716 Monroe Street, NE
Super sad news out of Brookland:
“To Our Valued Guests and Community,
After 10 and a half incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to permanently close Brookland Pint. Our final day of service will be Saturday, May 24. (more…)
photo by Nina Palazzolo
“Pancake Brunch is ON at Osteria Morini (301 Water Street, SE)
Osteria Morini has launched their pancake brunch. You can review the full menu here.
Pancakes include: (more…)
1601 14th Street, NW at Q Street
Been getting tons of reports recently. One reader writes yesterday:
“Here is the current situation outside of Le Diplomate right now (see above). A handful of people are protesting. Here is the flyer they are giving out: (more…)
2108 8th Street, NW previously home to Roy Boys
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse brings two of his most celebrated culinary ventures under one roof with the debut of Mélange Foods, Inc., opening May 12, 2025 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
This multi-concept space marks the return of Mélange and Doro Soul Food, with a third concept—Moya, a blend of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines—set to open later this spring. More than a restaurant, Mélange Foods, Inc. is an incubator for cultural expression through food that reflects Taddesse’s French culinary training, East African heritage, and vision to create a hub where bold flavors, personal storytelling, and community converge. (more…)
3414 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Jeremy for sending us the great news yesterday:
“Longtime vacant property 3414 11th St NW next to Queen’s English has been sold and a full gut renovation is underway. (more…)
3519 Connecticut Avenue, NW photos by Tyler
From Wonder:
“Wonder, a new kind of food hall with dozens of locations in the Northeast, including across New York and Philadelphia, is excited to announce the arrival of seven locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
The openings will kick off with the launch of a DC flagship in June in the popular 14th Street corridor (at 1925 14th Street NW), followed by locations in Rosslyn, West End, College Park, Cleveland Park (see photo above), Reston and Franconia. In the DC market, Wonder is proudly partnering with DC Central Kitchen, the city’s iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. (more…)
photos courtesy Cafe Fiorello
From Cafe Fiorello:
“Café Fiorello, a cherished New York City institution known for its famed antipasto bar, house-made pastas, and warm hospitality, is proud to announce the opening of its Washington, D.C. location on May 21st. Located just steps from the White House and The U.S. Capitol at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Café Fiorello will bring a storied legacy to one of the city’s most historic corridors where diners can experience the classic flavors of New York’s Upper West Side. (more…)
1826 Columbia Road, NW
Espanol is coming back to Columbia Road!! Back in 2017 this space was home to El Rincon Espanol which closed and then became home to Morgana Italian restaurant, briefly.
Looks like Espanol is coming back – stay tuned for Meson Espanol!
1770 Euclid Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There was a creep outside of The Line this morning visibly “pleasuring himself” from his car while watching us women working from our laptops. (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending:
“Wanted to update that Letena is applying for alcohol license and I am assuming to have a distillery from Ethiopia from what I gathered for this poster (above).” (more…)