14th and F Street, NW previously home to mxdx
Giordano’s:
“The 1” for Chicago-Style Pizza since 1974! World Famous Stuffed Deep Dish, Traditional Thin Crust, and Tavern-Style.”
Thanks to Katherine for passing on: “Giordano’s has announced the opening date of their DC location: June 9!” (more…)
1155 Dahlia Street, NW
“Celebrating Mexico’s joyful culture through food, music, and warm service in The Parks at Walter Reed”
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to send along a tip that the new Cantina Paraiso opened up in the old Jinya Ramen location in Brightwood- big win in the neighborhood to have another dining option alongside Juneberry Garage. We went for dinner the other day and it was great.”
A peek inside the beautiful space and the goods: (more…)
Fountains Currently Back ON
Thanks to April for sharing the photo above at Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park and to David (and others) for passing on the update from the National Park Service: (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW in the courtyard
Ed. Note: We first heard about their plans back in 2021!!
“A Feel Good Japanese Fast Casual.
EAT. DRINK. PLAY!
Snacks. Sandos. Skewers. Pizza. Soft Serve.
NOW OPEN #ĀKĒDODC”
“Dear PoPville,
Akedo is finally open! Similarly almost no online presence but they seem to be open 11:30 – late night.” (more…)
Photo by Eric P.
Tell your friends. Tell your neighbors. Tell ’em PoPville told you. People are shocked by this EVERY YEAR. Road closures are a pain but this is a historic GREAT event.
Thanks to Katia for sending: “United House of Prayer Parade For All People is. this weekend!!! (BEST day of the year in DC)”
From MPD:
“On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the United House of Prayer Parade will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and a street closure motorists should take into consideration: (more…)
507 T Street, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending this wild blast from the past:
“The famous house of secrets in LeDroit park, known for being cited for noise violations when Prince was playing, is having an estate sale. The owner and host of the infamous parties sadly passed away recently.
Rare (and LAST!) chance to get a look inside:” (more…)
Ed. Note: Based on the title I initially thought the dog was somehow involved in the robbery. Still messed up. Keep your eyes peeled for the stolen dog, Zen.
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in locating a dog taken during a robbery in Southeast.
On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at approximately 7:30 p.m., a suspect approached the victim and snatched the dog’s leash from the victim at the intersection of 14th and T Streets, Southeast. (more…)
16th Street between Euclid and W Street, NW
Here we go again…
“Dear PoPville,
Just walked through Malcolm X and the fountains are off already. Weather related or already broken again?”
STAY TUNED.
A rather confusing post from bumblebirds (303 Pennsylvania Ave, SE) yesterday (thanks to all who passed it on to us):
“Drop in to the pop in because it was never meant to last forever (and you really don’t want to miss it!).
Update: The pop up was scheduled to go thru June so don’t panic we are still open and we can’t wait to see you. Don’t miss your chance to come in!”
I emailed bumblebirds PR for some clarification and was told: (more…)
Ed. Note: I emailed Barry this morning and was told, unfortunately, Greedy is still missing but with your help will hopefully be found soon.
Thanks to Bridget for sending this super sad flyer from 13th and S Street, NW:
“$1,500 Reward
This is Greedy. Greedy is my service cat. On Saturday May 9th, 2026, 1 800 JUNK removed my old sofa, Greedy like(s) to hide inside the sofa, and I think when they took it away, she was inside.
Greedy accompanies me to the hospital as support for my cancer (treatments.) I can’t imagine her not being by my side. (more…)