
Yesterday we shared some avocados and got a bit giddy about the prospects for a mid may opening. Thanks to Matt for sending these great photos: (more…)

Yesterday we shared some avocados and got a bit giddy about the prospects for a mid may opening. Thanks to Matt for sending these great photos: (more…)

Two things I never joke about: Avocados and Trader Joe’s so you know I’m serious…
Thanks to Seth for the exclusive:
“the forthcoming Trader Joe’s in Brookland has Avocados. It’s the first food we’ve seen and bodes well for the estimated mid may opening.”
Stay tuned for a confirmed opening date, well I guess it can take avocados a while to ripen, anyway – STAY TUNED.

photo by Pablo Raw
If this is yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I found an engagement-type ring in the dirt in front of Dance Place in Brookland earlier this month. (Around April 5th.) I have posted in the Brookland DC Facebook group and on DC reddit and have had no luck at finding the owner. The consensus seems to be it is definitely not costume jewelry. Sharing here as a last resort trying to find the owner!”
If this is yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll connect you with OP.
And another reader writes: (more…)

3629 12th Street, NE
“GRAND OPENING – KRYSTAL TEX-MEX
Open Daily ⏰ 11AM – 9PM
3629 12th Street, NE (more…)

12th and Jackson Street, NE opened here back in June 2014
Brookland’s Finest truly lived up to their name. This is a very tough loss.
Brookland’s Finest owner Tony T writes:
“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we are going to have to close the doors at Brookland’s Finest. A word I grew to hate during the lockdown was pivot. Unfortunately, we could not pivot at BF. There were many factors. (more…)

701 Monroe Street, NE
It’s not a proper day in PoPville without some grocery store tea!!
Thanks to Ethan for sending: “Have heard from multiple places that the Trader Joe’s opening date is expected to be May 15.”

STAY TUNED.

via IG
Thanks to R. passing on word about Zeke’s Coffee Brookland plans, and wants to know if anyone has ideas on address?
Zeke’s currently. has locations: (more…)

701 Monroe Street, NE
Thanks to Nils for sending the latest from the Trader Joe’s coming to Brookland/Edgewood: (more…)

3625 12th Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to let you know that OTIS @12 restaurant has recently opened last Thursday.
I tried the food and it is actually delicious.”
Have a look at the goods: (more…)