1101 4th Street, SW
“Modern Vietnamese cuisine & cocktail bar in the heart of D.C.
Fresh. Bold. Saigon-inspired.”
Back in May we learned that 54 Noodles Bar was becoming Saigon Kitchen in Southwest. They recently had their grand opening July 18th! (more…)
3210 Grace Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I am wondering if you have any updates on when Green Almond Pantry will be reopening? It’s such a gem, I miss it so much! Thanks!” (more…)
Thanks to Tom for sending around 9:30am:
“ribbon-cutting at Logan Circle park with NPS and Interior Secretary Burgum. Fencing comes down end of October 😮”
Updates when those wooden fencing are confirmed down..
Woodley Road, NW and Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
The fencing runs all the way down Woodley and there are stacks of more fencing on Wisconsin (to be set up, I guess). No signs indicating anything.”
From the National Cathedral:
“Washington National Cathedral will host a funeral service for U.S. Senator Lindsey O. Graham on July 28 at 2 pm ET. The service is not open to the public. (more…)
1106 H Street, NE
Thanks to G. for sending the updated contact info.
ICYMI: End of an Era on H Street, NE – Mr. Hillman retires after 60 years (more…)
1250 Half Street, SE
Wowza. Sad news from Tap99 in Navy Yard:
“After 5 incredible years, we’re sharing some bittersweet news—TAP99 is closing.
What started as an idea turned into a place full of energy, community, and countless memories. From game days to late nights, you made this place what it was—and we’re so grateful.
We’re going out the best way we know how: (more…)
Thanks to F. for sending Saturday morning around 9:30am: “Car B Que on Montana.”
It had been 8 days since our last carbque.
1537 17th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Can you find out about who’s doing the gutting and remodel of Trio’s and Fox & Hounds?” (more…)
3634 Georgia Ave, NW
“The Looking Glass Lounge
No frills…just vibes that linger.”
More folks are messaging me about a coming closure at the Looking Glass Lounge. There is no official confirmation on their IG/FB but a very good source tells me it’s true and that their last day will July 29th.
Another reader forwards this poster they found on IG: (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
ICYMI: This Wendy’s Re, I guess, soft opened on June 27, 2026 after having been closed since August 27, 2024.
Thanks to T. for sending: “Word is the first 200 customers win Wendy’s for life (for a year?) but that is not confirmed.”
Anyone else hear about giveaways?
STAY TUNED.