Thanks to J. and S. for sending Tuesday: “at the new Cuban Espresso (formerly Salt and Pepper Deli & Dunkin way back). 14th & Girard NW”

And K. sends from Maddy’s in Woodley Park, also on Tuesday: (more…)


From MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in a Voyeurism offense that occurred on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in the 3100 block of 14th Street, Northwest.

At approximately 1:19 pm, the suspect used a cell phone to take a photo of a female victim while she was in a dressing room. The suspect then fled the scene.

The suspect was captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in the photo below: (more…)



1370 Park Road, NW

Update: I’m told Sticky Fingers will remain in Columbia Heights “at least another 6 months”.

“Dear PoPville,

I noticed a new “for lease” banner hanging outside of Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW. A quick Google search brought up a “restaurant for lease” listing for that address. Back in the day, this was a popular hangout for the coffee and laptop crowd. (more…)



14th and Park Road, NW

Last week when we spoke about What Chain Stores/Fast Casual/Restaurants is DC Missing? (which featured a photo of Dave’s) a reader messaged me: “I was told by an employee that they are opening February 24”

Update via email: “Dave’s Hot Chicken will not be opening until March 3, 2023″


From MPD: “The 3000 block of 14TH Street is closed due to police activity.”

Update from MPD: “The incident has concluded and all roadways are reopened. We will be distributing information concerning this morning’s police activity later today.”

Thanks to Wendy for sending: “don’t even think of traveling to or thru Columbia Heights right now. 14th between Columbia Road and Irving filled with law enforcement.”

Update from Wendy: “Streets open now ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

That block is a hot mess.”



14th and Meridian Place, NW via Trini Vybez

Ed. Note: Prior to Karibbean Kitchen this space was home to the Getaway and Social before them.

Thanks to El for sending: “Was working by the other day and realize there looks to be a new operator at 1400 Meridian Pl. former Karibbean Kitchen space, Trini Vybez. Work seems to be currently on going ….” (more…)


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