1299 1st Street, SE
Thanks to Josh and Jason (and everyone else) for sending the Takoda update: “Saw this sign being raised on my walk to work this morning and then in place later in the day. It’s on the new building on the corner of First and N Street, SE across from the stadium, next to the Hilton Garden Inn. (more…)
2650 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Ryan for sending around 4pm: “Yo Yo Ma at Russian embassy. He said- “We all have to do something.”
Video: (more…)
327 7th Street, SE photo by Kimberly Kong
Ed. Note: This space was previously home to Montmarte.
Check out the Newland Prefixe Menu here.
From a press release:
“On March 8, chef Andrew Markert will open the doors to Newland located at 327 7th Street SE for its soft opening. Named after the street in the Guilford neighborhood of Baltimore where Markert grew up, Newland is his most ambitious project to date, and represents the culmination of his journey in cooking thus far. The restaurant tells Markert’s story through technique-driven dishes with touches of nostalgia that showcase the elevated cuisine that is the focus of the current moment in his career. It joins Beuchert’s Saloon, his nearly nine-year old Capitol Hill restaurant located around the corner, and the upcoming nearby brick-and-mortar space for Fight Club, his pandemic-era sandwich pop-up, in his growing portfolio of Capitol Hill restaurants. (more…)
1815 M Street, NW
Good news from Bub and Pop’s:
“Our plan for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, is to begin dine in again. We are excited about it and hope you will be too. (more…)
This rental is located at 1409 G St NE. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,000 / 2br – 1150ft2 – 2 bed 2.5 bath condo; Bright, open concept, 1 block from H St (H Street Cooridor) (more…)
2438 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to let you know that the Mokinbird smoked chicken place you wrote about a few weeks ago is open. Really good smoked chicken sandwiches and wings, plus waffle fries (!). Basic menu but delicious. (more…)
2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
From the owner:
“Taco City DC is an amazing Mexican concept. With 12 different Tacos to choose from and an array of some favorite small plates and entrees the people at Woodley park will be delighted to have. Our Taco City in South East and also Brookland NE DC location are doing good. We hope this brings more guest here. Very sad that the Gourmand Grill has to go, with the pandemic and all that’s going on, all the hard work and investment put in that restaurant ended in a blink of an eye. (more…)
1471 P Street, NW
Thanks to G for sending a shot of the new Call Your Mother signage going up on Friday. I walked by on Sunday and was told by an employee out front that they should be opening on Tuesday!!
Update: Full press release: (more…)
1819 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Thomas and Andrew for sending: “Looks like the Astro Doughnuts in the shared storefront at 1819 7th St NW is no longer open after a year there. This tweet confirms it was just a “pop-up”:
“Our pop-up in Shaw has come to an end so head over to our G Street & Falls Church locations to get your doughnut fix”
2461 18th Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent in:
“Madam’s Organ joins World Central Kitchen in raising funds to feed Ukrainian refugees …
Monday March 7 at Madam’s Organ, beginning at 8pm.
Come out to support a good cause while enjoying a live performance by Ukrainian American blues artist Ted Onulak and his band Exit 10!
Madam’s Organ joins World Central Kitchen in raising funds to feed Ukrainian refugees” (more…)