Penn Quarter

“Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pizza brand Giordano’s is officially opening its first Washington, D.C. location on June 9” Have a look inside and read all the info

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

PoPville Pizza Patrol: Giordano’s Pizza Still Coming to DC!!

By Prince Of Petworth


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…)

Anyone Know What’s Going On at the Hotel Harrington? Renovations Starting or Squatters?

By Prince Of Petworth


11th and E Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

So we all know the Hotel Harrington has been closed for some time, but today I walked by and noticed some lamps on in the rooms above the former lobby. And then I noticed someone vacuuming and cleaning one of the spaces. Any idea what is going on there? The rest of the building is definitely abandoned and cleaned out, so it was perplexing.

There was definitely someone there again today…

I saw a woman who opened the window and threw birdseed or something out onto the roof. I’m hoping it’s a legit situation though the person is definitely not hiding the fact that she’s there.

Looking forward to hearing anything. It’s such a great location and I’m curious when it will be snapped up. I have this dream of winning the lottery and turning it into a shiny new version of itself.”

Fruitive opening today in Penn Quarter – Get a Free Avocado Toast and a Ginger Immunity Shot

By Prince Of Petworth


701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

Ed. Note: This was the something healthy we wondering about back in December. This space was previously home to a Protein Bar.

From an email:

“Fruitive is opening an expanded Penn Quarter location on Wednesday, February 18 at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The new 2,500-square-foot space will feature the brand’s signature cold-pressed juices, smoothies, vegan waffles, and acai bowls — including a specialty Bolivian-sourced variety backed by a community-led fair-trade model. To celebrate opening day, all guests will receive complimentary Avocado Toast and a Ginger Immunity Shot (while supplies last).”

Full press release: (more…)

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