655 New York Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Know anything about this? Description of work on the signage outside indicates coffee shop.”
Indeed I do – it’s gonna be a Compass Coffee.
And don’t forget bagels are coming around the corner too.
Mount Vernon Squangle
655 New York Ave, NW
Thanks to Daniel for passing on the photo from Sherri. (And a big happy birthday to Sherri too!!)
Back in December we learned that a 2nd LEON would be opening in D.C.
Check out LEON’s Menus here.
LEON opened their first D.C. location at 1801 L Street, NW back in September.
1017 7th Street, NW
Remember Hogo?
From a press release:
“Pearl’s Bagels is officially coming to the district! Husband-and-wife team Allee and Oliver Cox have signed a lease at 1017 7th Street NW for their new bagel concept “Pearl’s Bagels.” The opening date has not yet been determined, but Allee and Oliver will be working diligently to open their doors as soon as humanly possible.
Pearl’s will serve traditional bagels done right. Our aim is to provide our neighbors with fresh, delicious hand-rolled bagels and high-quality coffee for a reasonable price in a bright and inviting space. At Pearl’s, we believe bagels should be made of simple and abundant ingredients; that’s why we only use flour, water, salt, yeast, honey and a tiny bit of malt (to get that classic bagel-y flavor). Our bagels are boiled in water sweetened with honey before they are baked in a brick oven. Pearl’s was born out of nostalgia (and the craving for a tasty breakfast sandwich) and will offer all the classics, plus a selection of our own unique breakfast and lunch sandwiches. (more…)
1239 9th Street, NW
From an email:
“This Friday (4/12) is National Grilled Cheese Day and I wanted to let you know that the recently opened TinShop Bar, TallBoy, will offer a special deal all day which includes $10 for a sandwich (‘The OG’ Grilled Cheese or the ‘Tom & Cheese’) and a beer (Narragansett or PBR). (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Regarding the lot that was to become an SLS Hotel at 5th and Eye St NW. I noticed this flyer (above) on the lot. Turning this city owned parking lot into a park would be a great idea.”
Think it’s realistically possible?
5th and I Street, NW currently: (more…)
Thanks to Dino for sending. Compass Coffee opened up in the Convention Center back in January 2017. Compass Coffee recently opened up another location in Georgetown and have plans for one near the Convention Center at 655 New York Ave, NW.
“Toscana Market is coming right downstairs from Lydian + Lyric. Soon enough, you’ll have the mouth-watering aromas of an authentic Italian cucina floating through your home. Schedule a tour today.”
Thanks to Sam for sending:
“Lydian + Lyric apartments (440 K Street, NW) posted the attached about Toscana Market coming soon today.”
Ed. Note: Related to the former Toscana Cafe folks? That spot is set to/has become Duet.
Photo by PoPville flickr user Beau Finley
A preemptive answer to why is there so much traffic and/or such a heavy police presence at the Convention Center.
From MPD:
“From Friday, March 22, 2019 through Tuesday, March 26, 2019, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions the public and motorists should take into consideration.
The following streets will be CLOSED from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2019, to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 26, 2019: (more…)
Thanks to Bob for sending yesterday:
“Spotted this on the door of Baby Wale.”
Ed. Note: Restaurants usually reopen in a day or two after receiving one of these. Rajaji is already back in business.
1124 9th Street, NW
via google street view
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been living in the Mount Vernon Triangle area for many years now and as all these new buildings have popped up seemingly overnight, I’m left wondering what is going on with the corner of 6th and K NW? There’s this bizarre looking building that’s sort of dilapidated and on wooden stilt-like structures. (more…)