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Thanks to Tyler for sending the new signage out front of Haru wok & roll coming to the old Mr. Chen’s space any day now!

ICYMI and who are we kidding, unless you are signed up for our free daily newsletter roundup, or directly come to the site compulsively like it’s 2010, well the algorithm ain’t showing you the new restaurants coming to Cleveland Park (and elsewhere). I AM NOT FRUSTRATED AT ALL.

Ah I feel better now – OK then that peek inside: (more…)



3419 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Peter for documenting the action for us over the weekend. “New awning going up on the old Mr. Chen’s Organic Chinese in Cleveland Park (used to be green.) Front door is open and inside you can see brand new lit up signage said “Haru Wok and Roll” before you turn left into the restaurant.”: (more…)



3417 Connecticut Ave, NW

Earlier this week we shared the promising progress at Highlands Tavern in the former Cleveland Park Bar and Grill space. At that time I lamented that there were no updates on the nearby Moga Doner House in the old Al Volo space. WELL scratch that – thanks to Cassandra for sending the new signage yesterday!!

And thanks to Andrew for sending a shot of some action too: (more…)



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“All Fired Up pottery shop workers 🎨 Organizing for fair pay and benefits ✨Solidarity forever ✨

We’re proud to announce the workers of All Fired Up DC are unionizing!! Here’s why we love working at your favorite pottery painting studio. Spoiler: it’s the people ❤️”

“Dear PoPville,

Inspired by Crumbs & Whiskers’ organizing campaign, the workers of All Fired Up (the pottery painting studio in Cleveland Park) have signed cards to unionize with the Mid-Atlantic Regional Joint Board of Workers United. Since our owner declined to voluntarily recognize us we’re engaging the community to show that unionization is a positive, popular, and profitable move for the store.”

See their press release: (more…)


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