1127 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to BK for sending: “Looks like J.Press is moving from 18th and L to the retail store at the Mayflower Hotel (Connecticut and Desales NW). (more…)
Downtown
1401 I Street, NW previously home to a Compass Coffee
Good news at 14th and I Street, NW, Coffee Republic is having their grand opening this Thursday.
“Washington D.C, you’re invited to party with us!!! ✨
We are excited to share that the wait is finally over… Our next location opens its doors this Thursday, October 15th!
Located on the corner of 14th & I Street, near Franklin Park 🌳🥳
We’re planning a big celebration all day long! Including free drinks for the first 100 customers, giveaway totes and t-shirts for the first 300 customers… ANDDDD FREE drip coffee all day long 🤩🎉
Here’s all the deets: (more…)
1823 L Street, NW
This has stopped me in my tracks the last few times I passed it and I keep forgetting to post it – RECESSIONS got a new a sign.
So remember, “Bar and Kitchen open late night. Karaoke and Billiards. Open from 3pm till late. Serving Washington DC since 1996.”
I am so happy that Recessions is still kicking!! Respect. (more…)
1734 L Street, NW
Oh man, this Starbucks was the last thing propping this once hopping retail strip up. Remember the Vie de France?!? There was a time, I’m telling ya! Crazy to see all the vacant spaces now.
Woof, have a look: (more…)
1422 L Street, NW
Yo!! You cannot keep the Post Pub down!!
This spot was previously home to the Persian restaurant, Kabuli Pulao, for a hot second before “temporarily” closing. And now a liquor license has been posted for the Post Pub (good thing they didn’t paint over the side signage, see above…).
I just got off the phone with the owner of Kabuli Pulao who tells me he will be reopening the space as the Post Pub as soon as the new liquor license comes through. There will be an American menu with “great sandwiches” (and more), he tells me.
The new placard for the Post Pub says: (more…)
1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP)
Thanks to Eric for sending the latest from Pennsylvania Ave:
“Thought you’d appreciate an update considering your dedicated coverage: looks like we have some fun artwork up! Is this a sign of progress? (more…)
photo by Miki Jourdan
You can learn more about the Fiesta DC festivities here.
Heads up from AlertDC:
“On Sunday, September 27, 2026, the 2026 Fiesta DC Day Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be street closures that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
Ed. Note: About that Chinese President Xi Jinping visit.
“Dear PoPville,
These were taken only 10 minutes ago fences around the Waldorf Astoria… 3 block cordon between 9th and 12th streets. No cars. No pedestrian traffic and a checkpoint on 10th.
Chinese flags prominently displayed inside. FREEDOM!”See lots more photos below: (more…)
20th and M Street, NW previously home to Tempo and Friends Kabob
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve never seen an eviction notice posted on a restaurant, particularly one that referenced an “apartment,” but Gursha Ethiopian Cuisine certainly looked closed when I walked by last night. (more…)
1200 19th Street, NW previously home to Taylor Gourmet, twice.
“Dear PoPville,
Just walked by Sol Mexican Grill‘s 19th St location just south of Dupont Circle and it is all closed up. Nothing inside, patio furniture stacked up and no menus anywhere. (more…)