Thanks to Christopher for sending from Columbia Heights: (more…)
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Columbia Heights
3226 11th Street, NW
Johnny’s opened up in the former Bad Saint space back in 2023. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Thanks to all who passed on the note from Johnny’s All American Bar:
“Johnny’s All American — the first and original “fancy dive” bar — is closing at this location, effective immediately.
“And to the regulars — the real ones — let me say this the right way: you are some of the best people I’ve ever had the honor of serving. You saw the work. You understood what this was. You appreciated it. And I appreciated you right back — every tip, every laugh, every handshake, every “good to see you,” every time you brought someone new in and said, this is my place. You didn’t just support a bar. You gave me proof that the sacrifice meant something.”
What you can do: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
This is the intersection of Hiatt Pl NW and Irving St NW in Columbia Heights. (more…)
2750 14th Street, NW
Anyone try out Xelaju G&M inside Cuban Espresso? Looks promising: “Tacos, Burritos, sandwiches, quesadillas, tortas, burgers, wings and more.”
2750 14th Street, NW
“At Xelaju’s Bakery and Restaurant, we bring the rich flavors of Guatemala to Washington, DC. From traditional Guatemalan dishes to our freshly baked pastries, every item is crafted with care and passion. Whether you’re craving a hearty meal or a sweet treat, Xelaju’s is your destination for authentic tastes and warm hospitality.”
Are they still serving coffee/Cuban too?
3548 14th Street, NW
The Pinch closed in October 2019 after opening in 2012. Previously the space was home to El Salvadorena.
Las Delicias Restaurant is now open and looks like lots of empanada options: (more…)
3416-3418 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending the update: “El Jardin is now open (and it’s delicious)!” (more…)
Old Facade Photo from the early 2000s of that Columbia Heights’ Post Office we spoke about yesterday
14th and Irving Street, NW circa early 2000s
Thanks to R. Prieto for sharing this great old photo with us after we had our Dose of DC History yesterday: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
My partner, a very meticulous person, had an odd thing happen over the holidays and it sounds like a scam. He parked in the parking garage under the Columbia Heights Target. When he went to exit the garage a short time later he put his ticket in the machine and it said the ticket was unable to be read. The staff person at the exit took the ticket and later came back to say the plate number on the ticket didn’t match the license plate of our car and she asked my partner to follow her to the parking office. (more…)
As PoPville gets ready to celebrate our 20 year anniversary this November, I’m gonna lean into historical posts a bit leading up to the party. It occurred to me that I (and we collectively) have a LOT of institutional knowledge. So why not share it from time to time? But mostly because these are just fun to remember! So a ‘Dose of DC History’ is born.
This trivial pursuit question that we first posted back in 2009 is simply stunning:
“What major U.S. city closed its post office at 14th Street and Irving because rodents were eating the mail, in 1998?”
hahaha Columbia Heights represent!! Yikes.
In another dose of dc history, here’s a little video from our IG that we’ll be doing weekly: (more…)