Georgetown - PoPville

Oakberry opens in former La Jolie Bleue Bakery space on Wisconsin

Published January 20, 2023 at 8:35AM

1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza

Oakberry’s website says:

“OAKBERRY AÇAÍ BOWLS is a company designed to meet an unattended demand in the food market: healthy fast food. (more…)

#fast casual

Banana Republic closed in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 19, 2023 at 10:35AM

3200 M Street, NW at Wisconsin

Thanks to Rifka for sending: “Banana Republic in Georgetown had its last day Saturday. Shop was almost completely empty and they didn’t have info about if they planned to have a store in DC in the futures, since the Penn Quarter store closed last year.–”

Looks like Banana Republic fans will have to head to Friendship Heights just over the border in Maryland at 5430 Wisconsin Ave.

#end of an era

ching ching CHA, “A Chinese Tea House”, closing in Georgetown January 29th “to be continued in Dupont…”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 17, 2023 at 12:45PM

1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Jeremy and everyone else who passed on from ching ching CHA: (more…)

Photos: DC Fire and EMS Rescue “Adult male stuck up to his waist in the mud along the canal.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 3, 2023 at 2:35PM

DC Fire and EMS reported Sunday morning: “Technical rescue Canal Rd NW approximately 1 mile prior to Fletchers Boathouse. Adult male stuck up to his waist in the mud along the canal. He appears uninjured. Working to remove him to safety.”

Thanks to Nancy for sending photos: (more…)

District Doughnut opening in the OG Sweetgreen (Little Tavern) space this February!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 23, 2022 at 11:35AM | Updated December 23, 2022 at 12:22PM

3333 M Street, NW courtesy District Doughnut

District Doughnut shares the exciting news yesterday:

“We’re bringing the happiness back to GEORGETOWN @ 3333 M St NW!

Coming February 2023!”

Bandier pop up in Georgetown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 21, 2022 at 8:35AM

2922 M Street, NW

Thanks to Mia for sending: “Female athletic clothing company Bandier popping up in Georgetown. Opened last Saturday.”

Yalla! Yellow Georgetown opened this weekend!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 14, 2022 at 12:45PM

1524 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Thanks to Duane for sending: “Yellow cafe opened in Georgetown this weekend. Currently closed Monday & Tuesday. Open Wednesday – Sunday. Excited for Wednesday” (more…)

“L’Avant-Garde, the highly anticipated contemporary brasserie, officially opened in Georgetown”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 8, 2022 at 11:45AM

2915 M Street, NW previously home to Maxime and long time home to The Guards

From an email:

“L’Avant-Garde, the highly anticipated contemporary brasserie, officially opened its doors, Wednesday, December 7th, 2022 in Georgetown.

photos courtesy L’Avant-Garde

L’Avant-Garde Dinner Menu (PDF)

The French restaurant comes from Fady Saba, known for the eclectic cocktail bar L’Annexe just next door, and Chef Giles Epié, who was the youngest ever Michelin-starred chef in his native France. (more…)