300 block of Pennsylvania Ave, SE Photo by Brian

“Dear PoPville,

Any word from anyone on what folks on the street said was a shooting in Capitol Hill? That is literally what people were saying on the sidewalk down the block when I saw that We, The Pizza was taped off, a great number of police were present and Pennsylvania Avenue was blocked.”

From MPD:

“The First District is currently investigating the robbery of an establishment that occurred at approximately 10:50 pm in the 300 block of Pennsylvania Ave SE. Two suspects enter the establishment and produced a handgun and took US Currency. The suspect assaulted one of the employees causing minor injuries. (more…)



317 7th Street, SE above Bullfrog Bagels

“Dear PoPville,

Pesce Too (sister to Pesce in Dupont now located at 2002 P Street, NW) is now open as a popup…the owner indicated they would be there as long as they are wanted. We had dinner the other night at Pesce Too and it was delicious. 6 tables of 4 plus small bar seating…open wed through Saturday and they should be here through the summer.”

Check out their menu: (more…)



320 D Street, NE

Well this is huge. A reader reports:

“As follow-up to a conversation about the Joya family (pronounced Hoya) who worked at A. Litteri for years they are opening their own restaurant called Nostra Cucina, located at at 320 D St NE on Capitol Hill. The family is really nice. This location was previously a Mexican-Italian Restaurant called Bistro Italiano.” (more…)



514 8th Street, SE. Photo by Max Schwager

Thanks to Max for sending: “Tio Javier on Barracks Row seems to have undergone some changes overnight.”

Tortuga’s website says:

“The island connection runs deep at Tortuga. Our modern approach to Caribbean cooking, cool-as-can-be staff, and vibrant atmosphere offer an urban oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of DC.” (more…)


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