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All Purpose Riverfront “already have plastic up in the windows” in Navy Yard – Early Scuttlebutt Starting to Trickle Out

Published April 7, 2026 at 11:15AM

79 Potomac Ave, SE

Scuttlebutt: I’m hearing a new pizza options could be in the works…

“Dear PoPville,

Follow up to the AP Riverfront story – they already have plastic up in the windows presumably for the renovation of whoever is taking over the space. No permits posted yet though.” (more…)

Rhode Zaap Thai Coming Soon to Shaw

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 10:30AM

1620 7th Street, NW

Thanks to J. for sending the scoop on the new Thai restaurant coming to Shaw – Rhode Zaap Thai (just of Rhode Island up the block from Dacha and Laotian restaurant Baan Mae.) (more…)

#thai

Costco Gas Pumps will be closing soon for a couple months to replace the pumps at Dakota Crossing

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 9:45AM

photo by JosephLeonardo

Thanks to Frank for letting us know: “went to get gas today at Costco gas station at Dakota Crossing (2438 Market Street, NE), found out it will be closing around April 19th and not opening again till June as they replace all the gas pumps.”

What are you guys paying for gas these days? Looks like it’s around $4.19-$4.29 at the moment?

#gas
#PSA

Rosselli opened in the former Modena space Downtown!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 7, 2026 at 8:25AM

1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)

From a press release:

“Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the Monday, April 6, 2026, official opening of Rosselli, at 1100 New York Ave, NW, (entrance on 12th and H Streets), in the heart of downtown Washington. Bajaj tapped Martin Vahtra of Project Design Associates to transform the former restaurant, Modena, into an exciting new space for enjoying Italian fare. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Cardona has been named the executive chef. The Italian name Rosselli literally means “rose,” the flower. (more…)

#Italian

Logan Circle Surrounded and Fully Fenced

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 6, 2026 at 3:30PM

And so concludes our coverage of Logan Circle being fenced off. Thanks to Ammie for sending the wild photo above.

Stay tuned for a reopening date – ICYMI: (more…)

There’s a new Dispensary on the Ave – Meet ‘The Dispensary’ – Now Open in the National Diving Center space, thus the dolphin…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 6, 2026 at 2:15PM

4932 Wisconsin Ave, NW

“Washington DC’s premier cannabis destination focused on quality, education, and exceptional service.

Elevating wellness through premium cannabis experiences.”

This is the old National Diving Center scuba shop – I was wondering what was coming here: (more…)

Heads Up outside Petworth Metro – “likely looking for an issue. Avoid if possible.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 6, 2026 at 1:30PM

“Dear PoPville,

Male (around 5’8, slight build) at outside Petworth Metro accosting people (including myself) wearing a red hoodie over his head, mirrored sunglasses, and a greenish jacket. Purposefully gets in people’s way and then claims (more…)