Thanks, I think, to Ray for sending above: “a floating dead rat…”
And C. sends the sad/frustrating sight below: (more…)
Columbia Heights
11th and Kenyon Street, NW
Thanks to Ariana for sending the latest from Wonderland:
“Looks like a streatery coming back to wonderland!!!” (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW previously home to Johnny’s All American and the legendary Bad Saint before them and the LEGENDARY Jeans N Things before them.
Yesterday we shared some sad closing news posts so I’ve been looking forward to sharing this awesome news with everyone. Get ready for MAJOR YUM hoping to open late Fall!! And more specifically get ready for “Chung’s Chicken”!
Major Yum is coming from Chef Scott Chung of Bun’d Up, Sparrow Room, and Rice Crook. He has stepped away from those projects and will be working 100% on Major Yum.
Here’s a bit more about what to expect from Major Yum: (more…)
3410 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Kim for sharing the Queen’s English new streatery with us:
“DC’s newest streatery under the permanent program: Queen’s English! 😍” (more…)
3100 14th Street, NW at Irving opened here back in 2010
Ed. Note: Our phone calls to the restaurant went unanswered today. Today’s hours are listed at 6am-9pm.
“Dear PoPville,
Hearing that IHOP in Columbia heights might be closed. Owner of Sabeh across the street said it’s been days since they have been opened and customer have been coming to them instead. Didn’t see any official closed signage.”
My God I gasped when I read this. Truly. I supposed most don’t remember anymore but when we broke word of this IHOP coming to Columbia Heights, it was MASSIVE news. (more…)
National Guard troops spotted at entrance (15th and Euclid St, NW) of Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park on Sunday afternoon.
“Dear PoPville,
There was a shooting – I swear 15+ shots – around 1:20pm right at the meridian hill/malcolm x park entrance on 16th and Euclid. Terrifying. I thought it was fireworks because there were SO many shots in a row.”
Another reader writes:
“Another (shooting) at 17th and Euclid NW about an hour ago. (1:25pm)”
MPD tells me via email: (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
Speaking of sandwiches – this is a reminder that Odd Provisions at 11th and Lamont Street, NW is amazing. And very well priced!! I got a ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun for like $8.50 and it absolutely hit the spot. If you are sleeping on their sandwiches, like I was, WAKE UP – so, so good. Head straight to the deli counter in the back.
For those who are unfamiliar: (more…)
11th and Kenyon Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Devastated to see the Wonderland Ballroom streatery being taken down this morning. Appears to be because the permitting office has not gotten back to them, despite their efforts to secure a permit.” (more…)
11th and Park Road, NW
Thanks to Max for sending Monday afternoon:
“Old Makan/Thirsty Crow Spot – Chairs Being Moved In. Just saw this as I was walking through the neighborhood. Wasn’t sure if there was something new going in? They were clearly bringing quite a few seats in to the space.”
OK, as I told my Patreon supporters in a PoPville plus + post – please join us there if you want to learn the earliest scoop on things – plus you’ll help ensure PoPville survives for another 10 years!! I digress, but seriously, join us if you are able. Anyway, I hear that a new beer bar/restaurant along the lines of what Meridian Pint did is coming to the space!! The deal wasn’t signed when I first heard about it so didn’t want to post about it here yet. But this is a good sign that maybe it is happening. STAY TUNED. And get the early, early word here. Cheers and fingers crossed on this one!!
ICYMI: Makan and Thirsty Crow closed here in 2025.
Meridian Pint closed here in 2019.
Check Out These Incredible Photos from 2002 of the Old Bi-Rite Super Market in Columbia Heights.
Thanks to Todd for sending the latest yesterday (Thursday) afternoon around 2:30pm:
“Water seems maybe clearer? Closure signs appear to be down.”
And so concludes this week’s continuing coverage from Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park.
Stay tuned for coverage from Slurpee Park next week.
John shared some background in 2025: (more…)