Ed. Note: This space was previously home to a Corner Bakery and a Le Pain Quotidien.
Thanks to J. for sending:
“I saw this today. Under the new Wolfgang Puck Bites place. This went up in the past day or so. I think the pink is a little much, but at the same time, if something is moving into the space, I’m good with any color.”
To me it looks like it could be the background to a coming Joe & the Juice: (more…)
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“🇮🇹 Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
✨ Your Neighborhood Osteria
👉 Coming Soon — Woodley Park”
A peek inside:
“Almost ready. 👀
The room is almost ready, and it’s exactly what Woodley Park deserves. A neighborhood Italian spot where you actually want to slow down. 🇮🇹”
The placard for Pastiamo Osteria says: (more…)
1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Oakberry, La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza
We first broke the news that Delhi Belly! Indian Street Food! was “coming soon” back in August 2025. It’s looking super close now: (more…)
4th and 6th Street, NE at Maryland Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Thanks to L. for sending the “update regarding the park remodel. It’s complete and new benches.” (more…)
from the PoPville archives circa 2008
“Dear PoPville,
I’m wondering if anyone else has been experiencing a recent rash of trash can thefts.
I’ve lived in the same building in Capitol Hill for the past 4+ years and never had any issues, but in less than a year we’ve now had our city trash can mysteriously disappear three times (on June 23, April 13, and May 26). The first time we assumed it was taken my accident by a neighbor, until it never turned back up. The second time was less amusing, especially since despite many calls to 311 and filing a police report at their request we still hadn’t received a replacement after months. Our small 3-unit building only has two cans total, so that meant when the second can was taken (stolen?) we didn’t have anywhere to put trash at all for a couple weeks. Finally after contacting the casework team for our councilmember we received a replacement less than a month ago… Only for it to disappear again this morning (Tuesday) by 10 a.m. (more…)
IMPORTANT PSA:
“What: Petworth PorchFest, DC’s largest, award-winning neighborhood music festival, featuring around 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across the Greater Petworth neighborhood. The schedule is available here.
When: Saturday, May 30th, with music on porches across the neighborhood from (more…)
rendering at 1000 H Street, NW
From an email:
“Grand Hyatt Washington is opening a new dining concept, Oribu, on June 26, 2026.
Named after the Japanese word for olive, a symbol of nourishment and quiet strength, Oribu draws inspiration from the historic trade routes connecting Asia to the Mediterranean, blending Japanese culinary precision with Mediterranean richness. The interior mirrors this cultural journey with a curving rattan chandelier that guides guests from a Japanese-inspired bar through vibrant interiors evoking the Mediterranean coastline.”
More info: (more…)
1515 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“HOSŪ (호수) — lake in Korean. Quiet strength. Natural confidence.”
I was wondering what HOSU Korea was about: (more…)
1345 S Street, NW.
“really soon. opening june 2.”
Great news from from some of the Snappy’s folks who are opening up Franks Wild Years in Logan Circle/U Street:
“Ready for the next phase (where we can actually have people here). Opening June 2.” (more…)
Thanks to Dave for sending from the Safeway on 17th Street:
“Turn in your PENNIES from your Piggy Bank to us for
FREE!
Due to the U.S. Treasury stopping the production of the penny, we are asking, if possible, to give us your pennies in exchange for cash and/or nickels, dimes or quarters.
Thank you for your help!”