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“He flew out of his shoes. I’m just looking to confirm he’s okay and if he has all his teeth.”

Published August 15, 2025 at 12:45PM

“Dear PoPville,

I’m hoping you can help me track down a guy named Jason. On Saturday, Jason had a pretty impressive wipeout and was knocked unconscious after hitting a parked car on 13th St near the Cardozo Hill. My friend and I saw the whole thing and stayed until he was in good hands with the fire department. I’m just looking to confirm he’s okay and if he has all his teeth.

Let him know if he wants to fill in the blanks, my friend and I happy to share the details from our vantage point, but mostly, I’m just relieved he’s safe.”

#good people

EXCLUSIVE (ish) – Desert 5 Spot Opening this September in Union Market/NoMa!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 15, 2025 at 11:15AM

From an email:

“Ten Five Hospitality is proud to announce the Washington D.C. debut of Desert 5 Spot this September. Rooted in the spirit of country music and Americana, the concept blends live performances, retro design, and desert-inspired energy. Following celebrated openings in Los Angeles and New York, the team brings its signature experience to the nation’s capital.

This highly anticipated debut brings Desert 5 Spot’s signature mix of country music, retro 1970s desert vibes, and high-energy live entertainment to the DMV. Guests can expect: (more…)

Chicatana reopened on 14th Street “in this new location” in Columbia Heights!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 15, 2025 at 10:00AM | Updated September 12, 2025 at 9:39AM

1400 Meridian Place, NW on 14th Street

Thanks to K. for sending more good local news:

“Despite all the terribleness out there some good things still happening. Chicatana has temporarily reopened in the space below Trini Vybez at 1400 Meridian Pl NW. Yesterday was the first day back in action!”

AND straight from Chicatana Fine Mexican Cuisine: (more…)

Closed Since a Fire on July 6th, Stoney’s is REOPENING this morning at 11am!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 15, 2025 at 9:15AM

1433 P Street, NW

Thanks to LBB for sharing some desperately needed good news with us last night:

“Hey, PoPville! Happy to report, based on a highly reliable source, that Stoney’s on P will re-open tomorrow morning at 11. For those of us in the neighborhood, that is most welcome news… especially given the other DC-related events of this week.”

AND straight from Stoney’s: (more…)

#PSA

Heads Up Navy Yard: “a total of 43 (LOUD) rounds will be fired” this morning

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 15, 2025 at 9:00AM

photo by Eric Spiegel

From AlertDC: “Gun Salute (Washington Navy Yard)

August 15, at 10AM, a total of 43 (LOUD) rounds will be fired from the Leutze Park Guns as part of a gun salute being conducted at the Washington Navy Yard.”

#PSA

Here’s Where the Wonder is coming in Navy Yard – What’s the early Word on the 14th Street spot?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 15, 2025 at 8:25AM

111 N Street, SE

Thanks to Meg for sending the Wonder coming soon signage in Navy Yard.

When the 14th Street location opened we learned that: (more…)

#openings

Signs of the Times: “NO SUSHI”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2025 at 2:00PM

Spotted at Asia Nine: (more…)

And so Concludes the Capitol Skyline Story – What’s your favorite memory? What’s coming next?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2025 at 1:15PM

10 I Street, SW

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what they’re doing to the once cap skyline hotel? they’ve started putting construction netting up and have the entire building fenced off.” (more…)

Checking in on the Wagshal’s coming to Pennsylvania Ave in the old Breadline space

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2025 at 12:30PM

1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP)

Good news! On my last walkabout I spotted an employee of Wagshal’s who tells me that this “Grand Bodega” should be opening around the end September!! (more…)

Hold Up, ‘DC Doner’ Still Coming or is it ‘Jon’s Joint’ Now? Or Both?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2025 at 11:35AM

1107 19th Street, NW at L Street

Well this is curious. Back in April we learned that DC Doner was coming to the old Dunkin space next door to the Wawa. I went to check on the opening status and noticed a new sign in the window: (more…)

#openings