3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Theresa for sending the latest from the Wendy’s coming back to Petworth: (more…)
Neighborhoods
From an email:
“A long-awaited addition is coming to Art Place at Fort Totten. On Sunday, May 3 at 9am, local concept Tz’ikin Cafe will open a coffee cart pop-up, marking the first dedicated coffee purveyor at Art Place and introducing a new daily stop for the development. (more…)
4461 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Science-backed wellness designed to keep you thriving
Hydralive Therapy® delivers powerful hydration, nutrients, and relief — straight to your bloodstream, right when you need it.”
HydralIVe Therapy will open in the space next door to the recently opened Malabar “modern Indian fare” restaurant (in the old Rosedale et al space.) (more…)
3109 14th Street, NW
Thanks to A. for sending the Tropical Smoothie Cafe update in Columbia Heights:
“It’s taken a long time but the smoothie place in CH has finally opened. Will have to try it and see if Tropiboba is the next it thing 🤣” (more…)
Project Area via NCPC
“Dear PoPville,
The Pennsylvania Avenue Initiative is really ramping up, and it will drastically change Penn Ave.; especially freedom plaza. It will be sliced to accommodate inauguration parades 😅🙈. Public commenting closes on 4/30.”
About the Initiative (more…)
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW also previously home to Medaterra
Any day with double pizza news is a good day in my book!
Ed. Note: Do note, that Via Roma is located just down the block… Not to mention Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza located across from the Zoo.
Well adding the line up is:
“Pastiamo Osteria
Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
Your Neighborhood Osteria”
Thanks to Miguel for sending from the old Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen space in Woodley Park: (more…)
1st and L Street, NE
“Experience the authentic flavors of India with a modern twist. From tandoor-grilled perfection to aromatic biryanis.”
Thanks to kuss for the update in NoMa:
“Metro Spice in Noma (next to Ted’s Bulletin) is now open! I just had the Malai Kofta with Garlic Naan and it’s a solid 9/10!”
Check out the menu: (more…)
919 U Street, NW, note the new logo up top
Thanks to Dan for sending the latest from U Street:
“looks like El Rey will be reopening before Cinco de Mayo!”
ICYMI: The El Rey in Navy Yard reopened as Cantina El Rey earlier this month.
RE U Street:
“The OG.
On the block since 2014, El Rey has been a go-to party spot on U Street for over a decade.. Loud, lively, and just the right amount of messy.
Now, we’re leveling up.
With the addition of pool tables, a refreshed Tex-Mex–inspired menu, and upgraded cocktails featuring margaritas made with house-crafted mixes.
Cantina U Street is your new go-to for 9:30 Club pregames, weekend nights out, and game-day watch parties..”
4714 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: We shared this development with out Patreon supporters a few weeks ago, if you’re looking to be in the early know or just want to support the site, please join us – thanks!
“Smokey’s
Uptown’s Finest 🏆 Serving hot n’ delicious breakfast and lunch in the District for 40+ years”
I was hoping their closure wasn’t true but google now says: “Smokey’s is permanently closed” and a peek in the window: (more…)
14th and F Street, NW previously home to mxdx
“Dear PoPville,
Can you do a follow up on the opening of the Giordano’s Pizza that is supposed to open this spring in DC? You wrote about it back in November 2025 here, and I wanted to see if there was any new information on when it will open. I ate there when I visited Chicago and loved it, and am excited for it to come to DC!”
I contacted Giordano’s Pizza and they tell me: “We’re planning for early summer.”
STAY TUNED for an exact opening date.
For those unfamiliar: (more…)