1800 M Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to let you know there was some crazy shit going down at 18th and M, NW last night. People within the 1800M building received the following message.

Then the DC Fire Department told everyone to enter the building emergency shelters. Fire trucks were blocking off M St. We thought we’d be in for a long night.

Luckily, 10 minutes later we were given the all clear.

Lo and behold. This morning we find out the following from our courageous news team at Fox 5:

“All clear, sounds like someone may have pooped in the elevator.” Read More

2029 P Street, NW

Thanks to Greg for sending word: “The update [to Sorellina] has been completed and it is awesome.”

Have a look: Read More

Thanks to Kim for sending. Check out their menu here.

Ed. Note: A Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is also coming to the new Western Market Food Hall.

1303 19th Street, NW at N Street

1917 18th Street, NW

I knew they were close! Thanks to Rob for sharing their announcement:

“The official opening day of the DuPont Circle-Washington, D.C. location will be held next Tuesday, February 18th at 11 am-9 pm!” Read More

2100 P Street, NW

Lemon Cuisine of India opened back in December 2016, previously home to Crios Mexican.

Thomas reports:

“It was one of mine and my wife’s go-to take-out spots. I tried calling to place an order Monday, and got no response, figured it was just a one-off issue. They’re normally closed on Tuesdays, so when I called Wednesday night and still got no answer, I got suspicious. Read More

1636 R Street, NW

And I hope they get them! Mikko rocks. Check out their menus here. According to a liquor license application their current hours are: Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hosting a Happy Hour at Sorellina on Valentine’s Day on behalf of Voices on the Border, a small but mighty NGO that works on human rights and development in El Salvador. I’m a teacher and on their board of directors. We’re raising $1000 for a teacher’s salary in a small community in El Salvador. See flyer (above) for more information about the teacher, Maria Orellana. People can donate online to Maria’s cause here. Sorellina will donate a portion of a specialty cocktail to Maria, and we’ll have a computer set up to do donations on site. Come to Sorellina (Friday 5-8pm) and start your Valentine’s Day off by supporting Maria. Have a Heart for a Teacher on Valentine’s Day!” Read More

1829 M Street, NW

Ed. Note: This space was most recently home to Flipside Filipino restaurant which closed in January.

Thanks to the folks at Cafe Mia for letting us know they’ve opened and sharing their Menu (PDF) with us. “Our specialty is Peruvian style rotisserie chicken but we serve other great items as well.” They also have a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich served on brioche for $6 :)

Peek inside: Read More

1917 18th Street, NW

Last month we posted Souvlaki’s new signage but now the paper is down from their windows and they look ready to roll. Check out their menu here. A call to the restaurant goes to voicemail but their website lists hours as: Monday – Sunday 11:00 am – 9:00 pm.

A peek in the window looks very promising: Read More

Connecticut and Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to Nana for sending word:

“The big ol Rite Aid on the intersection of Connecticut and Florida Ave is turning into a Walgreens later this month according to signs in the store. The employees there told me that it is going to close for a week later this month while they change it over. So nobody be alarmed when it’s closed for a bit. Right now there are massive sales (30-70 percent off a ton of stuff) there while they (presumably) try to move a lot of inventory before the move.” Read More