2029 P Street, NW
I’ve been getting antsy about the Chiko opening in Dupont since I’ve seen they’re now hiring and proper signage has gone up. Good news, if all goes well they will open “the first part of February.”
STAY TUNED.
Related: Some specials coming up at the Capitol Hill location (423 8th St, SE) (more…)
UPDATE:
“Hey there Popville Readers! The Library has not been stolen! The new steward Shaughn White has taken it off to be repaired, repainted and had been working with Little Free Library’s approval (I’m on the Little Free Library National Board). He and other DC residents generously offered to take it over. We at LFL will also be donating books to it as well. If anyone wants to do more for and with us Little Free Library has an Impact Fund where we place the libraries in much needed communities. You can see it at www.littlefreelibrary.org. We welcome anyone who wants to create one too.
You can always contact me at [email protected] I recently did the build at the Petworth Farmer’s Market eith Annie’s Hardware and Shaughn White and we will now work with Patrick, the wonderful Eagle Scout building more libraries with his troop. So the library will be back and filled with books again. That’s what a Little Free Library Neighbohood is all about. Happy New Year everyone”
“Dear PoPville, (more…)
1333 19th Street, NW
We may be reaching peak poke…
Thanks to Harrison for sending:
“Looks like Aloha Poke is coming to 19th in old Jamba Juice location south of the circle. Just blocks from 19th and L, which already has Poki DC and Abunai…” (more…)
1619 17th Street, NW
On December 4th we we shook the local burger world with news of McDonald’s complete gut job in Dupont. On New Year’s Day the Dupont listserv reported: “McDonald’s on 17th Street has reopened.” I peeked in last week and it was looking all posh like the new one in Adams Morgan.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Miki Jourdan
“Dear PoPville,
On Monday my wife just encountered a scammer at 21st and P St NW. He was a white male with brown short hair and a trimmed beard wearing a black jacket and baggy jeans. He was well spoken and claimed to be locked out of an AirBnB and needed “cash to call and Uber.” Be on the lookout! Doug the Scammer’s scam is catching on.”
1306 18th Street, NW
The placard says for Residents says:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 50 and Total Occupancy Load of 100. Summer Garden with 15 seats. Licensee is requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to include Dancing and Cover Charge.” (more…)
1700 17th Street, NW
Yikes. Thanks to a reader for sending the listing:
“Steam Cafe and Pizzeria for Sale
Asking Price:
$220,000
Business Description
Established and successful cafe in Dupont.”
And down goes Dupont. Thanks to a reader for sending:
“This sign went up December 26 if not earlier. I think this means the Franklin Square location is the last one standing.” (more…)
1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week I posted From 100% Canadian Chicken* to 100% Plant-Based about a Fruitive coming to the former Chickery space in Dupont Circle. But our tipster was a couple of storefronts off!! The Fruitive is coming two storefronts north closer to the circle on the same side of the street – can’t remember who had that spot – you guys? Anyway, silver lining is that I learned WHO IS taking over the old Chickery space – a HipCityVeg. So big score for plant-based eaters living/working in Dupont.
712 7th Street, NW
HipCityVeg openedtheir first D.C. location in Chinatown back in 2016. Any fans? You can check out their menu here.
Updates as both get closer to opening.
“Dear PoPville,
Glenn’s Market on 20th Street was recently the target of a “visit” (a.k.a. undercover set up, a.k.a. sting) by ABRA investigators. A 17-year-old bought an alcoholic beverage to-go (they sell beer, wine, cider, etc. — lots of it locally sourced) and the cashier forgot to ask for his license/birthday.
The person in line right behind the 17-year-old was the ABRA enforcer. Glenn’s was fined $4,000 (!!!!) and forced to close their to-go sections until Sunday. You can still buy a beverage if you’re eating in, but nothing to-go.
Ed. Note: Holiday Hours are
12/26 – 12/28: 12pm – 8pm
12/29 – 12/30: 9am – 9pm
New Year’s Eve: 8am – 9pm
New Year’s Day: 12pm – 8pm
This is a REAL hit for a small merchant.
Yes, the cashier made a mistake and it’s an important regulation to honor for lots of reasons. As the sign says, they did the crime and they’re doing their time.
But the grocery store business is really tough and they make it on VERY small margins. (more…)