1424 Park Road, NW
Thanks to M. and Amanda for sending: “New restaurant taking over Mi Cuba Cafe. Happy holidays!” (more…)
Columbia Heights
1400 Irving Street, NW
Look I know there’s been a lot of “Breaking/Just In and YO!” news today but the day brings what the day brings!! Tynan first opened here back in October 2009. In January 2016 they changed ownership.
Thanks to Dana and Brendita for sending the latest:
“Tynan coffee in Columbia Heights closed. Does anyone know what happened? This was sudden.”
and (more…)
3917 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Bessie for sending on Friday: “The old Chicatana space has a new restaurant called “La Plaza Bar & Tapas” tonight is their opening!”
Steve went to a soft opening last week and sent some great looking photos:
“The Plaza, a new restaurant by the Chicatana team located in the former Chicatana spot, hosted a friends-and-family soft opening dinner last week. The food looked fantastic and tasted even better. Take a look at some of the dishes below.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Walking out of Target, I experienced irony, protest, and hipster passive-agressiveness embodied in the Gospel of Hulkamania, circa Wrestlemania 5, in which the meek inherit an Atomic Leg Drop.
Confused, nostalgic, and slightly anxious, I wandered through the sounds of Hulk Hogan giving whatfor to that erstwhile scallywag Randy (the Machoman) Savage!? Such bold claims! Such intrusive bravado!! I was caught between inspiration and despair. First, the manically amplified street preacher, now this? What more must Columbia Heights endure? (more…)
1432 Park Road, NW opened here in December 2023
Thanks to Ryan for sharing:
“Seen this place a few times over the past few months and finally stopped in.
Hands down the best conchas I’ve ever had. (more…)
3115 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Tamashaa, a modern Indian Gastro Bar, that opened this past Spring in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC, is launching a three course brunch menu this Saturday, December 7th. (more…)
14th and Irving Street, NW
Thanks to Charles for sending:
“I went into Petco to grab some stuff on sale and the employee told me they are closing if I needed more stuff for my setup I should come in soon as they are closing January 11 along with DSW.” (more…)
Thanks to a reader for sending from 14th and Irving Street, NW outside DCUSA in Columbia Heights: (more…)
3103 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any idea what’s going on with d’vines in Colombia Heights?? (more…)
1308 Clifton Street, NW
Thanks to C. for sending:
“Fire with roof top attempted rescue at Wardman Court Condos early this morning.”
Updates if/when more is known.