1 M Street, SE

From a press release:

Llamabar, a vibrant new café offering fresh, locally sourced, grass fed and organic delights, is thrilled to announce it’s opening this in the heart of DC’s Navy Yard neighborhood.

Llamabar is more than just a café—it’s a community hub where great food meets great connections. Visitors can look forward to a curated menu featuring mouthwatering sandwiches, crisp salads, energizing açaí bowls, refreshing smoothies, and rejuvenating cold-pressed juices, all crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients to nourish the body and delight the palate. They also offer what some are calling the “viral” wagyu chopped cheese sandwich that’s a must try. (more…)



Dining Room photo by Scott Suchman

From a press release:

“Chef and owner Danny Lledó is set to open his much anticipated El Taller del Xiquet (2404 Wisconsin Avenue NW; 202-913-4671) tomorrow. Located on the street-level of his renowned, Michelin-starred, AAA five-diamond destination, Xiquet, El Taller, or Xiquet’s Workshop, offers guests a chance to experience Lledó’s refined Spanish cooking in a sleek, convivial setting.

El Taller del Xiquet has 14 seats, offering a truly intimate dining experience. In this workshop space, Lledó is set to experiment with creative dishes that will evolve over time. Guests are invited to make selections from decadent dishes without the commitment of a prix fixe tasting menu. The restaurant’s inaugural menu offers a customizable culinary tour of coastal Spain showcasing the best of the region’s agri- and aquaculture. (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

It first appeared on 11/21. And I’ll give it a little bit of time, maybe they were loading/unloading and I get it. I don’t get mad at the delivery folks who stop in front of it. But that Friday morning was a big nope for me.

After three days of reporting it (by then it had one ticket and a “Gone on Arrvial”) and it still there, I had enough. Really it was the “GOA” that did it for me. Fuck you, Parking Enforcment, if you “can’t see it” I will help you see it. (more…)



913 U Street, NW

OK then turns it out it was just a matter of time after all…

Thanks to all who messaged us about the end of the “All-partisan bar, putting the ‘lit’ in ‘politics’ since 2024!” – Political Pattie’s.

Fox 5 reported last night:

“Political Pattie’s on 9th and U St. was only open 75 days. On Wednesday, they shut down for good.” (more…)



1321 Linden Court, NE

From a press release:

Providencia proudly announces chef Paola Velez as co-owner and co-chef of the newly opened Asian-Latin neighborhood cocktail bar. A visionary in the culinary world, Velez brings her creative expertise and cultural storytelling to Providencia, where she and fellow James Beard-nominated chef Erik Bruner-Yang collaborate to craft an inclusive, joyful dining experience.

This latest venture on Washington, D.C.’s H street corridor infuses Asian and Latin American culinary traditions, offering a distinctive dining and beverage experience in the city’s vibrant food scene. Together with the team, Velez leads Providencia as a space where innovative flavors come together in unexpected, delicious ways.

“With Providencia, we’re weaving a story of culinary joy and herencia (heritage),” says Velez. “Being back in the kitchen has rekindled my love for creating experiences that connect people. This isn’t just a bar; it’s a celebration of our roots and the powerful stories that come with them.”

Providencia is more than a cocktail bar—it’s a cultural gathering place where the community can enjoy rotating secret menus, seasonal specials and guest chef collaborations. Co-owners Erik Bruner-Yang, Paola Velez, Pedro Tobar, and Daniel Gonzalez invite guests to experience this vibrant space and its cross-cultural flavors, one of D.C.’s most intimate dining spots with just 22 seats.

Menu Highlights: (more…)


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