3103 14th Street, NW
D’Vines opened up in Columbia Heights way back in 2008.
Ed. Note: Their phone number listed is now disconnected.
“Dear PoPville,
Went to D’Vines last Tuesday and the shelves were pretty bare. The clerk said they were closing last Thursday, but didn’t know anything more. Their website says nothing.” (more…)
This rental is located at 3300 16th Street NW near Park Road NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
First Ambar Shaw, then Petite Cerise and now Cinco Soles opened yesterday – it’s all happening!!
“A modern, authentic Mexican experience in the heart of Washington, DC
NOW OPEN!”
Thanks to Jeremy for sending the good word and photos from Cinco Soles:
“Looks incredible inside and they have a ceviche station, which sounds amazing.” (more…)
2750 14th Street, NW
Thanks to M. for sending: “Salt & Pepper changed signs, seems to be a new place completely: Cuban Espresso.”
You can see their menu here. Anyone stop by?
Park Road between 14th and Hiatt Pl, NW around 10:30am
From MPD:
“Stabbing at 1400 Blk Park Rd NW. (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
There have been 3 occasions now where myself, my partner, and friend have had instances along 11th ST NW between Florida and Fairmont, where muggings have been happening.
My partner had an instance where a black car with tinted windows slowly pulled up, two individuals in the front, two in the back (who came out), assaulted and robbed him and two others.
A week later on the same stretch, (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to let you know that Johnny’s All American on 11th Street is open. Along with Buddy’s, Johnny’s is another great addition to a great block. Of course we miss Bad Saint, but as with Room 11 / Buddy’s, if something great had to go, at least something great backfilled it. They expanded into the former Willow (etc.) space, (more…)
inside 3301 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Taylor for sending last night: “Dave’s Hot Chicken in Columbia Heights did a soft opening this evening. Their grand opening is tomorrow morning.” (Today, Friday!!)
More photos: (more…)
“Completed lower plaza of Meridian Hill Park. NPS Photo”
Ed. Note: This is the first time I’ve seen an official release from the National Park Service that says “Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park”
From a press release:
“Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, has reopened after the National Park Service (NPS) constructed an accessible route through the lower plaza level and restored its distinctive historic landscape and architectural features. (more…)
From an email:
“Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, today announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant, (more…)