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…)
1600 K Street, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending: “looks like Qargo Coffee on 16th St and K NW closed suddenly!” (more…)
1400 K Street, NW
ICYMI: Yesterday we shared the news that ‘Taylor Gourmet 2.0 Closes Downtown – Strangest Closing Note I’ve Seen in a While’
A new note has since been posted, see above.
Michael writes: (more…)
1400 K Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending: “Taylor Gourmet Franklin Square closes again. Incomprehensible reasoning on this sign too:
To notify that we will be closing permanently for major bag reasons. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Nino’s on L Street is moving from 1310 L St NW to a new location at 2101 L St NW. I’m surprised they’re moving someplace that is both very competitive and relative far from their mostly walk-in trade. It’s a shame they’re moving someplace didn’t take over the former AuBon Pain around the corner from their current location.” (more…)
1099 New York Avenue, NW
Good news from Sfoglina:
“SHE’S BACK. ❤️
SFOGLINA DOWNTOWN REOPENS August 26th!
All new. All ours. And frankly, better than she has ever looked.
A new bar. New floors. A room built to be sat in for hours, with a red door that stops people on the sidewalk. (more…)
1156 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Leanna for sending the update at 15th and M Street, NW: “Hmm co-working space.. not too exciting”