910 F Street, NW
“…due to the economic climate and remote work changes in DC and beyond, it was unsustainable. We did our best.”
Thanks to Danny (and Doug) for sharing the news about Pi Pizzeria closing in Penn Quarter: Read More
822 E Street, NW
This was also the former home of the well loved Cedar, hopefully someone good snaps it up: Read More
750 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Raquel for sending the news about Maman coming to 9th Street. The liquor license placard posted says: Read More
photo by Phil
Thanks to Steve for sending: “the incredible band The Baseball Project at the small venue The Hamilton Thursday night at 8! $25 for a supergroup! Yep members of REM ( Peter Buck and Mike Mills!) Steve Wynn, Scott McCaughey and Linda Pitmon. All rock legends! Small venue . Great time! See the link on the Hamilton site! Can’t wait!’
11th and F Street, NW
In July we heard some scuttlebutt that a CVS could be taking over some of the space. Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Showed up at Drybar Penn Quarter for my 8am and was greeted but this notice dated 28June which is strange considering I just booked the appointment Monday (10July) and received a confirmation email last night… Read More
11th and F Street, NW
Last week we learned that the H&M in Penn Quarter would be closing August 5th. Read More
Thanks to FJ for sending:
“H&M on F St NW closing! (1025 F Street, NW) Interesting to see given how there’s a push to save downtown.” Read More
836 F Street, NW photos courtesy Nando’s
From Nando’s:
“On June 12th, 2023, Nando’s Flies the Coop to 836 F Street, NW
New Restaurant, Featuring Contemporary South African Design, Replaces Original Nando’s in Chinatown
Nando’s PERi-PERi, the beloved South African restaurant brand recognized around the world for its spicy flame-grilled chicken, opens its new-and-improved flagship location today on F Street in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington. The new Nando’s is at 836 F Street, NW, just a block from the Capital One Arena, in the space once occupied by the Spy Museum.
Nando’s has closed its nearby restaurant on 7th Street in Chinatown, making way for a handsome new location with bespoke South African design. Read More
931 H Street, NW
Yesterday we learned that the highly acclaimed Seven Reasons restaurant on 14th Street “will close its doors by the end of this year.”
I’m now hearing where their new location will likely be – CityCenter! Read More