15th and U Street, NW
Sup with the Sunoco cont.
“Dear PoPville,
Has 2 security guards. Asked one (he was very nice) and he wouldn’t answer my question about what this is all about and I instead asked me where was I from, meaning media outlet it seemed. Any ideas?” (more…)
From AlertDC: “On Saturday, November 7, 2026, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, a production crew will be filming in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and intermittent traffic closures that motorists should take into consideration.”
“Dear PoPville,
FYI – film crew has taken over 17th street from Seaton to U street. Filming the movie “Cross” based on the james patterson novels about detective Cross. (more…)
1833 14th Street, NW
Great news from The Last Straw:
“t’s FINALLY time! Join us for our GRAND OPENING on Friday, November 6th! We’ve been working hard to bring new life to a legendary spot on 14th Street & we can’t wait for you to see it!
Doors open @ 3:00 PM.
21+ only after 7:00 PM. (more…)
Thanks to Alexandra for sending Friday night: “Someone’s having a not great night on U Street.”
Woof. Caption contest time? You know the drill – yours in the comments and winner gets a free PoPville t-shirt.
new paint job at 1406 Florida Avenue, NW
Looks like Red Light is nearing opening in their new location on Florida Ave.
STAY TUNED.
ICYMI: Red Light Bar & Detroit Pizza moving from 14th and R to the old Pica Taco space at 14th and Florida!!
2016 9th Street, NW previously home to Falafel bros and the old Andy’s pizza spot before Dragon Hero
Earlier this week we posted some stellar sandwich news, unfortunately there is also sad sandwich news from Dragon Hero:
“It is with heavy hearts that we’re announcing Dragon hero will close on Nov 5th. (more…)
1520 U Street, NW
Hours are listed as:
“Monday – Saturday 12pm – 7pm
Sunday 12pm – 5pm”
You can see some of their online options here.
Lil Sto with a little tease on their stories: (more…)
1346 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news over the weekend: “La Colombe on Florida Ave closing in 2 weeks! The building ended their lease.” (more…)
928 U Street, NW
Yesterday we shared the news that Little Coco’s has turned 10 years old!! Turns out they’re not the only ones turning ten – arguable the VERY BEST cocktail bar in DC – Service Bar has turned 10 too! Celebrate with $10 cocktails from their past menus today and tomorrow (Wed. and Thurs.): (more…)
1359 U Street, NW
Thanks to Andrew for sending: “can you get to the bottom of why Five Dollar Bar on U Street is listed as “permanently closed” on google maps?” (more…)