3276 M Street, NW previously home to Dean and Deluca

From a press release:

“A collaboration years in the making between James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Stephen Starr and legendary LA chef Nancy Silverton will finally culminate in the opening of the Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Washington DC. The first East Coast location of the restaurant is a major coup for Washingtonians, spotlighting the regional Italian fare that has made Mozza one of LA’s most important restaurants and Silverton one of the world’s most respected chefs.

Located at 3276 M St. NW in the distinctive, standalone former Dean & Deluca space in tony Georgetown, Osteria Mozza will encompass 20,000 square feet dedicated to rustic and traditional Italian food, with a marble-topped Mozzarella Bar, two private dining areas, and a feature you’ll find only at the DC Mozza: (more…)



1100 New York Ave, NW

Sad words from Haad Thai (thanks to A. for passing on):

“I am saddened to inform my customers and friends, many of whom I consider family, that Haad Thai Restaurant will close its doors for the final time on October 26, 2024. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020, we were unable to renegotiate our Lease extension with the Landlord. (more…)



5247 Wisconsin Avenue, NW photo by my daughter

“Dear PoPville,

Breaking news.

Chadwicks / Chatter / Chads / Alley Cat bar has renamed – now Aura.”

Anyone stop by, have/how have things changed?

Ed. Note: We broke the news September 10th :) but the algorithm on social media is just awful these days. A few other folks have also wrote in about this. If you want to make sure you don’t miss a post and want the news as we publish it, please sign up for our free daily roundup newsletter here.”


October 23-27, 2004

Mount Pleasant Cocktail Week 2024 is the inaugural 5 day event in the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood of Washington DC where enthusiasts and bartenders can come together to celebrate and explore the world of craft cocktail and bartending along the Mt. Pleasant Street Corridor that features an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars reflecting the neighborhood’s diverse and vibrant character. This event is an opportunity for the businesses and residents of one of Washington DC’s most unique neighborhoods to come together, network, share knowledge, and to give back to the neighborhood and community that supports us. The main goal of this event is to make improvements in the restoration and preservation of Mount Pleasant by promoting our dynamic cocktail and beverage scene and draw more traffic to the whole commercial corridor. (more…)


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