Thanks to Julia for sending: “Signs up behind the old Biergarten location on H, looks like they’re moving forward with the mini-market concept.”
Hill Rag reported:
“There are plans for a indoor retail plaza on the 1300 block of H Street NE –and the family behind the plans, the Askarinams, has business history in DC and faith in the Atlas District. (more…)
1501 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea why there was a line outside studio theater this morning (April 30, 2025)?”
Thanks to Noa for sending:
“Long line at studio theater! You can spot it from Logan Circle. Goes from 14th down P almost half way to the circle. Talked to someone in line. It’s audition day for the studio theater up coming season.“
1309 5th Street NE photo by Eric
@capitolhillphil shared the news last week: “Yasmine Union Market is done. Clearing out their space. Opened Oct 2022.” (more…)
805 V Street, NW, Haikan just before opening back in 2016
Thanks to all who passed on to us the sad news from Haikan:
“After almost 10 years in Shaw, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our beloved Haikan.
The challenges of food costs, Initiative 82 and the economic climate in the city brought us to this decision.
Our last day of service will be Saturday, May 3, 2025. (more…)
DC Fire and EMS reports:
“Update Working Fire 1900 block Vermont Ave NW, although several additional units were requested, a 2nd Alarm was not called. Approx 15 units & 75 personnel on scene. All visible fire extinguished and extension halted. No report of injuries.” (more…)
3401 M Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending the Amorino Gelato news from M Street in Georgetown.
Stay tuned for an opening date!
“Dear PoPville,
As the 6-year anniversary of the work order to fix the torn net approaches, DPR has continued to refuse to address this dangerous situation. I am attaching DGS Oversight Hearing Testimony (PDF) I submitted at a February oversight hearing. Having received no response to my questions, last week I contacted the Office of Risk Management. Less than 24 hours later, the Tort Liability Program Administrator and Assistant Deputy General Counsel in the Office of Risk Management responded (this is a direct quote with names omitted):
“I learned about this issue late in the day yesterday…[names omitted]…We all agree this is a safety issue that must be repaired.”
Unfortunately, (more…)
934 Palmer Alley, NW opened here in 2015
A reader reports: “Fig & Olive is closing permanently. Sunday is the last day. Employees were told on Friday.”
Who can forget…
While their website is still working, calls to the restaurant do not connect with a live human. Stay tuned.
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Ian for sending the ISLA news. (more…)
1128 H Street, NE previously home to Naby’s Island (Jamaican), Cusbah (Indian), and most recently Hakuna Matata (East African)
Thanks to H Street NE for the heads about Feru Ethiopian Cuisine: (more…)