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…)
576 Florida Ave, NW photo by Brian Liu/toolboxdc
And I’ve found another incredible photo Brian Liu/toolboxdc has shared with us – the old One Drop Records now home to Shaw’s Tavern.
Wild!!
“Dear PoPville,
On June 5th around 8pm, I was hit while riding a CaBi at Florida and 11th Street, NW by a hit and run driver. I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you to the bystanders who came to my aid immediately after. They blocked traffic, called 911, contacted my sister to alert her and sent her pictures of the case number and description of the car/driver the cops got. One kind person even (more…)
2112 8th Street, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending: (more…)
photo by Hawkeye Johnson Photography
From a press release:
“The Grace (1539 Seventh St. NW), the latest restaurant from Chef Sanjay Mandhaiya (Karravaan, Pappe), is set to open July 1 in Shaw. A modern American saloon with well-priced pub favorites and classic, approachable cocktails, the Grace aims to be a neighborhood destination that encourages repeat visits.
The Grace was first announced last year when Mandhaiya, a regular at the longtime DC bar industry hangout the Passenger, purchased the bar with the intention of welcoming neighborhood crowds back. loved the space,” Mandhaiya says. “I always thought that if I get the Passenger, I want to turn this space around to its former glory. It needed a chef’s hand.”
For The Grace, Mandhaiya channels his early years as a chef cooking in large hotels, steakhouses, and American cafés, cooking American food and ending long shifts in the kitchen with an ice-cold craft beer, burger, a classic Reuben, or wings.
The design and vibes skew softer at the Grace, (more…)
9th and W Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We had multiple shots fired tonight (Saturday) around 10:15 pm sounded like a shootout at 9th and W St NW in front of Whole Foods. (more…)
photo by Sarah Cao
The good news from ToriSumi 鳥炭 Yakitori:
“We’re doing it again. All summer in fact.
Starting at 5:00 every Sunday PopFizz (2108 Vermont Avenue, NW) you can find me and my team slinging skewers along side rotating local jazz bands and ice cold bevies. (more…)
624 T Street, NW
From a press release:
“Urban Garden Brewing will open the doors to its first permanent home, Urban Garden Brewhouse, on Friday, June 19, 2026, with a Juneteenth grand opening celebration in Shaw. Founded by brewer, hospitality professional, and native Washingtonian Eamoni Collier, Urban Garden Brewing is recognized as D.C.’s first Black woman-owned brewery. The Juneteenth opening marks a major milestone for the company and a meaningful return to the former Right Proper Brewing space, where Collier spent eight years working earlier in her career.
The celebration begins at 1 PM with an official ribbon cutting, followed by a full day of beer, live Go-Go music by N2L Band, arcade games, and family-friendly programming. Opening weekend will continue on Saturday, June 20, with a brunch party at Urban Garden Brewhouse. (more…)
1539 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Erik for sending: “The Grace on 7th st where qui qui used to be & passenger is (was?) has signage up that they’re hiring!” (more…)