510 K Street, NW
Thanks to Joey for sending the news about Kaché:
“sign up for new restaurant coming to K & 6th across from AC hotel” (more…)
Mount Vernon Squangle
655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016
Back in December we noted that there was Only One Shouk Still Standing in DC after the Georgetown Shouk location closed.
Thanks to Noa for passing on the sad news:
“Remaining Shouks abruptly closed!! 😭😭 Yesterday was last day :(”
Kosher Food and Drink reported on Tuesday:
“According to the DC Kosher rav hamachshir for Shouk, the restaurant has permanently closed both locations (Rockville, MD and Washington, DC) as of 8:30PM this evening.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the K Street location. There was a time…
200 H Street, NW
Thanks to JR for sharing with us:
“New playground rising at Cobb Park near NJ and Mass”
From DGS:
“Project Description: (more…)
via La Betty
Official word from La Betty (420 K Street, NW):
“our big sis @abakedjoint is moving in with us on 9/10 as La Betty AM. expect the classics you love for breakfast and lunch (hello biscuit sammies 👋🏽) … and some fun new menu additions 🔑 (more…)
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Update from a rep “on behalf of A Baked Joint in regards to your recent post to clarify that we’re not moving due to a rent increase.”
“Dear PoPville,
Due to increased rent in their larger space, A Baked Joint is closing and merging into their smaller next door space la Betty (420 K Street, NW.) (more…)
1065 5th Street, NW previously home to Sweetgreen
Thanks to Stephen for sending:
“They’ve been building out for a couple months now. Noticed that the for lease sticker is on. Can’t remember if that has always been there or if they backed out. Hopefully still coming.” (more…)
1027 7th Street, NW at L Street, NW via Petite Cerise
Thanks to all who sent us the sad news from Petite Cerise:
“We opened Petite Cerise to share our love of French technique and Mid-Atlantic ingredients with our DC community. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces an increased reward for information in the homicide of an intern working for a member of the United States House of Representatives. The reward has been increased thanks to a contribution from our partners at the FBI Washington Field Office.
On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. DC Fire and EMS responded and transported all three victims to area hospitals.
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after all lifesaving measures failed, the adult male victim succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. The decedent has been identified as 21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, of Granby, Massachusetts. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is providing an update on a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night in Northwest.
On Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 10:28 p.m., Third District officers responded to the sound of gunshots in the 1200 block of 7th Street, Northwest. Officers located one adult male unconscious, and an adult female and a 16-year-old male conscious and breathing suffering from gunshot wounds. (more…)
601 K Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
In clearly the most important news in the District, H&H Bagels opened on K Street, near Shouk. I got out early from jury duty, and stopped by to give it a try.
Bottom line grade: C+ (just barely passing)
Cred: Amid a lifetime of bagel consumption, I was a semi-regular at the H&H on Broadway, on the Upper West Side.
Pluses: (more…)