4340 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Acacia Bistro
Work HAS started at the Dog Haus coming to Van Ness. And scuttlebutt confirmed!
Thanks to Jenny and Kevin for sending word of the Dog Haus coming soon signage: (more…)
Neighborhoods
600 Water Street, SW
From a press release:
“Junto Entertainment announces a celebratory Independence Day week-long par-tee at Putt Across America, a touring pop-up mini golf experience inspired by the most iconic landmarks and landscapes of the United States. From Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6, 2025, and across social channels and email, Putt Across America will be ringing in the Fourth of July with a week of fun featuring surprise gifts, games, and giveaways. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets for any date from June 30 through July 6, 2025 are automatically entered into the week’s festivities, and can keep an eye on their email for these surprises! (more…)
3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
“Martes!” cashier tells me that BestWorld is closing Tuesday. I asked because the stock is clearly depleted.” (more…)
1370 Park Road, NW
Thanks to Nancy for sending: “Space where the sticky fingers was on park road. Some kind of convenience store.” (more…)
First up will be 1248 H Street, NE in the old Hiraya space.
After that will be U Street, NW – any guesses where exactly? (more…)
1539 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
According to folks at The Passenger in Shaw, this weekend was them + Qui Qui’s (“Bringing the Authentic flavors of Puerto Rico to the Nation’s Capital.“) last night because someone bought out the building 😭 the new owners want to turn it into a tavern but nobody has been told anything. We’re devastated 😭”
On google Qui Qui is currently listed as temporarily closed: (more…)
1921 I Street, NW
Their last day was on Friday. I’m told that The building is getting redeveloped but Jetties is looking for a new space somewhere downtown. (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending:
“It’s official. The rumor for the last 3 years that Streets Market will be taking over the Metro Market space at 2130 P Street, NW in Dupont is no longer a rumor. No date yet for opening but I think fall. (more…)
Thanks to C. for sending:
“on Saturday at 4:45 PM at 4th and O and New Jersey NW”
It had been 8 days since we noted a driver had flipped a car.
In more pleasant Truxton Circle news, as I was fixing old photos the other day, back in 2009 a reader found remnants of the Truxton Circle Fountain (more…)
1626 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea why there has been a blocks long line in front of Sette Osteria at 14th and R NW for the past two days?”
It is a Reformation (clothing) sample saleat the old Miss Pixies: (more…)