1 Florida Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Trying to figure out a bit of a mystery. The Florian on North Cap and Florida has a sign for an upcoming coffee shop, Cafe Aida. I can’t find anything about it online. There’s a Viennese chain called Aida but no evidence of affiliation. Build out sounds fancy (acoustic ceiling), New York address, but unclear what’s coming.” (more…)
We shared the news about this hotdog selling sensation on October 24, 2025 at 11:15AM and now there’s a helluva update:
“SHIRT OFF MY BACK, PART II: I write to share that a kind gentleman has, in fact, purchased the shirt off my back for $1000. Lands’ End, dress, French Blue. For artistic integrity and out of respect for his privacy, I took no photos, but perhaps some exist. The SHYSTGEIST is in full swing. Thank you all!”
The dude is seriously already a legend, as one who truly loves RC Cola – here’s his latest note:
“I write here to report that my friend James (left) drove for over 7 hours yesterday, from Johnson City, TN, all the way to the District, simply to relieve our RC Cola situation. I figure 1,992 cans should hold us for awhile.
While fun and laughter are essential to the human spirit, sometimes it’s also important to pause to give situations the dignity and solemnity they deserve. James is an Iraq combat veteran who took time away from his family to help us. James: thank you for your service to this country.”
If you lucky you can catch him at the “Intersection of M St. NE and 1st St. NE” usually around 12-5pm.
“”The Only Honest Ripoff in DC”
Intersection of M St. NE and 1st St. NE
Hours of operation are at owner’s convenience”
Thanks to Josh for sending from NoMa: (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
RIP Rappahannock Oyster Bar but this finally takes the sting out a bit!
Check out Cowbell Seafood & Oyster‘s menu here.
From an email:
“Cowbell Seafood & Oyster (Union Market, 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, 202-204-2559), a new restaurant where tide-to-table seafood meets backcountry character in the heart of Union Market, DC, opens this Thursday, October 23rd. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Newly poured sidewalk scape outside of Salt and Sundry in Union Market (less than 3 days old) is loudly torn up at 1am by Washington Gas. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Somebody thought it would be a good idea to paint a mural on the stairs at the end of the MBT in NoMa on L Street NE. The pattern makes it very hard to tell one step from another. (more…)
Times flies cont. Fun news from Songbyrd:
“we just announced the Songbyrd 10 Year Anniversary Block Party at Union Market on 10/12 during Race The District Weekend!! This is going to be FREE and open to the public on a closed 5th Street NE (more…)
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in the space previously home to Legal Seafoods
Thanks to G. for sending the latest on Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites coming to Union Station: (more…)
1323 4th Street, NE
“STATION DC membership gives you access to our space, tools, resources, and influential networks, empowering you to drive innovation, shape the future, and help America lead in the industries that matter most.”
Thanks to Jodi for sending: Station DC “Members Club focused on tech innovation, etc opening next to Pastis in Union Market” (more…)
320 Florida Ave NE photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Eunoia, NoMA’s newest dining destination rooted in cultural convergence, will open for dinner September 20, 2025 at 320 Florida Ave., NE.
The kitchen is led by Mexico City’s Chef Josa Maldonado, whose pedigree spans The French Laundry, Pujol (Mexico), and the critically acclaimed Jatak (Copenhagen). Maldonado reimagines familar dishes—moles, lasagna and quesadillas—layered with Japanese flavors, fermented accents, and locally sourced produce. (more…)