
1545 New Jersey Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Oasis Coffee at New Jersey Ave and Q st NW recently shut down. They’ve had different concepts under the same name there since I’ve lived in the neighborhood. (more…)

1545 New Jersey Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Oasis Coffee at New Jersey Ave and Q st NW recently shut down. They’ve had different concepts under the same name there since I’ve lived in the neighborhood. (more…)

2619 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Yours Cafe at 2619 Connecticut Ave. is having live jazz with the Herb Scott Duo on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9 pm, no cover. Their dinner menu is not online yet, but they have both Ethiopian and other food — pasta, salmon, chicken, etc. Entrees are around $20 and very tasty. We had (more…)

3236 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to TTSD for sending from “Next to Heritage India on Wisc and Macomb” in the former The Joint space.
The Platinum Suite’s website says: (more…)

Well this is curious indeed. Thanks to Y. for sending around 12:45pm: “The Budweiser Clydesdales just showed up at the Nats ballpark.” (more…)

1815 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to K. for sending last night:
“This evening at the Walgreens north of Dupont Circle (Connecticut Ave & Florida Ave NW), (more…)

5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
“COMING SOON – FEB 2026”
Thanks to our eyes in Friendship Heights, Scott. for sending the new WONDER signage that has sprouted in Friendship Heights (across the street from Trader Joe’s and around the corner from Total Wine.)
“Friendship Heights, meet your cravings expert (more…)

3910 14th Street, NW
Añejo Bar and Grill closed here back in November 2025. Prior to Añejo Bar and Grill the space was home to Sabor Latino.
“DC Al Toque
Latin Cuisine • Bakery Café • Eventos • Bar
🇻🇪 Sabor venezolano en Washington DC
📍 — DC
✨ Apertura Enero 2026″ (more…)

329 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
“Capitol Hill, DC 🇺🇸 | Flavorful Local Fare 🥗 | Brunch, Lunch & Dinner 🍳 | Family-Friendly Patio 🌿 | Cocktails & Happy Hour 🍹 | Est. 1967”
Update from Hawk N Dove’s GM:
“We had a water heater issue and now doing some renovations. We will be open at the end of the month. (Jan. 28th at the latest.)” (more…)

1825 M Street, NW
Update from the broker: “The pond has landed at the Whale! Deal done. Dupont Public Housee – we are making safety, kitchen, and entertainment upgrades to the building to bring it into this century while maintaining all of the classic architecture and will be open this spring in time for everyone to enjoy the World Cup!”
Note: Leading the project will be Rex the GM from Across the Pond (not the previous ownership.)
Back on December 2nd we shared the news that Across The Pond would be moving into the old Sign of the Whale space on M Street. But then were quickly told it was not a done deal yet. I’m happy to report I got the news last night that the deal is now done!! (more…)

1501 Harry Thomas Way, NE
“Dear PoPville,
New DOB permits at 1501 Harry Thomas Way, at Alethia Tanner Park. Detailed to be a ‘gymnasium’ (more…)