624 T Street, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the exciting update about the Right Proper Brewing space in Shaw from Urban Garden Brewing:
“Urban Garden Brewhouse is coming to SHAW! (more…)
Shaw
1400 9th Street, NW
Ed. Note: For the old heads this is across the street from the old Azi’s Cafe. What’s old is new, what’s new is old and round and round we go…
“GENIKA CAFÉ
Your new favorite coffee spot ☕️
COMING SOON
1400 9th St. NW, Washington D.C.📍”
Thanks to Tony for sending: “Looks like 9th & O is actually becoming something, after many years!” (more…)
2041 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Just noticed Howard put up fencing around the hospital plaza. (more…)
624 T Street, NW
Right Proper Brewing Company opened here back in December 2013. It was, what we call in the business, a GAME CHANGER.
Thanks to all who passed on the big news from Right Proper.
Some big tidbits from their IG video announcement:
Eckington is still coming, not yet but it’s coming “Summer”? Shaw location will be moving to a new “2nd generation restaurants space” somewhere in DC. Big news about who is taking over the space but they won’t say who yet. LOTS to stay tuned for. Goodness.
Any guesses on where the new space will be?
See the full vid: (more…)
From the Good peeps at Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“13th Annual Pączki Day is Tuesday! Buy a beer and get one free pączek! (more…)
Photo by Kris Connor/Prim’s Cafe
From a press release:
“Prim’s Cafe, a cozy neighborhood cafe inspired by legacy, love and community, will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
To mark the occasion, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary single rose from Psalm + Petal Co. Luxe Flower Bar, which will also be on site offering curated bouquets for last-minute Valentine’s Day gifting. Prim’s Cafe will debut a (more…)
1550 7th Street, NW
“A Wine & Cocktail Hideout for the Bold & Unconventional
Dark, sultry, and unapologetically unique—Ugly Duckling is a neighborhood cocktail & wine bar for those who appreciate the unexpected. Sip on standout cocktails, explore an ever-evolving wine list, and lose yourself in the energy of the night. Because ordinary was never the vibe.”
Ugly Duckling opened in the former La Jambe space at 7th and Q St, NW in December 2024.
Thanks to Peter for sending word: “Ugly duckling in Shaw closed. Their Instagram is gone and there’s a sign on the door that they’re closed.” (more…)
1251 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Graham for sending the update: “I know it was “temporarily closed” but it looks like ”closed closed” now.” (more…)
1921 8th Street, NW
The Compass Coffee bloodbath continues in Shaw. In January 2026 we posted that “Compass Coffee is declaring chapter 11”
Thanks to Eric for sending the note above:
“This location in the Shay on 8th St NW was closed when I went Friday morning.”
Compass Coffee opened here back in 2015: (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for some more info about a car crash on Friday evening! Luckily nobody was hurt, but our car got sideswiped by a Washington Gas truck who failed to clear a right turn onto 6th St NW from Florida last night (around 5 pm). (more…)