247 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all who sent the sad note from Meats and Foods: (more…)
Truxton Circle
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is advising all stakeholders to expect a permanent closure of S Street NW between Florida Ave and New Jersey to vehicular traffic beginning March 22, 2025.
S St NW between New Jersey Ave and Florida Ave – The roadway and parking areas along this segment will be permanently closed to motorists beginning March 22, 2025. Pedestrian access will be maintained and promoted, and bike traffic will have designated bike lanes as planned. (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK
Thanks to Brandon for sharing:
“Maman Joon in Truxton closed. Definitely closed for good – removed all the Maman Joon branding from the building.” (more…)
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1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street
Update to the update: Another reader stopped by and they now say opening Friday!
Thanks to Isiah for the Maman Joon update:
“They look like they are giving away some free meals today and have a Wednesday opening date.
Also in a month or so they will offer crossaints and coffee (Arabic espresso) in the morning.” (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street
Thanks to Isaiah for sending the update. Back in July we shared some scuttlebutt about “BKK in Shaw to become a Persian restaurant”. (more…)
Bates and North Capitol Street, NW
Thanks to Beth for sending: “The 2015 Fresh Cut Barbershop mural at Bates & N Capitol has been painted over as part of building on the corner lot. (See what it used to look like here.)”
Ed. Note: More info on this project here.
1545 New Jersey Ave, NW
Thanks to Matthew for sending: “The Great American Bistro is now apparently the Oasis.”
Another Matt shares: (more…)
1545 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending: “The former Great American Bistro, more recently operating as Visions and Vibez, is boarded up. No sign on the building.”
Stay tuned.
This rental is located at Bates St NW near North Capitol St NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Bates and North Capitol Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
After a couple months, construction on CycleHouse paused then crews began tearing down cement walls and possibly the foundation. Anyone know what’s going on with this project? Who (allegedly) screwed up?”