1839 7th Street, NW previously home to Stop Smack’n
Thanks to Andrew for passing on: “Wingstop Coming to Shaw October 14 in the The Shay at 1839 7th St NW, Washington, DC” (more…)
1839 7th Street, NW previously home to Stop Smack’n
Thanks to Andrew for passing on: “Wingstop Coming to Shaw October 14 in the The Shay at 1839 7th St NW, Washington, DC” (more…)
2108 8th Street, NW
From Melange:
“WE’RE GETTING A FRESH NEW LOOK ✨
Temporarily Closed for Renovations & Rebranding (more…)
1336 9th Street, NW
Speaking of action at 9th and O Street, NW – Maxwell has applied for a new streatery:
“Licensee is requesting a Streatery Endorsement with 22 seats.” (more…)
1400 9th Street, NW at 9th and O Street, NW
Excellent update from Genika Café:
“Our soft opening is here! ☕️
Join us this Monday, August 10th, from 9 AM to 1 PM as we open the doors of Genika Café for the first time. (more…)
1400 9th Street, NW at 9th and O Street, NW
“Genika Cafe
Coffeehouse by Day • Tavern by Night
Specialty Coffee from around the world, handcrafted cocktails, and a
welcoming gathering place in the heart of Washington, DC.”
Here’s the latest from the coming Genika Cafe:
“We’re getting closer ❕
We’re working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is ready to give you the best experience and the warmest welcome from day one. (more…)

1018 Rhode Island Ave, NW previously home to Logan Circle liquor, a lifetime ago, and most recently Roasted Boon.
I ran into owner Alfredo Solis who shares the good La Loca news with me – opening date will be late August. (more…)

photo by Eric P.
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP.
“Dear PoPville,
I was sitting at the bar at Tiger Fork on Saturday night (July 11) when a beautiful woman with model like features, dark hair in an updo, pale skin walked past me. I stopped her to tell her I loved her amazing pale, lavender purple dress with stringwork. (more…)

inside the Atlantic Plumbing Landmark Movie Theatre at 2112 8th Street, NW near the 9:30 Club
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like all new seating at Landmark. They didn’t just replace the broken ones. Though some of them are already broken again. (more…)

stock photo from our archives used for a previous unexplained explosion
“Dear PoPville,
My wife and I live in Shaw, and last night (Tuesday) we were woken at approximately 12:30 AM, 2:00 AM, and 4:30 AM by what sounded like small, nearby explosions. These do not sound like typical aerial fireworks, as there is no initial launch noise with a secondary explosion in the air. They also do not have that similar pop and crackle fireworks tend to have. Instead — out of nowhere — they are (more…)

2104 Vermont Ave, NW previously home to the Bottle Collection, which closed in 2024
“Wine 🍷 | Cheese 🧀 | Meat 🍖 | Grocery 🛒 Coming in August!”
Charcuteria’s shares:
“We’re opening Charcuteria DC — a Mediterranean-inspired market and wine bar on U Street NW. Think carefully curated charcuterie, natural wines, good music, and a space that actually feels like yours.”
The liquor license placard for Charcuteria says: (more…)