113 Potomac Ave, SW

Update: Readers report, despite website countdown still not open as of Wed. Nov. 5th but gotta be soon!

Thanks to Asher for sending: “Gold’s Gym opened a new location in Buzzard Point, at the Vermeer, 113 Potomac Ave SW, on Saturday” (more…)



101 V Street, SW. courtesy The Stacks

From a press release:

“The Stacks, Buzzard Point’s newest waterfront neighborhood, announced that Café Unido, the acclaimed Panama-based specialty coffee brand, will open its third Washington, D.C. location. Building on the success of its locations in Shaw and Union Market, Café Unido will bring a café to a 730-square-foot space along The Corso, The Stacks’ pedestrian-only retail promenade. Located on the ground floor of Colette, one of The Stacks’ three residential buildings, the café will also connect to Colette’s expansive lobby, offering guests access to an additional 1,100-square-foot space with ample seating and gathering areas.

Known for sourcing directly from partner farms in Panama’s highlands (more…)



2121 1st Street, SW courtesy Thompson Restaurants

Ed. Note: You can see their menus here.

From a press release:

“Thompson Restaurants is pleased to unveil the grand opening of “Hen Quarter Prime,” the esteemed Southern restaurant’s second location nestled in the heart of Washington D.C’s Buzzard Point neighborhood. Renowned for its vibrant, fun-casual atmosphere, full-service Southern Fare, and an array of acclaimed fried chicken and handcrafted cocktails, this new establishment is a celebration of Southern charm with a modern twist, boasting views of the Capitol Riverfront. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

I been reaching out to my ANC Commissioners who were awesome trying get the illegal dumping removed across street the Audi Field Soccer Stadium. I reported to ANC Commissioners, DC Public Works, DC Customer Service 311, my ANC Commissioner reported to 311 customer service line. It’s been almost 8 months and the illegal dumping still there. (more…)



2100 2nd Street, SW. Rendering courtesy Fish & Fire Food Group

From a press release:

“Fish & Fire Food Group, the D.C.-based hospitality group behind the Michelin-acknowledged The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, Nick’s Riverside Grill, and Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place is opening with its newest sustainably-focused restaurant called The Point. Slated to open this spring at 2100 2nd Street SW, The Point will feature a vast selection of the freshest seafood, coastal cuisine, and American-infused fare under the direction of Fish & Fire Food Group’s Culinary Director Ron Goodman and Executive Chef Benjamin Lambert.

Situated at the tip of Buzzard Point, where the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers meet, the expansive restaurant is located in the former U.S. Coast Guard headquarters, which is now shared with the new RiverPoint Apartments. (more…)