
2634 Adams Mill Road, NW
Been waiting a long time for this. Wait no longer: (more…)

2634 Adams Mill Road, NW
Been waiting a long time for this. Wait no longer: (more…)

3109 M Street, NW
Crumbs & Whiskers Workers United shared their big news yesterday:
“On Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, Crumbs & Whiskers DC officially became the first unionized cat cafe in the world. This is a monumental moment for the staff who have been working tirelessly toward this for the past year.”
The Crumbs & Whiskers website is showing that ticket reservations are available once again starting March 11th: (more…)

“Interior of Capitano. Photo courtesy of Nina Palazzolo.”
From a press release:
“Capitano, a new Italian dining destination, is set to open this March in Washington, DC. Located at The Wharf DC – DC’s dynamic waterfront neighborhood – Capitano (975 7th Street, SW) will bring the warmth of Italy to the heart of the capital, with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu inspired by Southern and Coastal Italian cuisine.
Capitano blends tradition with a touch of modern ease. It’s approachable, never fussy and where a plate of housemade pasta or the day’s crudo feels just as natural with a spritz at lunch as it does with a bottle of wine under the evening lights. (more…)

3800 block Kansas Ave, NW photo by DC Fire and EMS
Thanks to A. for reporting: “Several fire trucks (4+) , ambulances (3+) and other emergency vehicles dispatched to Kansas and Randolph to combat what looks like a rowhouse with smoke billowing out.” (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
I’m watching construction at the Marine Barracks Annex at 7th & L Street SE and when I look up some of the documents, they state there will be a 105 foot entry tower. BUT, the documents reference the Height Limit Act, (more…)

2153 P Street, NW
“Your neighborhood Chicago-Italian restaurant and tavern. Coming 2026.”
Thanks to Stephen for sending the new paint job going up at the old Duffy’s space on P Street. Last week we learned that La Merna was coming: (more…)

Goodness. Look at this tease from District Larder Co. coming to the old Domku space on Upshur Street, NW in Petworth.
“The future is bright… here’s a glimpse of what you can expect when you come through our door.” (more…)

1442 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to David for sending: “Streets Market signage has gone up at Potomac Ave Metro.”
Ed. Note: Last week we broke the news about (more…)

Yesterday afternoon we shared a Good Stuff Eatery Update (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE): Next Concept opening March 16th!! A tipster has filled in the gaps. When Good Stuff first announced their new plans that they’ll “hatch something brand-new in the space.” So this tracks!!
Sunny Side Restaurant Group’s website says:
“BUMBLE BIRDS
Some folks say it’s in our secret recipe, others claim it’s the quality of our birds. We say that what makes Bumble Birds chicken extraordinary — in fact, something worth squawking about — is more than just chicken. Don’t get us wrong: (more…)

2501 Porter Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to inform you of a terrible tragedy that took place at 2501 Porter in Cleveland Park. Yesterday around 2:15pm there was a huge police presence around the front of the building with yellow police tape around part of the front where some of the first-floor patios are.
Residents of the building (including myself) received the attached email (see below.) (more…)