard on Kaiser roll. Simply the best.
PSA cont. So’s Your Mom remains SO SO GOOD: (more…)