1250 Half Street, SE via google maps
The liquor license placard for this Taco Bell Cantina says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 70 and a Total Occupancy Load of 99.” (more…)
Navy Yard
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Restaurateur Daniella Senior and 5C Hospitality, the team behind Colada Shop and Elegancia, will celebrate the grand opening of Bar Nuestro on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Located at Urby in Navy Yard (1345 Yards Place, SE), the newest member of the 5C family reimagines classic European dishes through the warmth and flavor of Latin America, offering a lively new gathering place for neighbors and diners from across the city.
“Bar Nuestro means ‘our bar,’ and that’s exactly how we want every guest to feel when they walk through the door,” said Daniella Senior, founder of 5C Hospitality. “This is a place built for celebrating, lingering, and sharing great food with the people you love. We can’t wait to welcome everyone in.”
Bar Nuestro carries the same spirit found across every 5C Hospitality concept: (more…)
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The farewell note from OrangeTheory Fitness Navy Yard (82 I Street, SE):
“10 years. Countless workouts. Thousands of memories. One incredible community. 🧡
We are coming to you with unfortunate news this afternoon. After a decade of sweat, laughter, celebrations, milestones, and showing up for one another, the time has come for us to close our doors for good. Through the past few years, we have been unable to gain the traction needed to make our studio in NAVY YARD financially viable. As a result, we regret to inform you that OTF NAVY YARD will be closing permanently as of OCTOBER 31ST 2026. (more…)
1212 4th Street, SE
Last week we learned that TaKorean had closed after 12 years in Navy Yard. I’ve now learned who’s taking over the space. Jersey Mike’s
Check out their menu here and stay tuned for an opening date.
1212 4th Street, SE
Thanks to Hannah for sending:
“I am sharing the sad news that it appears TaKorean closed yesterday after 12 years in business. Many folks down in Navy yard are walking up to the locked doors with sadness. They will be missed! Their union market location is still open.”
THERE WAS A TIME…
“Dear PoPville,
If the taxpayer can find the funds to refurbish the Nats’ stadium, can we assume it is now flush with cash and can afford to fill and maintain the Naval Yard splash pad in 2027? A simple pleasure for a lot of families in DC, that was sadly missing in action in 2026. The Bid did not open it in 2026 (no funds).”
300 Water St, SE
“Kruba Thai Restaurant Permanently Closed
Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for your support over the years.
It has been our pleasure to serve you, and we truly appreciate every visit and every memory shared with us.
Thank you for being part of the Kruba family.”
Thanks to L. for sending: “Kruba Thai in navy yard bites the dust. I ordered from there as recently as last week I think!!! I had no idea they were closing!” (more…)
1247 First Street, SE
Thanks to J. for sending from the Navy Yard RASA:
“For every lunch rush, every regular, every bowl we got to share – thank you. We’ve served our last bowl on this corner, but we’re not going far. Come find us at any of the four RASA locations below.
Mount Vernon Triangle, Mosaic District, Crystal City-National Landing, Rockville Pike.”
Updates when we learn who takes over the space.
69 Q Street, SW, photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Donohoe Hospitality will proudly debut Croix, a Caribbean restaurant and Botanic Bar that brings the full breadth of Caribbean cooking and botanical tradition to Washington, DC, Friday, August 14. Located atop the Cambria Hotel Washington D.C. Navy Yard Riverfront, Croix will add a unique and elegant dining experience to the city’s rooftop landscape through a menu rooted in Crucian culinary heritage, an immersive botanical cocktail program, and a hospitality experience designed around connection, culture, and discovery.
An homage to the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Croix is not a Caribbean-inspired concept—it is a Caribbean-rooted one. The restaurant’s culinary program draws from generations of Caribbean tradition, celebrating ingredients such as breadfruit, callaloo, sorrel, pigeon peas, cassava, and Scotch bonnet peppers through both classic and contemporary techniques and refined presentation. (more…)
photo by Eric Spiegel
From AlertDC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a Gun Salute with 39 LOUD rounds from Washington Navy Yard Wednesday, August 12 at approximately 9:00AM.”
And remember, PLEASE: Tell your friends, tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. They’re going to ask…