1787 Columbia Road, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Al Volo expanding its empire. Soleluna is replacing that nitrogen ice cream shop Across the street from Al Volo and Taqueria Al Lado on Columbia rd.

Saw the owner who I’ve met a few times chatted with him a bit but didn’t get any updates on menu.

They are “hoping” to open on Friday.”

Stay tuned for more on the menu and the exact opening date.



South Dakota and Delafield St NE

“Dear PoPville,

There has been a sign for Z Burger at the convenience store (formerly Four Seasons, now DC Supermart) at South Dakota and Delafield St NE for months – maybe a year?? When I was there last night, I asked about it and the owner said it will open by the end of this month. (more…)


From an email:

“Hi-Lawn, the expansive rooftop bar above Union Market, is collaborating with beloved (and now shuttered) Fado Irish Pub on one of DC’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, from March 2-19. Fadó’s DC and Annapolis, MD locations sadly shuttered in 2020 and 2021, when the pandemic prevented a proper farewell, so Hi-Lawn is giving them the ultimate Irish Goodbye, with two weeks of festivities, including Irish dancers, bagpipers, live music, Irish food and drink specials, rugby viewing & more. (more…)



photo by Cait DeBaun

The official word from Whole Foods:

“We are excited to announce that the Whole Foods Market store in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood (2323 Wisconsin Ave, NW) is now open. As previously announced, the Glover Park store is the first of two Whole Foods Market stores expected to open this year that feature Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology as an option for customers to skip the register.” (more…)


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