1503 17th Street, NW
Amazing. The best.
“Traditional Japanese Fine Dining and Private Omakase.”
From Sushi Taro:
“🎉 We’re Celebrating 40 Years! 🎉
This July, join us as we celebrate 40 wonderful years of serving our community! (more…)
Dupont Circle
P and 22nd Street, NW
Tropical Smoothie Cafe signage is up! (more…)
Thanks to Tom for sending the latest from the Connecticut Avenue Deckover just north of Dupont Circle:
“the beams for CT Ave “lid” going in place tonight. (more…)
1823 Jefferson Place, NW
Established 1978!!
Uh oh, Looks like things have indeed taken a turn at Giovanni’s Trattu :( I was only 13 years off…
I did see one yelp comment that said the space had been sold to new owners so perhaps they are renovating and/or rebranding? There were no permits on the closed door indicating any work/renovations. Certainly seems like an end of an era one way or another…
The phone number on their website has been disconnected and google currently lists them as “temporarily closed”:
“At Giovanni’s Trattu, on of DC’s premier Italian restaurants, we invite you to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the vibrant traditions of Italy, where every dish is a testament to our commitment to quality and authenticity.” (more…)
1829 M Street, NW
“Burnin Bird Hot Chicken
Halal Hormone Free Chicken”
Burnin Bird is now open in the former Bubbie’s space on M Street.
Grand Opening was June 19th: (more…)
Thanks to Michelle for sharing: “These notices about Bagels Etc. anniversary were posted in the shop. It’s at 2122 P Street, NW” (more…)
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1514 Connecticut Ave, NW
Taim opened here back in September 2020. Prior to Taim this space was home to a BGR the burger joint. Updates when we learn who takes over the space next.
“Dear PoPville,
My boyfriend and I tried to pick up Taïm after work yesterday, only to find out it closed sometime in the last few days. (more…)
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will implement temporary nighttime lane closures of the underpass lanes (under Dupont Circle) on Connecticut Avenue NW, between N Street and Q Street, beginning July 9, 2026, for up to four months. The closures are part of the Connecticut Avenue Deckover and Streetscape Project and are necessary for crews to safely install the girders that will serve as the foundation of the deckover portion of the project.
The work will occur over a four-month period: (more…)
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“Dear PoPville,
I was curious if anyone has written to you about this, but there is a strong poop smell at the corner of New Hampshire and Dupont circle between 11Dupont Circle (Old Books a Million) and the hotel on the opposite corner. Been going on for months. (more…)
2130 P Street, NW
But still has a ways to go…
Thanks to GN for sending: “Maybe Streets Market at P and 22nd is going to open at last.”
STAY TUNED.