
3060 M Street, NW
My friends, if I ever told you there was a time, well, there was a time…
Thanks to Graham for sending: “Ladurée in Georgetown gone!!!”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

3060 M Street, NW
My friends, if I ever told you there was a time, well, there was a time…
Thanks to Graham for sending: “Ladurée in Georgetown gone!!!”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

1239 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Huckberry with the good news, finally:
“Hello, Georgetown! It’s been 14 years in the making—and our first-ever store is officially open.
The space is more than just a shop—it’s the culmination of years of adventure, craftsmanship, curation, and storytelling brought to life. And we couldn’t think of a better place to kick off Huckberry in-real-life. (more…)

1220 31st Street, NW, Flor Agrazo and Marco Ferrario on the steps of Flor photo by Mateo Cocito
From a press release:
“Flor. Coffee + Books, a Buenos Aires-inspired café and bookshop, will officially open its doors on Monday, August 18th at 1220 31st St., NW, just above M Street in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. A Grand Opening celebration will take place on August 22nd.
Created by international author Florencia Agrazo and her partner Marco Ferrario, Flor. Coffee + Books will offer specialty coffee, including their own coffee blend from Georgetown’s Grace Street Coffee Roasters, Argentinian and French pastries and soft serve from Dolcezza. The menu will also highlight dishes made with fresh, locally sourced high quality ingredients, including vegetarian and gluten free options. Florencia “Flor” Agrazo is the author of The Gratitude Notebook, a series of 90-day visualization and journaling guides for consciously creating your ideal life. “I’ve always dreamed of creating a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and nourish both body and soul,” says Agrazo. “Flor. is the physical extension of my writing—a place for reflection, creativity, and community.” (more…)

From a press release:
“Argentina’s acclaimed cocktail bar Florería Atlántico and its sister restaurant Brasero Atlántico have officially arrived in Washington, D.C., marking their U.S. debut in the historic Georgetown neighborhood. Guests can now experience the award-winning storytelling, world-class cocktails, and rustic open-fire cuisine that have captivated diners and drinkers in Buenos Aires, Barcelona, and Bahrain.
WHEN: Opening late August/Early September (more…)

1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Pallavi and Adam for sending the news about Cafe Divan. See the parting note: (more…)

1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Oakberry, La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza
Thanks to Eric for sending the latest: “New “Indian street food” restaurant, Delhi Belly, is “opening soon” (more…)

1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Filomena had a Baby!! (more…)

1065 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Kelsey for sending: “In the former Baker’s Daughter spot on Wisconsin Ave” (more…)

3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW courtesy Reverie
Thanks to Daphney (and everyone else) for passing on the sad news from Chef Johnny Spero:
“This is meant to be celebratory—so please don’t take it any other way.
Reverie has shaped me in more ways than I can count. It gave me space to grow through some of life’s biggest challenges all at once—becoming a father, opening a restaurant, and giving up alcohol. It helped me find my voice and define the kind of dining experience I wanted to create—the kind that tells a story, sometimes without needing many words.
I pushed myself to be exactly who I am—not different for the sake of it, but because the food that excited me most was the food I believed in.
And now, I’ve decided to end this chapter on my own terms. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
I came home today (Monday) to find that Parking Enforcement had parked in front of my driveway blocking in our car. (more…)