1155 Dahlia Street, NW

“Celebrating Mexico’s joyful culture through food, music, and warm service in The Parks at Walter Reed”

“Dear PoPville,

Wanted to send along a tip that the new Cantina Paraiso opened up in the old Jinya Ramen location in Brightwood- big win in the neighborhood to have another dining option alongside Juneberry Garage. We went for dinner the other day and it was great.”

A peek inside the beautiful space and the goods: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Saturday night a good Samaritan knocked on our door because a couple of packages with our address were left inside his apartment building about a quarter mile away. He warned us that they may not be there by the time we arrived because his neighbors frequently help themselves to these packages.

My son and I followed him in our car and were shocked to see (more…)



5832 Georgia Avenue, NW previously home to Brightwood Bistro, Imm Thai and Milk and Honey Cafe.

From a press release:

Three Whistles DC, a thoughtfully designed space to eat, drink, work and gather, will officially celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, February 25. Designed as a modern third space, Three Whistles brings together a flexible workspace, an all-day café and espresso bar, evening dining and bar service, and a future slate of cultural programming under one roof. Founded in Clarendon, Virginia, the first Three Whistles location quickly became known for blending café culture, flexible work environments, and a strong sense of community. The Brightwood/16th St. Heights opening marks the brand’s flagship location in DC.

The Three Whistles DC team has put together an award-winning food and beverage program with Chef John Mohl, formerly of Virginia’s Darling and Stracci, at the helm for food and Keith Butler, previously a coffee roaster with Grace Street Coffee, leading the café. (more…)



6101 Georgia Ave, NW

In December we broke the crushing news that the ‘Georgia Avenue Thrift Store Plans to Close later this Winter’.

Thanks to Jeff for passing on: “Me and My kids are crushed…..” Georgia Avenue Prime Thrift‘s closing confirmation and sale announcement says: (more…)


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