9th and N Street, NW
On December 12th we wondered if the Union Kitchen near the Convention Center had temporarily closed or “temporarily” closed?
Thanks to Jared for sending the update: “Union Kitchen closed at 1251 9th St NW. Empty of all its stock and furniture moved around inside.”
Location is still listed on their website: (more…)
1015 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about whether Kinship is closing? I have been trying to make reservations for any date in January, and nothing is available. It really isn’t possible to imagine every 2 seat table is reserved for every day in January. I wrote directly to them, but haven’t heard back.”
Update: A reader sends for lease ads for the space: (more…)
9th and M Street, NW
Ed. Note: Old heads will remember this space was previously home to First Cup Cafe (formerly formerly known as Breakwell’s) which closed back in 2019.
Thanks to Debbie and Jared for sending the great news about a new coffee and tea option coming to Shaw at 900 M Street, NW – Cotti Coffee and WUU Tea Studio” (more…)
606 Florida Ave, NW
The current owner of El Techo tells me via email:
“this isn’t a permanent closure but a reorganization that will breath new life into the concept….Reopening in early 2026…
from our archives in 2017 before the roof deck went to eleven…
“El Techo isn’t going away — it’s evolving. (more…)
Thanks to Rachel for sending: “Warby Parker in Shaw is closing soon! According to staff at the new Warby Parker in Logan Circle. Closes Jan 10!” (more…)
1251 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Tony for sending the closed sign on the door of Union Kitchen: ‘We are closed sorry for any inconvenience’
“Union Kitchen @ 9th/N NW has been closed for the past few days. Maybe permanently? Shame, since it was one of the last
few places to get a coffee after 7 p.m. Looks like it’s the 7-11 a few blocks north, or suffer through the evening :-)” (more…)
11th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Anita for sending: “Roasted Boon replacement” (more…)
From the legends at Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Ivy and Coney, the preferred dive bar of 4 out of 5 shickers (and the one your Bubbe explicitly warned you about), is overjoyed to celebrate Hanukkah with all of you again!
Beginning Monday, December 1st through the end of the month, the Manischewitz shall flow, the dreidels shall spin, and fun will be had by most. Mercifully, Hanukkah arrives fashionably late this year (starting 12/14), giving us a solid two weeks to pregame and mentally prepare for the miracle of oil lasting eight days (or the miracle of us lasting eight shots). The year 5785 was a real megillah, so let’s toast to 5786 being slightly less of a dumpster fire! (more…)
1847 7th Street, NW
“A beautiful curated local Cafe open to all 🍵
Coming to Shaw DC, January 2026”
“Prim’s Cafe stems from Prim , who is our founder Ashley’s daughter. (more…)
2014 9th Street, NW previously home to Echo Park, Gaslight and Whitlows (briefly before moving up the block) and now Shakers
Thanks to all who shared the news about Shakers closing. They write: (more…)