3423 14th Street, NW back in the day (2012)
Ed. Note: ZEBA closed after 15 Years last Saturday night.
From a press release:
“3423 GRND will open its doors November 6, 2026, at 3423 14th Street NW, introducing an intimate neighborhood bar and kitchen in the community its owners have called home for more than a decade.
GRND brings together the thoughtful drinks and atmosphere of a cocktail bar with the easygoing camaraderie of a neighborhood favorite. At its heart is a simple idea: (more…)
2424 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Gabriella, Liz and Claire for sending: “RIP Phonatics on 14th.”
“came out of nowhere! the owner decided they didn’t want to do it anymore, according to neighbors.”
“Phonatics on 14th shut down suddenly on Sunday” (more…)
Thanks to Todd for sending the latest: “Works continues, but the upper deck fountains are on at Malcolm X Park. (more…)
3423 14th Street, NW back in the day (2012)
ZEBA shares the sad news with us:
“I wanted to reach out and inform you guys that unfortunately after 15 years of business, we’ll be closing our doors on Oct 31st. We’ll be having a goodbye party this Saturday thanking the neighborhood for the amazing 15 years! We will be having a lot of specials that night. Really just want to thank everyone for the incredible 15 years.”
Stay tuned for updates on who will be taking over the space. And be sure to stop by Saturday to bid a proper farewell!
1460 Park Road, NW
Back in March we shared the sad news that the Proprietor of Don Julio’s (Grocery/Pupuseria) Passed Away. Then in June we saw that they had reopened. Well this is a bummer as now all the signage has been taken down. I thought we had a miracle. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
New Hampshire and Otis Place, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Our neighbors have reported several times about seeing sparks from this pole. And Pepco has never properly taken any action. It finally caught on fire this (Saturday) morning, and was on fire for more than an hour while the fire department waited for Pepco to come to shut off power so they could put out the fire. (more…)
“Inspired by the annual community yard sale in Adams Morgan, we are organizing a Mt. Pleasant/Columbia Heights/Park View Epic Fall Cleaning Yard Sale on Saturday, October 24, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
Come out to browse all the yard sales! Map of participating houses is here.” (more…)
1375 Kenyon Street, NW entrance on plaza off 14th Street
Ed. Note: Baltimore’s 2AM Project opened their first DC location on H Street, NE last weekend.
“🚨 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!! 🚨
You guys have been asking us nonstop… “WHEN IS THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LOCATION OPENING?!” 👀😭
WELL, THE WAIT IS OVER!! 🎉🔥 2AM PROJECT COLUMBIA HEIGHTS IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!! 🍔🍗🍟 (more…)
Update from Bouldering Project DC:
“Our new space is coming to life, and you’re invited to be a part of it! Founding Memberships for our second location are live 🎉
For a limited time, secure your first month of membership for our Columbia Heights gym (and official bragging rights) for just $30. Membership activates the day we open in early 2027.” (more…)
15th, 16th, W, and Euclid Street, NW.
Logan down but we shall continue the dance…
“Dear PoPville,
Fences back up around the upper lawn at Malcolm X. Looks like workers have put seeds and fertilizer down on some parts. Workers also laid pipe running through (more…)