“Dear PoPville,
I’m a volunteer at City Wildlife. There are a large number of pigeons currently trapped about 20 feet off the ground at the metro station (see attached pics). I’ve spoken with one of the station managers, who said dead pigeons are falling every night when he closes the station gate. However, (more…)
Thanks to Elaine for sending:
“I was walking around Navy Yard with my family and saw the new restaurant in the recently closed All Purpose Pizzeria.
The new restaurant is Brasserie Catahoula (Louisiana Cuisine)!”
ICYMI: Catahoula: Cajun, Creole, & Cocktails coming to Navy Yard! (more…)
227 Harry Thomas Way NE photo courtesy Landscape Architecture Photographs
Exciting update about Tommy’s Tacos:
“a Tex Mex taco counter on the metropolitan branch trail in Alethia Tanner Park. Breakfast tacos all day, fajita tacos, chips and queso are just a few things (more…)
1700 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“Uchi, the sushi-centered restaurant that launched in Austin to national acclaim, will open its much-anticipated DC location on May 12 at 1700 M St. NW, bringing its creative marrying of global ingredients with traditional Japanese flavors and technique to the region’s diners for the first time.
Founded by Chef Tyson Cole, a rare American sushi master and James Beard Award winner for Best Chef Southwest, and operated by Austin’s Hai Hospitality, Uchi features an expansive menu of creative cool and hot dishes, sashimi, makimono, yakimono and tempura; an ever-changing omakase experience; and beloved happy hour, offering something for every palate. Renowned for its approachable, knowledgeable hospitality, Uchi turns every seat in the house into a memorable, one-on-one omakase-style experience.
Uchi DC will be led by (more…)
3704 14th Street, NW
“Mexican Seafood & Pizza Inspired by Mexico’s Coastal Communities.”
Anafre opened here in the before times back in 2019.
ICYMI: We spoke about what’s coming to the old French’s Cleaners next door last week.
Big news from Anafre: (more…)
1443 P Street, NW previously home to Commissary
“PURA VIDA MIAMI
Health Food Restaurant
ALL DAY CAFE ✨
Health is Happiness
Better For You Gelato”
Thanks to Todd and Noa for sharing. Noa writes us on Wednesday: “One of people doing work inside says opening in a month or two” (more…)
3421 Connecticut Ave, NW
I keep getting asked about the status of Highlands Tavern coming to the old Cleveland Park Bar and Grill space and I’m happy to report some progress. Construction is in full effect!
Renovated roof deck: (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sharing the festivities at Ben’s Chili Bowl with us: “It was a great scene in front on Ben’s for the grand reopening.” (more…)
618 H Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Here is the latest photo of our Mabel Lee mural, located at Chinatown Gardens, 618 H Street NW — in the heart of Chinatown. It will be finished in the coming weeks, and we are excited about this beautiful and stunning public art that will honor a Chinese American suffragist, who fought for a constitutional right that she was denied.
In 1912, (more…)
Update from MPD:
“MPD is on the scene of a barricade situation involving a subject who walked on top of the Fredrick Douglass Memorial Bridge. MPD’s negotiators are on the scene. Please avoid the area as we work to resolve the incident.”
Thanks to Jennifer for sharing with us from the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge:
“Person on top of the bridge between navy yard and anacostia – big police presence” (more…)