901 New York Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Capitol Hill readers may remember our beloved breakfast haunt, Bagels & Baguettes, on the corner of 3rd and Mass NE.

Helen, the owner, is really struggling in her new location (901 New York Ave NW), and if things don’t go well, she’ll be gone within the year. The windows are dark, and the landlord/zoning won’t let her do sidewalk signage. She’s also right next to a Starbucks (which cannot compare to her fresh baked bagels and croissants!).

Anything readers can do to help get the word out to her new City Center neighborhood would be appreciated. Helen is the mom of two young teens and really needs the boost!”

Thanks to Harrison for sending: “Sign of the Whale is returning yet again!!”

The new liquor license placard says: Read More

1107 19th Street, NW just north of L Street. Photo by Harrison O’Neill

Thanks to Harrison for sending: “looks like Dunkin’ on 19th St between L&M is closing”

Dunkin opened up here in the former Crumbs space back in 2015.

They heard the footsteps when Wawa opened back in Dec. 2017: Read More

Drew reports major traffic isssues after a pick up truck hit a temporary barrier around 8am at H and Madison.

Another reader reported: “I was crossing H when it happened. Dude ran the red light and missed pedestrians and construction workers, thankfully!”

1829 M Street, NW

Back in March we spoke about the Flipside Filipino restaurant opening here. This space is having a rough go as everyone who opens doesn’t seem to last more than a year. Updates when we learn who takes next crack at it.

Thanks to Paul for sending “Confirmed that a Chick fil A is coming to 18th and Jefferson NW!” Read More

Technically 1299 Pennsylvania Ave, NW but entrance actually on E Street

Thanks to Josh for sending:

“Downtown Cucina Al Volo under new ownership? It was closed for a week between Xmas and NYE. Now, most of the Cucina Al Volo signage is down, and rudimentary “E Street” pizza and pasta signage is up.”

Anyone stop in for a taste recently?

1250 H Street, NW

Thanks to Wendy (and Gordon) for sending:

“FYI, one of (if not) the last Staples closing in DC. Downtown, 12/H Streets closing Jan. 10. Going to replaced with a WaaaaaaWaaaaaa. No more last minute office supply runs.” Read More

Thanks to Emma for sending word that signs were coming down at the Dupont location for Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Their website says:

“Please note, the Ruth’s Chris location at 1801 Connecticut Avenue is now closed. We are relocating to our new address at 21st and L Street NW. We are now accepting reservations for our new location for January 13, 2020 and beyond. Read More

Thanks to Rafael for sending word that Cosi closed after 20 years at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.

Allison sends word that something is up at the Cosi at 14th and H St, NW: Read More