“Offering late night innovative, elevated Italian street food 7 days a week. Open until midnight Mon- Sund 🍕”

Before Lupo Pizzeria this space was the former home to a Taylor Gourmet which closed in 2018. Prior to them this was the longtime home to Ruff n Ready.

Thanks to Rich for sending: “Lupo Pizzeria (opened in June 2021 at 1908 14th Street, NW) closed after tonight’s (Tuesday) service but Lupo Verde is staying open.”

And the space has already been taken over – Sofra on 14th Soft Opening : (more…)



15th and U Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Walked by the Sunoco on U and 15th this AM around 5 and it was closed.”

Another reader asks:

“Do you have any scoop on the closure of the Sunoco at 15th and U? It seems very sudden with no information on what is coming next!”

Another reader writes of a “development” coming but no other details. Anyone hear what’s up?

STAY TUNED.



1610 U Street, NW

Details from an email:

“CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF EXILES!

We’re turning 10, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how…with pints of Guinness & good company!

Join us June 3rd, 4th & 5th starting at 3:00 PM for our 10th Anniversary Guinness Happy Hours!

🍀 The FIRST KEG of Guinness each day will be just 10¢ per pint! 🍀

The fine print: (more…)



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…)


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