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PoPville Pizza Patrol: Giordano’s Pizza Still Coming to DC!!

By Prince Of Petworth


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.

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Spanish footwear brand, Meermin, coming to DC later this summer/early fall

By Prince Of Petworth

From a press release:

“JLL today announced the signing of a new retail lease with EastBanc Inc. at 3001 M Street NW in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, bringing renowned Spanish footwear brand Meermin to the nation’s capital for the first time. The transaction was completed in March 2026, with the high-end shoe store slated to open in Summer/Fall 2026.

Founded in Mallorca, Spain, Meermin has cultivated a global following for (more…)

Martha Dear “LAUNCHING A CURATED OUTDOOR MARKET” in Mount Pleasant to support keeping their Streatery

By Prince Of Petworth


3110 Mt Pleasant Street, NW

I’m still a little staggered from Dos Gringos closing so wanted to share a bit of positive news from Mount Pleasant via the magnificent Martha Dear:

“THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR OUTDOOR SEATING LATELY. WE ARE KEEPING IT. IT IS COSTLY. IT WILL SHRINK IN SIZE. THE PROCESS WAS EVERYTHING BUT EASY.

TO SUPPORT ALL THIS, WE ARE LAUNCHING A CURATED OUTDOOR MARKET EVERY OTHER SATURDAY THROUGH THE END OF SEPTEMBER. MAY 16TH WILL BE OUR FIRST MARKET DAY: 11AM – 2PM. (more…)

Indochine, French–Vietnamese restaurant, soft opened on H Street, NE!

By Prince Of Petworth


1025 H Street, NE

“Indochine Cuisine & Lounge
A French–Vietnamese inspired dining experience in the heart of DC.
Craft cocktails • Elevated Southeast Asian flavors • Tropical lounge vibes”

Thanks to Jennifer and Austin for sending:

“I’ve appreciated your scuttlebutting on Indochine so far — as Indochine’s neighbor, I’m so glad to say it’s soft opened! Just the restaurant first, with the patio to come soon. Taking eat in and takeout orders. Had the papaya salad, shaking beef, and boba tea — all delicious!” (more…)

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