1118 H Street, NE
Ed. Note: Earlier this month we noted that &pizza on U Street had “temporarily” closed.
H&Pizza – the first of the chain, opened on H Street back in 2012. Currently things are not looking good: (more…)
H Street NE
1248 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending from the Double Up Burger place.
Well this is curious. G. says the sign just went up Friday. Double Up only opened up here back in July. Previously the space was home to the old Hiraya.
Stay tuned.
In the midst of death throes the streetcar saga continues.
In May the Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner broke the big news:
“The DC Streetcar will be phased out after just a little over a decade in service — not much longer than it took to build. In its place Mayor Bowser promises a “next generation streetcar,” otherwise known as an electric bus.“
And now she has an update: “A budget cut means the D.C. Streetcar is shutting down in March instead of July 2027” (more…)
Thanks to Drew for sending: “Big crowd at H Street festival. Great crowd and vibe.” (more…)
photo by Ted Eytan
“Join us in celebrating 20 years of the H Street Festival! 🎉 Happening Saturday, September 20th, this milestone anniversary is one you won’t want to miss. Come enjoy incredible food, music, and community with us right here on H Street.”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the H Street Festival will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be extensive street closures and parking restrictions that motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
600 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Can we talk about/find out why the Whole Foods on H street smells like vomit for the past week???”
Yikes, anyone else noticing this, know what’s up?
courtesy Penguin Random House
From an email:
“WHAT: The Banned Wagon provides hundreds of free copies of banned or challenged books to community members on their tour. Guests will be able to select one book for free (while supplies last). In addition to the free copies of those books, attendees will be able to take further action by sending a note to local representatives through Penguin Random House’s partnership with EveryLibrary.
WHO: Powered by Penguin Random House, in partnership with EveryLibrary and First Book
WHEN + WHERE: (more…)
courtesy Cynthia Bar and Bistro, 502 H Street, NE
Goodness!
From a press release:
“Beginning Saturday, September 13, Cynthia will roll out weekend brunch service, featuring a lineup of satisfying brunch staples, classic cocktails, and two standout additions: bottomless mimosas and bottomless bacon! (more…)
517 H Street, NE previously home to Harvest
Thanks to Leah for sending the good news about Taku: “They officially opened Friday, 9/5 and are serving lunch + dinner!
202 506 5046
They do Carryout as well!”
Check out the menu: (more…)
1015 H Street, NE
Good news from Little Miner and Haymaker:
“Starting 9/9, you can find us at Haymaker Bar on H St every Tuesday serving up quesotacos, nachos, loaded fries & more. 🌮
Come through, grab a cocktail, and let’s make Tuesdays your new favorite night of the week.”