900 block of U Street, NW
Thanks to J. and D. for sending from Vermont and U Street, NW around 4:15pm yesterday (Thursday): (more…)
U Street
1342 U Street, NW
At long last – Kathmandu has arrived, all the info:
“A new cocktail-driven destination is set to debut on U Street. Opening Wednesday, May 6th, Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails introduces an intimate, design-forward concept from restaurateur Dipesh Acharya—blending the energy of Nepal’s capital city with Washington, DC’s evolving nightlife scene.
Positioned first and foremost as a craft cocktail bar inspired by the Himalayas, Kathmandu pairs an innovative beverage program with a focused menu of elevated Nepali tapas—creating a space where drinks, culture, and atmosphere take center stage. (more…)
Thanks to Craig for sharing the festivities at Ben’s Chili Bowl with us: “It was a great scene in front on Ben’s for the grand reopening.” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Seems like there is somebody walking around hitting or punching people around the Tatte at 14th and W. There were several girls crying and holding their heads and a man with a stroller with a bleeding head and cops running after somebody. Horrifying.”
MPD tells me: (more…)
919 U Street, NW, note the new logo up top
Thanks to Dan for sending the latest from U Street:
“looks like El Rey will be reopening before Cinco de Mayo!”
ICYMI: The El Rey in Navy Yard reopened as Cantina El Rey earlier this month.
RE U Street:
“The OG.
On the block since 2014, El Rey has been a go-to party spot on U Street for over a decade.. Loud, lively, and just the right amount of messy.
Now, we’re leveling up.
With the addition of pool tables, a refreshed Tex-Mex–inspired menu, and upgraded cocktails featuring margaritas made with house-crafted mixes.
Cantina U Street is your new go-to for 9:30 Club pregames, weekend nights out, and game-day watch parties..”
900 block of W Street, NW just off Florida Ave
“Dear PoPville,
There’s construction happening at 900 W — next to Unido, across from the Whole Foods — with a lot of exhausts being built in. I believe it’s a Chipotle! (more…)
more photos below
“Dear PoPville,
We are experiencing a mysterious issue in my neighborhood. For the handful of years I’ve lived on this specific block, I’ve seen food mysteriously appear on the sidewalk anywhere from once to twice a week. It usually appears to be (more…)
1213 U Street, NW
The big news from Ben’s:
“Ben’s Reopens on Friday, May 1st…A moment to celebrate! ❤️
There are places you visit, and then there are places that help define a city.
For nearly seven decades, Ben’s Chili Bowl has been part of the heartbeat of Washington, D.C. — a place where stories are shared, history is witnessed, and community is built every single day.
On Friday, May 1st at Noon, (more…)
“MPD is seeking the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children Saturday night and fled the scene. The operator was part of a larger group of illegal ATV and dirt bike riders.”
Full release from MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying the operator of a dirt bike that struck two children and fled the scene Saturday evening in Northwest.
On Saturday, April 4, 2026, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Third District officers responded to the intersection of 14th Street and Chapin Street, Northwest, for the report of a crash. Officers discovered two juvenile males who were injured after being struck by a dirt bike operator as they rode an e-bike in the bike lane. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and transported one juvenile male unconscious to an area hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The second injured child was treated on scene for minor injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the dirt bike operator lifted the bike onto its back wheel just before the collision. The dirt bike operator fled the scene, continuing northbound on 14th Street with a large group of ATVs and dirt bikes.
The suspect who struck the children, and the larger group of illegal vehicle operators were captured by a nearby surveillance camera and can be seen in this video: (more…)