1101 17th Street, NW
“CLOSED!!!! DC’s premier destination for lunch, happy hour, dinner & late night serving modern American fare.”
From BarcodeDC on Sunday:
“We appreciate all the love given over the years. We’ve been rocking Barcode since 2012 (more…)
12th and Jackson Street, NE. Brookland’s Finest opened here back in June 2014 and closed in April 2025.
While Brookland’s Finest closure still stings, this is a bit of good news for neighbors nearby. I’m hearing that a new Irish Pub called The Harp will be taking over the space: (more…)
950 15th Street, NW
“Serving Low Country Cuisine since 1993
Low-Country Cuisine. The Soul of Washington, D.C. Gracious service and Southern Hospitality.”
WBJ first reported back in July:
“Georgia Brown’s poised to close”
And it sounds like it actually happened yesterday. Lots of chatter online about Georgia Brown’s having closed. Their website and phone are still live but their social media hasn’t been updated since the end of June. Perhaps more tellingly, there are no longer any open reservation spots available: (more…)
1330 U Street, NW previously home to Fainting Goat and, briefly, Enigma
“GameOn bar + arcade was founded in 2022 by co-owners / married couple Eli and Casey Linthicum with their first location in Annapolis. GameOn bar + arcade was nationally ranked within their 1st year open as the Top 21 Best Arcade in the US!”
Check out their menus here.
From GameOn bar+arcade:
“We are now expanding to DC at 1330 U Street (14th & U) and are planning on opening this fall! (more…)
3060 M Street, NW
My friends, if I ever told you there was a time, well, there was a time…
Thanks to Graham for sending: “Ladurée in Georgetown gone!!!”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Major cleanup at the Tenleytown Whole Foods. Thanks to David for sending last night around 7pm:
“Overhead pipe burst in Whole Foods today, making a mess of their produce section. I was only able to photograph the aftermath…”
Anyone happen to see how it’s looking this morning?
Thanks to Erinn for sending:
“She is there everyday! She has $4 jumbo hot dogs and $3 regular sized (normal or spicy for both). Cash only. She closes at 5pm.”
“Dear PoPville,
Not sure how long this change has been in effect but I’ve seen at least two drivers who didn’t know that Ontario Rd NW in Adams Morgan switched to one way. Big clue for those folks must’ve the missing traffic light signal facing that direction as they waited – and waited – to make a left turn onto Columbia, but by that point they were committed.”
1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Wonder
From a press release:
“After the sensational, much-buzzed-about openings of its first two DC-area locations, Wonder, the next-generation food hall satisfying diners’ cravings by making delicious fare from the nation’s best restaurants and chefs available in a single order, is thrilled to announce the Sept. 4 launch of its third Washington-area location, in West End.
A stone’s throw from George Washington and Georgetown universities, the World Bank, and dozens of medical offices and hotels, Wonder West End is opening in the heart of this bustling neighborhood, making dining in and incredibly fast, free pickup and delivery easier and more convenient than ever. A grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting beginning at 4:30 will feature samples from Wonder’s restaurant partners, live music with DJ Tezrah, and exclusive Wonder gifts. (more…)
1611 Eckington Place, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Earlier this week, seemingly overnight, all signage and fixtures at Eckington Hall disappeared. The Hall is (was?) a quaint local arts and entertainment venue on Quincy Lane. If it’s gone, that’s sad.”
Eckington Hall’s website currently says: (more…)