79 Potomac Ave, SE
Scuttlebutt: I’m hearing a new pizza options could be in the works…
“Dear PoPville,
Follow up to the AP Riverfront story – they already have plastic up in the windows presumably for the renovation of whoever is taking over the space. No permits posted yet though.” (more…)
photo by Victoria Pickering
The heads up from DC Fire and EMS:
“Fireworks Notification
Tonight, 4/4/26, at approximately 8:30 pm, there will be a 15-minute fireworks display on the Anacostia River in the vicinity of Navy Yard.
This presentation is a part of the Cherry Bloss Festival Petalpalooza Celebration.
Please do not be alarmed.”
Again, tell your friends, tell ’em PoPville told you. And prepare your pets.
79 Potomac Ave, SE. photo by Mykl Wu
From an email:
“Cantina El Rey Navy Yard Reopens This Week with Tex-Mex, Bar Games, and “$7 at Seventh” Game-Day Specials
Just in time for baseball season, the team behind El Rey U Street is unveiling a new direction on the SE waterfront. Formerly El Rey Navy Yard, the space reopens April 1 as Cantina El Rey Navy Yard, a reimagined Tex-Mex cantina centered around affordable eats, strong drinks, and a more social, game-driven atmosphere. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
People are gonna ask, what the hell was that? Now you can tell ’em. Tell ’em PoPville told you. And go Nats!!
Ed. Note: Unrelated but “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery, on Friday, April 3, at approximately 3:05PM.
From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals will celebrate Opening Day at Nationals Park on Friday, April 3, with a 1:05 p.m. matchup against the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Ballpark gates open at 11:00 a.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12:15 p.m. to enjoy the pregame ceremonies. The weekend fun will continue on Saturday, April 4, as the Nationals and Budweiser are throwing a 21st Birthday Celebration with special activities and giveaways for fans to enjoy.
Ahead of Friday’s home opener, the Nationals will celebrate baseball’s place in our country’s 250-year history with a special ceremonial first pitch featuring a number of individuals who have helped grow the game. Additionally, the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band will perform the national anthem, America the Beautiful and God Bless America; a representative from Boeing will deliver the game’s lineup card to umpires at home plate; and Mayor Muriel Bowser will give the call to ‘Play Ball!’ The Opening Day pregame ceremonies will also feature 250 military members creating a tunnel in center field for starting lineup and manager introductions; our nation’s colors presented by Joint Armed Forces Color Guard; a giant American flag unfurling in the outfield; and a flyover from four F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 121st Fighter Squadron, D.C. Air National Guard.
Before the start of the game, (more…)
79 Potomac Ave, SE
ICYMI: Last week, All Purpose Riverfront Still Closed in Navy Yard. Reopening Soon?
UPDATE: A rep from All Purpose writes me, “It’s been a great eight years at that space, but All Purpose Hospitality Group has decided to focus efforts on the original All-Purpose location in Shaw and AP Pizza Shop in Bethesda, along with an Aventino coming to IAD this fall.”
“Dear PoPville,
Was just told All Purpose Riverfront is closed for good. They canceled my reservation for an event next month😭”
All Purpose Riverfront has been removed from their website: (more…)
949 1st Street, SE – Half and Eye Street, SE
ICYMI: TOUS les JOURS, “French Asian Bakery”, Coming to Union Market.
Thanks to Kim for sending: “Tous les jours bakery permitting in Navy Yard.” (more…)
79 Potomac Ave, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Do we know if All Purpose riverfront is back open?”
On October 29th All Purpose Riverfront shared: “Heads up, Riverfront friends 🧡
All-Purpose Riverfront will be temporarily closed for maintenance until further notice.
We’ll be back soon, so stay tuned here for updates!
In the meantime, head to Shaw or AP Shop for your pizza needs 🍕”
Then “Riverfront is closed through February 28!”
Two weeks ago they shared: (more…)
Yesterday we shared the news that Skylark was coming to 1201 Half Street, SE in Navy Yard:
“Your new favorite neighborhood bar and pool hall in Navy Yard.”
We got the scoop and lots more news about what’s coming:
“Good news, DC! Skylark Billiards is coming soon! We’ve got five pool tables, 10 draft beers, a wide assortment of bottled and canned beers, frozen and unfrozen cocktails, and Navy Yard’s newest patio where you’re guaranteed to never get a sunburn. It’s going to be everything you didn’t know you needed in your neighborhood. (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Eric for sending from Navy Yard near Nats Park. The liquor license placard for Skylark says: (more…)
