
5335 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to M. and GB for sending: ” Looks like we are getting some italian food on corner of georgia ave and jefferson (old Macombo Lounge/stripclub location?)” (more…)

5335 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to M. and GB for sending: ” Looks like we are getting some italian food on corner of georgia ave and jefferson (old Macombo Lounge/stripclub location?)” (more…)

701 Kennedy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Poplar is open at 701 Kennedy St. NW in Brightwood Park. It’s so good to have an intimate and classy place like this in the neighborhood! (more…)

2nd and Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Michelle for sending the update on Idido’s Coffee & Social House:
“I think they opened over the weekend. Just got a latte and some banana bread this morning. It’s cute, though maybe not as cute as La Coop. Definitely an asset for this section of Kennedy. I can see myself working there sometimes.”
Check out their menu here.
They’ve posted a liquor license placard too: (more…)

9th and Jefferson Street, NW. photo by Kathryn
DC Fire and EMS reported just after 1pm:
“Box Alarm 5400 block 9th St NW. Fire showing 2 story dwelling.
Working Fire 5400 block 9th St NW. Well involved fire both floors in rear 2 story semi-detached dwelling. Severe threat to adjacent homes. Knocking down visible fire. No initial report of injuries.

photo by DC Fire and EMS
Update Working Fire 5400 block 9th St NW. (more…)

701 Kennedy Street, NW
Poplar, wine bar and small restaurant, is staring to look good!
And they’ve posted their liquor license application: (more…)

500 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Corey for sending on Friday: “Just a shoutout to La Coop grand opening on Kennedy street! Place looked amazing”
Zach Israel posted a photo of the beautiful inside absolutlely bustling: (more…)

607 Kennedy Street, NW
Thanks to Sam for sending: “Kennedy Street/Brightwood Park Progresso Market Open in old Tropimart Location. Very excited to have a market back open here!” (more…)

Oglethorpe and Oneida and 5th. (facing north)
“Dear PoPville,
I saw the post of the Metrobus off the road at 5th and Longfellow today and the comment about stop signs on the corridor. (more…)

701 Kennedy Street, NW
“Inspired by the Tulip Poplars of Rock Creek Park; the tallest trees from the native woodlands we love. Poplar will feature mushrooms and other foraged goodies that thrive under the canopy of our locals forests, as well as new wines, fruit wines, and ciders crafted by the team behind ANXO Cider.”
I’d be been hearing rumors for months now so I’m super excited to share the big news from owner Cerrissa Fitz:

Cerrissa Fitz
“I’m excited to share that I have leased 701 Kennedy St NW with my spouse Sam Fitz and our great friend, Chef and professional forager Iulian Fortu. We hope to open the space this Winter as a wine bar and small restaurant with wines and ciders made, under Sam’s direction, by ANXO Cider, paired with plates from Chef Iulian that will feature foraged and farmed ingredients of exceptional quality, with a focus on local and transparent sourcing. (more…)

5335 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending the latest from the old Macombo Lounge space on Georgia. (more…)