Neighborhoods - PoPville

Whoa, Looks Like the Qargo Coffee outside the Farragut North metro is dunzo

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 14, 2025 at 8:25AM

1001 Connecticut Ave, NW at K Street

Thanks to CDC for sending: “The Qargo Coffee at Farragut North is all gutted and appears done.” (more…)

#closing

Speaking of Masterpieces in Mount Pleasant – Continuing Coverage of the Heller’s Mural Getting Covered, Cont.

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2025 at 1:00PM

3215 Mount Pleasant St, NW

Some have seen some renderings and believe that the mural will be repainted on the new building. I’ll believe it when I see it, but here’s to hoping it happens!

Thanks to Terry for sending the latest from Mount Pleasant: (more…)

Behold the Most Magnificent Snow Sculpture (from whatever we named yesterday’s storm) – “a lovely little Venus de Milo snow lady”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2025 at 12:30PM

Thanks to Linda and Mary for sharing this masterpiece from Mount Pleasant:

“a lovely little Venus de Milo snow lady, by one of my other neighbors, children a freshman at Duke Ellington.”

#Awesome

Barbouzard Signage Up at the old Kellari Space Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2025 at 11:45AM

1700 K Street, NW

“Barbouzard
The spirit of the Mediterranean & the French Riviera in the heart of Downtown D.C., helmed by renowned chef Cedric Maupillier. Opening Spring 2025.”

Thanks to Jim for sending the update at the old Kellari Taverna space: “You can read about the size of the restaurant/summer garden in the middle section of the permit. An ambitious undertaking in the middle of the upheaval downtown.” (more…)

#openings

Chocolate Chocolate has Sold – Farewell (Frances, Ginger and Skip) Party in April – Welcome Helen & Sisay

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2025 at 11:15AM

1130 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Family owned & operated…

making memories in Washington, DC

for over 41 years.”

Thanks to Jim for sending:

“Chocolate Chocolate was sold
They were wonderful merchants.
They will be missed.” (more…)

#chocolate

Pizza Patrol: Continuing to come up aces in Woodley Park – Paper Down as Via Roma nears opening

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 13, 2025 at 10:30AM

2606 Connecticut Ave, NW

Yesterday we shared the news that the new grocery store, Capitol Grocer, had soft opened, despite the snow, in Woodley Park. Thanks to Shawn for sending the latest a few storefronts down:

“Via Roma in Woodley Park looks like it’s close to opening!”

Back in August we learned that Via Roma Pizzeria was coming to the former District Kitchen space in Woodley Park. Via Roma was previously located in Camp Springs, MD.

A peek in the window: (more…)