79 Potomac Ave, SE. photo by Mykl Wu
From an email:
“Cantina El Rey Navy Yard Reopens This Week with Tex-Mex, Bar Games, and “$7 at Seventh” Game-Day Specials
Just in time for baseball season, the team behind El Rey U Street is unveiling a new direction on the SE waterfront. Formerly El Rey Navy Yard, the space reopens April 1 as Cantina El Rey Navy Yard, a reimagined Tex-Mex cantina centered around affordable eats, strong drinks, and a more social, game-driven atmosphere. (more…)
*According to Dan Silverman, 29 year continuous citizen of the District of Columbia (based on thousands of miles, literally, of walkabouts) for a VARIETY of reasons to include but not limited to, Architecture, Parks/Green space, Walkability, Restaurants/Bars/Retail and as is the lingo these days – overall vibe.
Without further ado, fight: (more…)
2001 M Street, NW
Rumble opened here back in April 2019.
“Dear PoPville,
The inside of Rumble looks like it’s stripped of loose stuff (shirts for sale gone) and there’s a DC water collections sheet on the front door.” (more…)
Thanks to A. for sending yesterday morning (Thursday) from Columbia Heights: “WTF.”
Still jarring to see on our city streets, no doubt about it.
15th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending the downtown Maman coming soon signage.
ICYMI: The Cosi closed here back in July 2022.
You can see Maman’s Foggy Bottom menu here.
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photo by Eric P.
People are gonna ask, what the hell was that? Now you can tell ’em. Tell ’em PoPville told you. And go Nats!!
Ed. Note: Unrelated but “The U.S. Military will conduct an Aircraft Flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery, on Friday, April 3, at approximately 3:05PM.
From the Nationals:
“The Washington Nationals will celebrate Opening Day at Nationals Park on Friday, April 3, with a 1:05 p.m. matchup against the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Ballpark gates open at 11:00 a.m., and fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12:15 p.m. to enjoy the pregame ceremonies. The weekend fun will continue on Saturday, April 4, as the Nationals and Budweiser are throwing a 21st Birthday Celebration with special activities and giveaways for fans to enjoy.
Ahead of Friday’s home opener, the Nationals will celebrate baseball’s place in our country’s 250-year history with a special ceremonial first pitch featuring a number of individuals who have helped grow the game. Additionally, the U.S. Army Ceremonial Band will perform the national anthem, America the Beautiful and God Bless America; a representative from Boeing will deliver the game’s lineup card to umpires at home plate; and Mayor Muriel Bowser will give the call to ‘Play Ball!’ The Opening Day pregame ceremonies will also feature 250 military members creating a tunnel in center field for starting lineup and manager introductions; our nation’s colors presented by Joint Armed Forces Color Guard; a giant American flag unfurling in the outfield; and a flyover from four F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 121st Fighter Squadron, D.C. Air National Guard.
Before the start of the game, (more…)
ICYMI: Official Word on Logan Circle Park Closing Monday March 30 through June 15th
Thanks to all who’ve written us and sent the latest from Logan Circle: “Can still walk through the park for the time being…” (more…)
4523 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending the latest: “there’s a South Block going into the old Robeks spot in Tenleytown.”
ICYMI, August 2025: After 20 Years in Tenleytown – Robeks “fruit smoothies and healthy eats” has closed.
January 13, 2026 New “Juice Bar Restaurant” coming to the old Robeks space!!
For those not familiar with South Block: (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
This is not a drill. It is so happening! Finally…?
Thanks to Sarah for sending the menu installation at Wendy’s (above) yesterday. And thanks to Chloe for sending the update below: (more…)
