
1608 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to let you know about Sashimi DC – located inside Rice Market on 14th Street. (more…)

1608 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to let you know about Sashimi DC – located inside Rice Market on 14th Street. (more…)

Thanks to JP for sending:
“What is it? Spotted on K Street downtown. Just looked like a roving advertisement. Or has SkyNet been activated?
Looks too small for one of those delivery robots. Could it really just be a rolling ad (video here)?

3632 Georgia Ave, NW previously home to Mr. Braxton, Marrakech Moroccan Restaurant, Walters AND of course the BLUE BANANA
Thanks to Jessie for sending:
“The signs for Kuro listening bar went up yesterday. This is where Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen used to be. In Park View on Georgia Ave. next to Manny and Olga’s.”
STAY TUNED.

1895 L Street, NW
“We are delighted to announce that KIYOMI is reopening in its new home at the Taicoon building Taicoon Property Partners, 1895 L Street NW.
Join us for our Grand Opening on Tuesday, April 14th, as we unveil an elevated dining experience in our new space.
We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this exciting new chapter with all of our guests.”
New signage is up for KIYOMI by Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino on their front door: (more…)

Thanks to Noa for sending from the much anticipated PopUp Bagels:
“Line all the way to Clyde’s”
I did predict: If you think you’ve seen long lines before well this is bound to take us straight back to 2019. Goodness. Just a hunch… :)
Anyone take a taste?

Thanks to Bobbie Brinegar for sharing a couple of photos from Boulangerie Saint Georges‘ opening day: (more…)

1423 H Street, NW
“Fresh pastries , house made syrups and coffee made with love daily 🥐☕️”
Boom. Childhood Cafe’s 2nd location is a go!
“DC… the wait is over! Our second Childhood Cafe is HERE🤩 (more…)

Thanks to I. for sending: “This afternoon at 4:09pm on Windom Place, NW in the American University Park neighborhood.”
Well, it doesn’t appear anyone was seriously injured so that’s something but can we not…
From DC Fire and EMS: (more…)

3411 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I think captain cookie in Cleveland Park is shuttered?? No one’s been there during operating hours yday and signage is down inside.”
Bummer. There phone number has been disconnected and their website no longer lists the Cleveland Park location. (more…)

“MPD is seeking the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children Saturday night and fled the scene. The operator was part of a larger group of illegal ATV and dirt bike riders.”
Full release from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children and fled the scene Saturday evening in Northwest.
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 14th Street and Chapin Street, Northwest, for the report of a crash. Officers discovered two juvenile males who were injured after being struck by a dirt bike operator as they rode an e-bike in the bike lane. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported one juvenile male unconscious to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The second injured child was treated on scene for minor injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the dirt bike operator lifted the bike onto its back wheel just before the collision. The dirt bike operator fled the scene, continuing northbound on 14th Street with a large group of ATVs and dirt bikes.
The suspect who struck the children, and the larger group of illegal vehicle operators were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in this video: (more…)