photo by Olaf Zerbock

LOTS of Bloomingdale residents have shared the following concerns/allegations:

“To Whom It May Concern,

We are writing as a united community of residents, homeowners, neighbors, and stakeholders in and around the Reservoir District development—where EYA is actively building and marketing homes—as well as in adjacent neighborhoods who have a long-standing stake in this project.

We are alarmed by the developer’s ongoing efforts to dismantle key promises made to the community—promises that were fundamental to the original mixed-use plan, used to gain community support, and central to EYA’s current marketing strategy to buyers.

The master developer, Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners, is seeking zoning changes that would dramatically reduce the amount of retail and public space, undermine the inclusion of a full-service grocery store, and strip away the very elements that made this development viable and desirable in the first place.

Here is what’s happening in Zoning Case No. 13-14E: (more…)



3143 N Street, NW just off Wisconsin

ICYMI: “This summer, Georgetown will become home to the country’s first authentic Greek ice cream shop with the opening of Yala Greek Ice Cream at 3143 N Street NW.

New type of ice cream for the U.S.: Yala, meaning “milk” in Greek, brings 70 years of traditional Greek ice cream-making from the island of Rhodes to the U.S. That includes the recipe, ingredients, timing and technique to make it. The hand-crafted ice cream is made with farm-fresh milk and cream, and premium ingredients sourced from the Mediterranean, and both local and world-renowned producers. This gives it a uniquely creamy texture and bright, bold flavors that really pop.

American + Greek Flavors: Yala will offer American favorites like vanilla, cookies and cream, and mint chip, plus flavors that celebrate Chrys’ Greek legacy including: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

About two weeks ago I was out walking with my dog and a guy stopped and asked for directions to the metro, said he was from northern Maryland and had to get downtown. As I was helping him with directions it became awkward, (more…)



courtesy Nuli

From a press release:

“Nuli, a first-of-its kind health-forward, fast-casual restaurant showcasing African superfoods and locally grown produce, is set to make its U.S. debut this August in downtown D.C. food hall, The Square, located at 1850 K Street, NW in Washington, DC. Driven by its mission to energize healthier lifestyles through better nutrition, Nuli directly sources fresh farm produce from local growers across the region, combining this with highly nutritious African superfoods to create innovative wraps, stir-fried bowls, salads, juices and smoothies. Introducing its award-winning approach to sustainable, creatively crafted meals, Nuli is helping place Africa as the next frontier in the cultural cuisine category. (more…)



photo by Deb Lindsey

From an email:

“At Selva (1223 Connecticut Ave NW 2nd Floor), culinary storytelling is at the heart of each dish. A vibrant union of prolific nightclub owner and restaurateur Antonis Karagounis’ Mediterranean heritage and Chef Giovanni Orellana’s Latin American roots, this new hot restaurant’s menu and atmosphere celebrates the joy of sharing, exploration, and cultural connection. (more…)


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