11th and E Street, NW
Thanks to Jeremy for sending: “Looks like the gutting of Hotel Harrington has finally begun. Doors coming out today.” (more…)
Penn Quarter
11th and E Street, NW
March 3rd 2025, was a terrible, terrible day: E Street Cinema’s Last Day Came Early and Closed Last Night Because of Course it Did – Fin.
Holy. Appears to be getting completely gutted! Anyone hear what’s next? (more…)
915 E Street, NW
“Nine Brew – Coffee & More
Your new favorite place :)
• Penn Quarter, DC • Soft Opening in July •
Located inside Asia Nine (Upper Floor)!”
Thanks to Lee for sending: “a new coffee shop, “Nine Brew”, has opened and is sharing space w Asia 9 in Penn Quarter. They also have bubble tea. The build out is really cute!” (more…)
14th and F Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what the security presence outside of the Willard Hotel is for? (more…)
13th and F Street, NW
The liquor license application for Tresind & Revelry says:
“A Class “C” Tavern with 200 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 300. Applicant requesting Entertainment and Holiday Extension of Hours Endorsements.”
Unclear exactly where but that’s a pretty big space so it looks like they could be coming to the former Banana Republic space that closed in 2022.
STAY TUNED.
14th and F Street, NW
From a press release:
“Giordano’s, the legendary Chicago-based pizzeria known for its iconic stuffed deep-dish pizza, announced today that it will officially open its first Washington, D.C. location on June 9. Located at 600 14th St. NW in the city’s bustling Lafayette Square neighborhood, the restaurant will bring its world-famous Chicago pizza to the heart of the nation’s capital just steps away from the White House.
The new 7,400-square-foot restaurant features seating for more than 180 guests, including a 130-seat dining room, 16-seat bar area, a 20-seat seasonal patio, and a 20-seat private dining area named The Lincoln Room. Guests can expect (more…)
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…)
14th and F Street, NW previously home to mxdx
“Dear PoPville,
Can you do a follow up on the opening of the Giordano’s Pizza that is supposed to open this spring in DC? You wrote about it back in November 2025 here, and I wanted to see if there was any new information on when it will open. I ate there when I visited Chicago and loved it, and am excited for it to come to DC!”
I contacted Giordano’s Pizza and they tell me: “We’re planning for early summer.”
STAY TUNED for an exact opening date.
For those unfamiliar: (more…)
A big week for payphone news concludes with this awesomeness.
“Dear PoPville,
I’m a member of the DC Independent Order of Odd Fellows. I was wandering around the IOOF Temple in Penn Quarter recently and discovered a rotary pay phone from the C+P Telephone days! (more…)
Baked & Wired not the only one turning 25 – happy 25th to Tosca too!!
“25 YEARS OF TOSCA” (1112 F Street, NW) (more…)