
Thanks to B. for sending: “19th street nw taylor gourmet looks closed.”
OP was so close: (more…)

1639 R Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like they are not going to replace the original turret. Surprised historic allowed this. And they put regular shingles on the roof vs slate which looks cheap.” (more…)

1926 17th Street, NW via Three Fifty Bakery, opened here in 2014
Big news from Three Fifty Bakery: “Thanks for the memories, Washington DC. We can’t wait to make new ones in 2023!”
Martha writes: “They said they’re moving to a larger space a few blocks away, at 17th and R.”
STAY TUNED.

photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Daniella Senior and her team at Colada Shop are happy to announce the fifth reincarnation of the popular Cuban concept which will open Wednesday on January 18th at 1900 N St NW. In operation since 2016, Colada Shop is a casual café and eatery where guests come for the quality of offerings and the unmatched hospitality. The chain has captured the hearts of Washingtonians by blending together the cosmopolitan lifestyles with the Cuban traditions of starting and ending the day. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
I was walking in Dupont on 21st and P today (1/5) and noticed that the Valley Brook Tea shop closed! No signs and the space was cleared out. I saw that they moved to a temporary location in the Ven at Embassy Row Hotel around the corner.
I hope they survive since the shop is run by such a lovely couple and we desperately need tea places in the area!!”

2015 Massachusetts Ave, NW
From Valley Brook Tea:
“We’re moving to a temporary location inside The Ven at Embassy Row Hotel at 2015 Massachusetts Ave NW. We will reopen on this Friday, January 6th. We’ll be there for the next 2 months while we continue to figure out the future of Valley Brook Tea. (more…)

photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“DC Vegan, Washington’s premier plant-based Botanical Bar, Delicatessen, Vegan Cheese Shop and beloved Full-Service Caterer, is celebrating the New Year by rolling out a new Italian-American dinner menu (with full dinner service) to meet the growing demand for dining-in customers. The new menu is available after 4pm in the Botanical Bar, with its romantic and nature-inspired decor, one-of-a-kind botanical-themed cocktails, Zero Proof cocktails, local craft beer and vegan wines – and also in the deli. (more…)

1736 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Lee for sending: “Old Le Mirch spot (RIP, favorite Indian spot in DC). Unclear what the genre will be. Looks like they’re still unpacking inside.” (more…)

1528 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Andrea for sending: “signs are up that Panera is coming to the former Beefsteak location by the north entrance of the Dupont Circle metro.” (more…)

1610 20th Street, NW just off Connecticut Ave
Back in July we learned that Thaiverse DC was coming to the former Darlington House (Childe Harold) space in Dupont. New signs are up and some interesting info: (more…)

This rental is located at 1933 18th St, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$2,250 / 1br – 644ft2 – Bright one bedroom in Dupont near Adams Morgan! (Dupont – Adams Morgan) (more…)