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…)
Brightwood Park
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…)
701 Kennedy Street, NW
Windows are papered over – there was a for lease sign up for a month but that was recently taken down too. I’m starting to hear some sweet rumblings of what’s to come but hopefully will know more soon – stay tuned!
Ed. Note: For many years this was supposed to become Rotanda.
Happy lucky 7th to ANXO (711 Kennedy Street, NW)!!
“This Sunday we are celebrating our 7th anniversary on Kennedy St. We are doing $7 cocktail / cider & burger specials with the return of our ANXO Burger pop-up for the day from noon-5pm”
From an email:
“ANXO Cider is releasing a new fruited cider we are super excited about this coming Wednesday and offering free 6oz pours from 5-7pm at our Brightwood Pizza location on Kennedy St. for anyone who attends.”
From Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW):
“TONIGHT! Thursday, May 9th, 8pm! Tunes at the Tavern continues with free music from the Maka Sticks, a DMV Ska band! Upstairs at Moreland’s Tavern! JOIN US!!”
5420 3rd Street, NW at Kennedy Street
Thanks to Matt for sending word about Brink Bar and Grill coming to the former Library Tavern space.
Their IG says opening this month: (more…)