“Dear PoPville,
Lining up on 12th NW to tow any car that parks in a food truck space, except no food truck has parked there in two years. The tow trucks were literally waiting for people to park and walk away.”
Downtown
1814 K Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending: “Slight update but Sichuan Pavilion on K is going to reopen by March 15 (that’s the goal). Same owner – he was inside cleaning up and fixing up. They took down the paper covering the glass too – same decorations, for now.”
15th and L Street, NW photo by Donna “Soft opening…not to public yet, so great to see this.”
From a press release:
“SHOTO is slated to open its doors this week at the new Midtown Center development (1100 15th St NW) located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC.
SHOTO will serve a contemporary and sophisticated twist on the traditional Japanese izakaya style of informal dining.
photo by Rey Lopez
After dominating the international scene in cities such as London, New York, Miami, Dubai, and Hong Kong, SHOTO will be the first of Arjun Waney’s many brands to be launching in Washington DC, and will be led by founder and managing martner Arman Naqi, who grew up in the area. (more…)
2000 K Street, NW
I was asked about this over the weekend and don’t think I ever posted K Street Cafe & Bagel but has sadly been closed for a while now. (more…)
1814 K Street, NW
Thanks to Nancy and Jenelle for sending: “2022 is finally looking up! Szechuan Pavilion on K to reopen!”
“Saw a sign today that they are re-opening soon. Is it ok to get my hopes up?”
Stay tuned.
1775 K Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending the sad news: “I just got word that Cafe Grande on K St. NW is closing, today is their last day. My wife went to get lunch today and the owner told her. Terrible news, it was her favorite lunch spot” (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announce two arrests have been made in reference to an Armed Carjacking (Gun) offense that occurred on Monday, January 24, 2022, in the 1700 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 11:20 am, (more…)
1270 F Street, NW
Thanks to Amy for sending: “Another casualty on F Street – Paper Source…. Completely bare, no sign.” (more…)
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1100 15th Street, NW photo by Donna Batcho
Check out a draft Philotimo Menu
Thanks to Donna for sharing: “Opening this Saturday. Chef Nick Stefanelli’s Philotimo.
[“An exploration of Greece’s cherished traditions and culinary beauty through the lens of Michelin-starred chef Nicholas Stefanelli, located in Downtown D.C.”]
Walking out of office tonight, was a Rip Van Winkle moment. Have been waiting for this to open.”
Have a look inside: (more…)
1331 H Street, NW
On Friday afternoon we broke the excruciating news that Cafe Mozart was closing after 41 years. On Saturday hundreds showed up and waited in line for one last taste. And Cafe Mozart being nothing less than the best, leaves us with the classiest of heartfelt parting words: (more…)