1539 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

According to folks at The Passenger in Shaw, this weekend was them + Qui Qui’s (“Bringing the Authentic flavors of Puerto Rico to the Nation’s Capital.“) last night because someone bought out the building 😭 the new owners want to turn it into a tavern but nobody has been told anything. We’re devastated 😭”

On google Qui Qui is currently listed as temporarily closed: (more…)



1847 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’ve noticed a sign on the vacant space next to Wanda’s on 7th for the past couple of weeks (months maybe?) that says “Urban Mart Coming Soon.” Does anyone have any idea what’s moving in here? Or is this (more…)



1227 11th Street, NW

From a press release:

“El Sol Restaurante & Tequileria, the beloved taqueria once hailed by The Washington Post’s Tim Carman as “the best taqueria in Washington by a long shot,” is turning ten — and the community is invited to the celebration.

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, El Sol will mark its 10-year anniversary with an unforgettable evening of food, music, dancing, and the reopening of its patio. (more…)



photo by Rey Lopez

Yo!! From a press release:

“Ethiopian-Mexican Moya Opens in Mélange Foods, Inc.

Chef Elias Taddesse debuts his first cross-cultural taqueria experience in Shaw

Where:

Mélange Foods Inc, 2108 8th St. NW

When:

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

What:

Mélange Foods, Inc., one of Shaw’s newest hot spots, is debuting Moya, a taco-filled menu with inspiration from the flavors of Ethiopia. From Michelin-starred chef and Ethiopian native Elias Taddesse, Moya will share space with Doro Soul Food and Mélange DC. (more…)



1701 6th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

What happened to earth grocery in shaw? they have been closed for months now. but left all produce, books, plants behind. it looks deserted 🙁 as of two weeks ago signed still said open 😫”

Anyone know what’s up? Google says temporarily closed but it’s looking more like “temporarily” closed…

Stay tuned.



651 Florida Ave NW at Georgia Ave/7th

Thanks to Thom for passing on Halfsmoke’s closing note:

“To our beloved HalfSmoke Family,

Our journey started on October 14, 2016, with the opening of our first restaurant in Shaw. Now our lease contract has come to an end. As such, our last day of service in Shaw will be Tuesday, May 27th.

Since opening in 2016, (more…)


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