“Dear PoPville,
Stopped to take this picture along the “fast casual row” on 1st St SE in Navy Yard. Then had to walk my bike around the sign. DPW’s irony game is strong.”
Michael writes: “Road crews are installing bollards and protected curbs for the bike lane on 20th St NW! (more…)
18th and M Street, NW
Chinatown opened in 2009 and 18th and M opened in 2007. The temporary is now permanent for these two. There was a time…
625 H Street, NW
15th and H Street, NW
The much anticipated Cheesecake Factory in the old Woodward Table space is nearly here: (more…)
15th and L Street, NW
From an email:
“Dauphine’s, the New Orleans-inspired restaurant is opening this spring from Long Shot Hospitality, the team behind The Salt Line!
Set to open in late spring 2021 in downtown D.C.’s Midtown Center, the restaurant is led by critically acclaimed Chef Kristen Essig. (more…)
901 New York Avenue, NW
From an email:
“Yardbird Southern Table & Bar will officially open its doors to the DC community on April 1, boasting a large menu of inspired Southern classics such as Lewellyn’s Fine Fried Chicken, and seasonal DC exclusives like the Crispy Local Soft Shell Crabs and Watermelon-Tomato Salad. (more…)
via Compass Coffee
Good news on the coronaville coffee front from Compass Coffee (thanks to Noa for sending yesterday):
“We’re super excited to announce the reopening of two downtown cafes! This morning, we reopened our McPherson Square and 18th and Eye locations!! We’re happy to be back open and we’re looking forward to seeing everyone :)
We’ve missed you.”
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Update on Mari Vanna’s reopening date:
“Oh yes, yes! You heard it whispered, you heard it said, you heard it from me and you heard it from friends.
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Mari Vanna is finally opening its doors!
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Write it down! Do you have a pen?
Thursday, March 4th. (more…)
1825 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“SIGN OF THE WHALE, is pleased to announce it reopened on Wednesday, February 10th. Sign of the Whale, the D.C. institution known for decades as the ultimate intern hang out, has closed and reopened its doors more than a couple of times. Now under new ownership, what was once a dive bar is maturing into a gathering space where those same interns, now grown professionals, and new D.C. residents alike can get a touch of nostalgia, grab a crafted cocktail, draft beers, and bites. Owners of Nero, one of the top wine bars/lounges in Washington, D.C., are the new proprietors of Sign of the Whale and have created a unique style of contemporary American cuisine with Latin and Asian influences for everyone’s pallet. (more…)
1525 H Street, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending for sending the latest from St. John’s Church near the White House. The fencing went up late June. (more…)
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Good news from Mari Vanna:
“My dear friends,
As you all know, last spring Mari Vanna closed its doors. It was a very sad time for our DC team, and we were sad to be missing from your lives at such trying times.
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Why did this happen? Because, despite trying their best, the franchise holders could not weather the pandemic. We know many thought that this is the sad end for Mari Vanna’s beloved home in DC.
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But Mari Vanna’s core team has never been the ones to shy away from a challenge. (more…)