
14th and Quincy Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Elizabeth Pupusería & Deli in danger? (more…)

As PoPville gets ready to celebrate our 20 year anniversary this November, I’m gonna lean into historical posts a bit leading up to the party. It occurred to me that I (and we collectively) have a LOT of institutional knowledge. So why not share it from time to time? But mostly because these are just fun to remember! So a ‘Dose of DC History’ is born.
This trivial pursuit question that we first posted back in 2009 is simply stunning:
“What major U.S. city closed its post office at 14th Street and Irving because rodents were eating the mail, in 1998?”
hahaha Columbia Heights represent!! Yikes.
In another dose of dc history, here’s a little video from our IG that we’ll be doing weekly: (more…)

1216 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just wanted to share the Brompton Junction in Georgetown closed just before Christmas–close to zero notice for staff, and none whatsoever to loyal customers. Learned myself 12/28 when I was going to stop in the shop only to discover the remodel already underway…quite a shock!” (more…)

6904 4th Street, NW
Donut Run opened during the rough and tumble Covid times January 2nd 2020 and survived. And thrived. And just turned five!! Awesome. Congrats and here’s to many more delicious donuts.
They shared: (more…)

Thanks to Christina for sending from the door at Yellow’s Georgetown location:
‘Heads Up Habibis!
Starting Monday, January 5th both
YELLOW locations will be closed
for a quick refresh. (more…)

3414 11th Street, NW
“Smoothie & Juice Bar
We can’t say much… but something juicy is coming soon
2026”
Thanks to Jeremy for sharing with us:
“Signage is up for a new juicery called “La Jugueria” – exciting addition to 11th St in a long vacant property!”
Back in June 2025 we learned that:
“Medical Cannabis Retailer, DC Garden Hill, coming to the long vacant space on 11th Street in Columbia Heights but a juice shop will be on the first floor and the medical cannabis retailer will be located upstairs.”
Scuttlebutt confirmed!
STAY TUNED for more on both.

925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
Ed. Note: This is the sister restaurant to the Pho House located at 634 Florida Ave, NW.
I’ve been delinquent in my Pho Patrol – gonna remedy that right now – Pho House had their grand opening on U Street: (more…)

3210 Grace Street, NW
Note: Sister restaurant My Little Chamomile still open!!
Check out their menu here.
Thanks to JW for sending:
“Green almond pantry in Georgetown is temporarily closed” (more…)

“We’ll be taking a short break for repairs. Old Ebbitt Grill will be closed January 5–9 and reopening January 10. See you soon!” (more…)

70 N Street, SE
Thanks to FJ for passing on from Chicken + Whiskey:
“To our Chicken + Whiskey community in the Ballpark District: We are incredibly grateful for all the love and support we received through the years in Navy Yard. 🧡 Thank you!
This isn’t good bye – please join us in Chicken + Whiskey on 14th Street this 2026 and beyond! 🍗🥃” (more…)