
845 Upshur Street, NW
Happy 5 years to Menya Hosaki!!
“Celebrating 5 years here at Menya Hosaki.
Beyond grateful for these past few years and to receive your love and support. We are truly thankful. (more…)

845 Upshur Street, NW
Happy 5 years to Menya Hosaki!!
“Celebrating 5 years here at Menya Hosaki.
Beyond grateful for these past few years and to receive your love and support. We are truly thankful. (more…)

1660 33rd Street, NW previously home to a used bookstore and more…
Ed. Note: Not to be mistaken with the Lobby Bar.
“The Lobby Lounge | Cocktail & Wine Bar
Georgetown, D.C. | Open Now”
Have a look around: (more…)

720 7th St, NW photo by Mark Lyon
Back in November we learned that a Raising Cane’s was coming to Chinatown. Like, Wawa, Tatte, Call Your Mother, well like everything this place is LOVED by many while many other don’t feel the same, to put it lightly… NEVERTHELESS, (more…)

Tango Pastry at 408 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
A friendly reminder to the community to spread some love to their local businesses on H Street NE would be much appreciated… at least three got broken into last night with cash registers and technology stolen. I’m sure it will be more once people start getting to work and realizing what happened. (more…)

Thanks to Megan for sharing the GoFundMe:
“The PTO of Ida B. Wells Middle School and the PSCO of John Lewis Elementary School are reaching out as neighbors and fellow Ward 4 community members who care deeply about the Hernandez family.
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after dropping his child off at John Lewis Elementary School, our neighbor and friend was suddenly detained by federal agents on his way to work. He has been held at a detention center in Chantilly, Virginia for one week and has since been moved to a detention center in Texas. His wife has only been able to speak with him twice.
The family has called Petworth home for the past eight years. (more…)

1900 M Street, NW
Continuing coverage of Just Salad continues… Their website page is now live for this location so it’s gotta be any day now.
A peek inside reveals they are ready to roll too: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Spotted in Park View. Bike lane included so readers can judge if the punishment fits the crime.” (more…)

1527 14th Street, NW previously the longtime home of Great Wall before 54 Noodles Bar
“Dear PoPville,
Is it known that 54 noodle on 14th St. is now closed? I just walked by and the space is empty.”
Google still says “temporarily closed”:

But the current scene inside is still: (more…)

1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street photo via LoopNet
Thanks to J. for sending the latest about Town Danceboutique 2.0
And the starting bid is $600,000…

photo via LoopNet
The listing says:
“1001 N Capitol Street NE is an exceptional property in NoMa. This former church offers a distinctive opportunity for visionary investors and developers. (more…)