
2100 P Street, NW
Back in April we learned that Persian cuisine was coming to the former Scion space which closed after 10 years back in August 2018. Vintage 78’s tease photos look great: (more…)

2100 P Street, NW
Back in April we learned that Persian cuisine was coming to the former Scion space which closed after 10 years back in August 2018. Vintage 78’s tease photos look great: (more…)

2122 P Street, NW
This is the former hair salon and Crepes a Go-Go before them next to Asia 54. (more…)

1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Tokyo Pearl will be opening in the former Avenue Jack space.
Looks like they soft opened last week: (more…)

Respect! And congrats.
“Come join us in celebrating 32 years in business with food, art, and drinks by our Executive Chef and Artist, Domenico Apollaro. (more…)

2132 Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
After 2 years of being vacant, there are renovations happening in the Restaurant Nora space. The Nora sign is even down. Does anyone know what’s going in there?”
The restaurant will be called Annabelle and it should open in late October. (more…)

1330 19th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Buffalo Billiards, one of DC’s most iconic sports bar since 1994, will host a farewell party on August 24 from noon until close. The bittersweet occasion will celebrate 25 years of legendary memories with special Buffalo Billiards memorial t-shirts and giveaways. The event will also feature a Buffalo Billiards photo/selfie wall, music and entertainment, and special pours from Board Room Brewing Company. In July 2019, it was announced that Buffalo Billiards will close as the new landlord, WeWork, did not wish to renew the bar’s lease. (more…)

Photo by Josh Albertson
Thanks to Josh for sending: “New scooter parking on 20th and Q courtesy of DDOT”

1333 New Hampshire Ave, NW (rear)
Reminder: This Sunday from 6 PM – 9 PM is your last chance to hit Front Page before they close after 32 years at this location. Fingers crossed they find a new space in the not too distant future.


1627 Connecticut Ave, NW
Restora “Your One Stop Organic CBD Wellness Shop” has opened in the former Claude Taylor Photography Gallery (and more recently a phone store and clothing boutique, briefly.)
A peek inside Restora: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
People moved out of their house on 17th and Q, left this trash since late last week lying on the sidewalk. Do you know what actions we can/should take to get it removed?”
Another reader includes me on a note to their ANC:
“I’m not 100% sure what is going on here, but there has been this disastrous mess outside of the 1500 Block of 17th Street, NW since Thursday! Garbage is literally tossed to the street corner (please see above) probably with the hope that the city will clean it up, which isn’t fair! I’m sure the DC rat population is having a field day with this heaven of fiflth. I live right around the corner and I’ve seen a number of men probably in their late-20’s / early-30’s who periodically party inside and outside of the house. I could care less about that, but what I do care about is this current situation and the fact that they think someone else will come by and clean it up!”
Ed. Note: The ANC promptly replied that they would “engage the DPW inspector”.