Thanks to Peter for sending above: “In biking and painting news, 11th St NW north of U St NW actively transforming right now! From 11th and W St NW…. it’s part of the bike lane extension they’ve been working for years.
It’s supposed to be all southbound from Florida to S St. However, it’s a bit of a free for all right now (lots of games if chicken! MD drivers of course)” (more…)
926-928 U Street, NW
Thanks to Topher (and others) for sending the Service Bar Streatery rebuild update:
“Construction is coming along nicely. Smaller than before but a nice outdoor space nonetheless?” (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
“Welcome to 354 Restaurant!
Asian Fusion Restaurant located in U Street, Washington D.C.”
Ed. Note: 354 Restaurant’s Social Media hasn’t been updated since June 24th.
We spoke about this with our Patreon community on September 2nd. If you are interested in learning things soonest and/or are in interested in ensuring PoPville sticks around for the next ten years, please consider joining our community of supporters. Thank you.
“Dear PoPville,
Was wondering if you’d heard anything about the status of 354 Restaurant in the old Alero space on U Street which you wrote about back in June, Google indicates they’re still open but their status on Uber Eats says currently unavailable and it’s been dark/empty/unoccupied the last several times I walked by. (more…)
1934 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This will be home to a JETSET modern pilates.
Thanks to Lauren for sending: “New Pilates studio on 14th/U. Not sure what this brand is. Between Smoothie King and ingle Korean steakhouse” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
An item for consideration – we have been struggling to mitigate a rat problem in our block of row houses. We have a neighbor whose trash is the major feeding source for the rats. Neighbors says that when they call city asking for new trash cans, (more…)
926-928 U Street, NW
Thanks to Rebecca for sending from in front of Service Bar earlier this morning: (more…)
1359 U Street, NW
Ed. Note: Now, there are those who will remember Patty Boom Boom and what once was weep. This is completely understandable. There will also be those unfamiliar with what once was and since nothing stays the same anyway, I say we might as well drink. And drink cheaply at that. Having said that, God bless it, please be safe and pace yourselves…
“Five Dollar Bar
14th and U St | $5 Drinks | $5 Shots | Thursday to Sunday from 8pm to 2am | We just want your $5 | We don’t offer premium drinks or beers | 1359 U St”
hahaha amazing. Check out the menu: (more…)
1250 U Street, NW previously home to an &pizza
Great update about La Pâte:
“We’re Imen & Nabil, owners of Emmy French Corner, and we’re delighted to introduce our newest concept, La Pâte Pasta & Pizza Bar, opening next door on September 18th. (more…)
926-928 U Street, NW
Thanks to Natalia for sending yesterday afternoon from in front of my friend Eric’s top five favorite bar in DC, Service Bar: “Streatery is down.” (more…)
1342 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Following the devastating flooding in Nepal this week, Kathmandu – Tapas & Cocktails on U Street is launching a month-long effort to raise funds for those affected.
Beginning today through the end of September, owner Dipesh Acharya, who was born in Kathmandu, will donate a portion of the restaurant’s sales directly to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
For Dipesh, (more…)