2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
The liquor license placard for Onkei says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving Japanese foods and sushi. (more…)
West End
rendering for 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
From an email:
“We are excited to share information about a new full-service social bar and restaurant concept coming to Western Market in early 2022. ExPat Hospitality from partners Chef Tim Ma (American Son/Lucky Danger), Jonas Singer (Union Kitchen/Bling Dog Cafe) and Ben Sislen (Kingfisher/The Crown and the Crow) will open the group’s first venue at Western Market, joining the new food hall’s diverse tenants at 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW. ExPat will be the largest restaurant in Western Market, offering an American style barbecue menu along with other southern staples. (more…)
2301 M Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Landmark Theater West End…has disappeared entirely from the Landmark Theaters website. It was still listed as “Temporarily Closed” not very long ago.”
Ed. Note: Still waiting to hear about E Street and Atlantic plumbing opening dates.
rendering for 2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Westbrook Partners, MRP Realty, and CANA Development are thrilled to announce the forthcoming debut of Western Market (2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) later this summer. Western Market’s modern marketplace will be a one-stop shop for Washingtonians including more than a dozen of the city’s favorite food and beverage vendors all in one place. Today, five more options were announced, (more…)
This rental is located at 2147 O Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1,989 / 1br – 0508ft2 – 1 bed, 1 bath floorplans available at The August (West End) (more…)
Thanks to connor for sending: “22nd and K starbucks closes today at 3PM, another one bites the dust”
Photo by Diane Krauthamer
“Dear PoPville,
My last two visits to the West End branch library have involved secret service and barricades. Apparently, someone who warrants secret service protection has moved into the condos above the library and it is altering use of the library. You no longer can enter the library. You are met on the sidewalk by secret service and staff and assisted there.
Do you know what is going on? Who moved in? Is this permanent or temporary?”
“Dear PoPville,
Tonight was the second time in the last 2-3 weeks that I’ve noticed a napkin tied around around my car’s passenger side door handle while it was street parked in West End on 26th St NW. The first time I noticed it I removed it immediately, but then I noticed a new one again tonight, tied to the same door handle. (more…)
1320 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“David Winer principal, EatWell DC restaurants (www.EatWellDC.com) announced today that Grillfish, in the West End, and The Pig, Logan Circle/14th Street corridor, will temporarily close for the winter this coming Sunday after dinner service.
Those restaurant’s signature menu items will be available for delivery and takeout through EatWell’s Commissary and Logan Tavern restaurants, both on P Street NW in Logan Circle. (more…)
outside 1928 I Street, NW via IG
Thanks to Emily for passing on from Bon Matcha:
“After careful thought and consideration, we regret to say that Bôn Matcha will open its I St windows for the last time on December 13, 2020. For the past three years it has been our great joy and privilege to celebrate our heritage as Asian Americans with all of you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your routines for self-care, your weekend treats, and your midday breaks. Though we close our windows for now, we confess that we don’t believe this is goodbye, but rather, until next time. We have been blessed to be a part of your stories, and we promise that we have many more we’d like to tell. We eagerly look forward to the new hope and opportunity that tomorrow brings and hope to see you soon.” (more…)