Neighborhoods - PoPville

A New Whiskey Bar is opening inside DCity Smokehouse’s Anacostia location!

Published April 1, 2025 at 12:35PM

From a press release:

“A whiskey bar launches within DCity Smokehouse, located on Marion Barry Ave SE. This establishment is part of a local chain celebrated for its award-winning selection of smoked meats, which includes brisket, ribs, pork belly, and their renowned wings. The new whiskey bar will feature a curated selection of bourbons, whiskeys, and ryes, carefully chosen to complement the flavors of their smoked meats.

Owner Melvin Hines expressed enthusiasm for the new addition to the brand, stating, “We are very excited to showcase our curated list of small-batched whiskeys, with suggested food pairings from our team. Our goal is to bring an elevated experience to your favorite neighborhood spot.”

The whiskey bar is set to open on Friday, April 18th, (more…)

#openings

BREAKING: Julia’s Empanada Closing Next Door to the old Lucky Bar

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2025 at 11:35AM | Updated April 1, 2025 at 12:20PM

1221 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Jim for sending the sad news about Julia’s: “Today is the last day.” (more…)

Check Out What Cork is Cooking up on Tuesdays

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2025 at 10:25AM | Updated April 2, 2025 at 9:03AM

1805 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Maggie for sharing:

“Cork is now having grilled cheese Tuesdays and I just feel like the entire city should know. Can confirm the French onion grilled cheese is incredible.” (more…)

The evolution of Choongman continues on H Street, NE – Welcome, Chicoba

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 1, 2025 at 8:25AM

1125 H Street, NE

Thanks to G. for sending:

“Choongman became Kangnam now Chicoba”

Looks like chicken will still play a prominent role…

#chicken

Check Out the Ovi Mural coming to Adams Morgan!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2025 at 3:45PM | Updated March 31, 2025 at 5:26PM

Thanks to all who emailed/messaged about the mural going up at the old Suntrust/Police Station/Future Jubilee Housing in Adams Morgan. The great 8. 5 goals away for immortality! Mr. Alex Ovechkin.

Mr. B. Hill in action: (more…)

JUST IN: “Negril DC is closing in May after being open since 1979.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2025 at 2:05PM

Thanks to Flora for sending the sad news about Negril.

Oof, but “with hope of relocation coming soon.” (more…)

“Hit and Run in NOMA (3/29) – A SUV driver slammed into my rear end causing my airbags to deploy and pushed me into the car in front”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2025 at 1:15PM

via google maps

Anyone with information can email me at [email protected] and I’ll pass on to OP thanks.

“Dear PoPville,

I was in a hit and run crash in NOMA Saturday evening. A SUV driver slammed into my rear end causing my airbags to deploy and pushed me into the car in front of me. Unfortunately, the person who hit me did not stop annd drove away. (more…)

An Exclusive I wish I didn’t have: Miss Pixie’s Furnishings & Whatnot… “Very likely to retire at the end of the year…”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2025 at 11:35AM

1830 Columbia Road, NW. thanks to Terry for the heads up and the photo

After 28 years an end of an era nears for Miss Pixie’s (via email):

“Very likely to retire at the end of the year… at 65 I’m ready to retire! (more…)

#end of an era

STAUD is opening a DC Location this Spring

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2025 at 11:00AM

A STAUD, women’s clothing et al is coming to M Street in Georgetown.

Stay tuned for an exact opening date this spring.

#openings

Elsewhere in AdMo – We got some “Used cooking oil drama?”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 31, 2025 at 9:55AM

2008 18th Street, NW previously home to Peking Garden

Thanks to Alex for sending:

“I just saw this industrial cooking oil disposal unit stashed outside the new Chicken Paradise shop on 18th Street and Adams Morgan passive aggressively captioned (more…)