529 14th Street, NW on F Street
“Dear PoPville,
Marshalls closed the location in the National Press building closed yesterday. I was surprised since it seemed fully stocked right before the holidays.”
Marshalls opened here in the former Filene’s Basement space back in 2013. (more…)
courtesy Insomnia Cookies
From a press release:
“Insomnia Cookies, the beloved cult brand known for serving warm cookies, ice cream, and more sweets all day and late into the night, is set to open its newest stores in D.C.’s Shaw and Penn Quarter neighborhoods. With the Shaw location just down the street from Howard University and the Penn Quarter location conveniently nestled next to the Capitol One Arena, the two new bakeries help to solidify the brand’s mark on the city as the 4th and 5th Insomnia Cookies locations in D.C. (more…)
12th and E St, NW photos by Mark Lyon
Ed. Note: They are open 10am-7pm today.
Thanks to Mark for sending yesterday: “Is Ollie’s Trolley closing? The junk/antiques are missing.”
Sr. Papi says: “New ownership”
707 G Street, NW
Thanks to Luis for sending:
“Just wanted to share there is a Chick-Fil-A coming to 707 G St NW.” (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
The liquor license placard for The Bazaar by Jose Andres says:
“Total Occupancy Load of 387 with seating for 179 to include a Summer Garden with 28 seats.” (more…)
From a press release:
“The nationally acclaimed Downtown Holiday Market, presented by DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID and Diverse Markets Management, returns to the nation’s capital for its 18th year starting Friday, November 18 through Friday, December 23. On opening day, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser will be kicking off the market during the opening ceremony welcome beginning at 12PM. The spacious, open-air market will take place in the eclectic arts and entertainment corridor in Penn Quarter, filling up two entire blocks of F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets, NW–steps away from the buzzing Capital One Arena and Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. (more…)
836 F Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Nando’s says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 83, Total Occupancy Load of 93, and a Sidewalk Café with 12 Seats.” (more…)
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There is a storefront beside the Navy Memorial named Fooda. I think it is run by José Andrés. It is open on Tuesday and Wednesday from 1130 to 2. Each day is a different food vendor with all different types of cuisine. It is a joy. (more…)
photo by Phil
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to give you (and DC!) a heads up that this guy is still at it. I ran into him with a car full of people (the whole back row was filled and had at least one minor in it) at 14th and F Streets NW (more…)
400 8th Street, NW via Teaism
Last week a reader reported that “Penn Quarter Teaism closed for repairs”. Great update from Teaism:
“GREAT NEWS! Teaism Penn Quarter (*restaurant*) will be back open (TODAY) 9/7! (more…)