5th and Massachusetts Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like Paris Baguette opening on Mass and 5th NW next to the Sweetgreen. The person putting up the posters said it might open by the end of the year. Glad to see it and hope more spots fill some of the recent vacancies we’ve had.” (more…)
1201 5th Street, NW at M Street previously home to a very fun liquor store.
Well this is awesome. Local ANC rep Rachelle Nigro shared the exciting news:
“Fuji Market is coming to 1201 5th St NW. Today I spoke with Ms. Myung Lee, the proprietor who will be operating the space, and she confirmed the build‑out is underway. Fuji Market will offer Japanese and Korean food products, (more…)
919 5th Street, NW
ICYMI: Queen’s English New Streatery in Columbia Heights Opened, Looking Good!
Whoa, that was fast! Last Tuesday we noted that ‘Down Goes the Prost Streatery in the Squangle – HOWEVER, There will be a rebuild!’ And rebuild with haste! (more…)
919 5th Street, NW
“Authentic Bavarian dishes, a rotating list of 11 German and Austrian draft beers, and one of DC’s best patios make Prost a must visit! Willkommen!”
Thanks to Wood for sending some photos from Prost yesterday. Prost shared on Sunday: (more…)
438 Massachusetts Ave, NW
A farewell note from the folks at Present Company Public House:
“To our wonderful community,
We’ve been putting this off for a long time – maybe longer than we should have – because it’s a difficult reality to confront. And because it’s been a rough several years for the DC restaurant and bar scene, and it’s sad to chalk up another tally on the wrong side of the board. But it’s time to say goodbye.
Present Company Public House will be closing to the public on May 31st.
It’s been a challenging ride, (more…)
1065 5th Street, NW previously home to Sweetgreen
Thanks to Stephen for sending the update:
“The Yu Noodles at City Vista is open now!” (more…)
1025 5th Street, NW at K Street
“our mt. vernon location is permanently closed.
we’re incredibly grateful to the guests, team members, and community who have supported us here. we hope to keep seeing familiar faces in the dmv area at the wharf, pike + rose in bethesda, md and a new location opening in loudoun, va in late 2026.”
Thanks to Jason for sending last Wednesday: “Looks like BarTaco at 5th & K is calling it quits. Full on moving out kitchen equipment and dining room is almost empty. :(”
Thanks to Ruben for sending the bartaco closing note: (more…)
photo by banjaxx
From Events DC:
“The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will host Awesome Con from March 13 – 15, 2026. The estimated attendance for the event is 25,500 people.
Awesome Con dates: (more…)
414 K Street, NW
2Fifty shares some frustration this morning:
“This sucks. Someone broke in last night at our DC location and stole valuables. Our team is safe and we’ll be open at 11am as usual at both locations! At least they didn’t take the barbecue” (more…)
Thanks to Manhu for sending from the 1023 7th St, NW location: “down goes the Mount Vernon Compass.” (more…)