14th and W Street, NW previously home to Kapnos/G
ICYMI: Paris Baguette Coming to the former Kapnos/G spaces on 14th Street!
“Dear PoPville,
Just FYI. Dated July 9, but seen today. Was not up last week.” (more…)
U Street
Every now and then we are blessed with some random bagpipe practicing/playing. Love it. Always.
Thanks to Susanna for sending:
“Overheard this very talented bagpipe player practicing in the vestibule of the St. Augustine Catholic Church at 15th and V Sts NW from at least 8pm until 8:30pm. He probably went on for longer but I had to leave. A small crowd had gathered outside the church to listen.”
To the video! (more…)
1406 Florida Avenue, NW
ICYMI: Red Light Bar & Detroit Pizza moving from 14th and R to the old Pica Taco space at 14th and Florida!!
Also: Pizza is good.
The liquor license placard for Red Light Restaurant is now posted and says: (more…)
13th and U Street, NW
I keep forgetting to share this Georgetown Valet closure. Thanks to all who messaged us. Here’s the farewell note: (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Northwest.
On Friday, July 17, 2026, at approximately 5:02 p.m., Third District officers were flagged down by an adult male victim in the 1000 block of U Street, Northwest, for a suspect who swung a knife at him. The investigation revealed that the suspect snatched the victim’s cell phone, leading to a struggle over the device. After the victim regained possession of his property, (more…)
11th Street NW, “Working south until either U or S Street.”
Thanks to Krishna for sending from 11th and Florida Ave, NW:
“…most people don’t realize that the stretch of 11th has such a bad road service because of the tracks buried underneath… the road surface breaks down because of the tracks underneath it.
I can’t believe it…they are actually taking the tracks out! (more…)
15th and U Street, NW
Thanks to Peter for sending the update this morning:
“Quick work being done on clearing out the gas station at 15th and U St NW. Company called Dark Horse inc. scrapping some metal this AM.”
ICYMI: (more…)
1301 U Street, NW
“MidnighTreats | It’s Midnight Somewhere
🍪 A new kind of cookie
🌱 Less sugar, more flavor
🤯 Shockingly plant-based
🖤Ending factory farming one cookie at a time”
Exciting news from MidnighTreats:
“🎉DC, here we come!🎉
We’re very excited to be opening at The Ellington on U Street!! (more…)
14th and W Street, NW previously home to Kapnos/G by Mike Isabella
Ed. Note: For a hot second Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar was supposed to come here but then that pesky pandemic hit. Good to see something finally take over the prime space here.
Thanks to everyone for sending yesterday:
“Paris Baguette coming to the old Kapnos space at 14th and W. Will be nice to finally have something activating that corner!” (more…)
1401 R Street, NW
On June 8th we broke the news that – Red Light Bar & Detroit Pizza Space Spotted in a Leasing Brochure But Fear Not “Red Light is not closing. We are relocating!”
And now we’ve learned where they are moving to: (more…)