1422 L Street, NW previously home to the Post Pub

“Experience the rich flavors of authentic Afghan cuisine in the heart of Washington, D.C.”

In February last we noted that a new Afghan Cuisine restaurant was about to drop at the former Post Pub space.

They opened in June 2025. Anyone take a taste? What’s the good word? What’s the must order?

Check out their menu here.

“Discover Kabuli Pulao: (more…)



11th and E Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

This continues to fascinate: When out for lunch and again, I saw a couple leave the Hotel Harrington and lock the lobby door behind them. They were perhaps in their 30s, dressed casually. Maybe they’re the caretakers? Hopefully, not in the sense of the Overlook Hotel.”

When we last posted a commenter shared: (more…)



1201 K Street, NW at the Eaton Hotel

ICYMI: On January 22nd we broke the news that Michele’s had been “Seized” and Padlocked at the Eaton Hotel.

And on January 26th that “Gravitas seized too”.

There was a time Baker’s Daughter had locations in Ivy City, Georgetown and Chinatown.

Thanks to Paulina for sending the latest from the Eaton Hotel: “Baker’s Daughter, the coffee shop’s location, at the Eaton hotel has been closed all week…” (more…)


View More Stories