
“Dear PoPville,
This little Half Street experiment just north of Nats park was great for awhile. Not sure when they started allowing cars, but sat here about 45 min at Andy’s and witnessed total chaos. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
This little Half Street experiment just north of Nats park was great for awhile. Not sure when they started allowing cars, but sat here about 45 min at Andy’s and witnessed total chaos. (more…)

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Tinette’s coming to ground floor of Maren apartments (71 Potomac Avenue, SE) navy yard”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)

200 Tingey Street, SE
Yesterday we posted about the “Changes coming” to the historic Building 170 in Navy Yard. Two folks responded to us on twitter saying they heard a brewery was coming.
STAY TUNED.

3rd and Tingey Street, SE
Thanks to Sarah for sending from Navy Yard.
Who would be your dream tenant be for this space in the historic Building 170?
And thanks to Jeffrey for sending a wider angle: (more…)

300 Tingey Street, SE. Photo by Rey Lopez
Sad news from Hatoba:
“Dear friends, neighbors and all ramen fans everywhere,
We’re saddened to announce we closed our beloved Hatoba. We found such joy in being a part of the Navy Yard community. Of course, we offer our deepest gratitude to our chefs, back of house and front of house staff.” (more…)

1251 First Street, SE Photo Credit: No Kings Collective
From a press release:
“The Navy Yard neighborhood is about to get a lot tastier with the opening of SEOULSPICE, a fast-casual restaurant specializing in Korean comfort food. Owner Eric Shin is pleased to announce the opening of his seventh SEOULSPICE location on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 1251 First Street, SE, 20003, in the heart of Navy Yard. Known for healthy Korean comfort food and open daily, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., SEOULSPICE is 100% gluten-free and features rice bowls, gimbap burritos (Korritos), japchae noodle bowls, and salads. The menu features original recipes from the Shin family, highlighting the authentic and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine.
As a special treat, SEOULSPICE will give away one complimentary entrée bowl to each in-store customer who visits the new Navy Yard location on Tuesday, June 20, between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. (while supplies last). (more…)

This rental is located at 70 I Street SE near South Capitol. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

25 Potomac Ave, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you’ve heard anything about the opening of The Cove in the former Bardo space in Navy Yard. Super curious since it’s now prime day/outdoor drinking season lol.” (more…)

Ed. Note: Possibly related to the 11:15am Navy Flyover at Arlington National Cemetery? Thanks to Renee for sending a photo of it:

J. reports around 11am: “In case people were wondering what the bangs at Navy Yard were. It was the navy seemingly firing a cannon this morning. Fortunately they waited to do it until I passed by in my kayak heading to Navy Yard.”
To the video: (more…)

Kimchi, Egg, and Cheese photo by Birch Thomas
Any Day Now is in the space formerly home to ABC Pony. It is located in the NOVEL South Capitol at 2 I Street, SE
From a press release:
Opening on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Any Day Now is a casual and comforting all-day restaurant from celebrated chef and restaurateur Tim Ma.
In a nod to the current ways in which we live and work, Any Day Now welcomes guests for everything from breakfast and coffee in a coworking-friendly space to a full-service restaurant and bar at night with creative takes on the intersection of American and global cuisines. (more…)