
1342 U Street, NW
Notice of closure posted April 27th: (more…)

1342 U Street, NW
Notice of closure posted April 27th: (more…)

1624 U Street, NW
Thanks to all who sent in these sad scenes this morning: “Someone ripped out a bunch of plants and smashed pots at residences on 17th street, Javan Wellness, and especially at El Secreto De Rosita.”
Let this be a call to show some love to El Secreto De Rosita today/this week!! (more…)

Nama Ko opened here in September 2022.

Update: Closed for good.
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been trying to make a reservation at Nama Ko and they are showing no availability for any party size for any date for any time in the next several months… I have also called several times and nobody has picked up nor returned my messages. The last OpenTable review someone left was dated 4/13 and I last ate there (and made a reservation) on 3/27. Was not sure if you had heard anything about it being closed? Also sent them a DM but never heard back…” (more…)

1412 U Street, NW
It is no dream, we are so back!!!
Taco Bell Cantina has applied for a liquor license at 1412 U Street, NW: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
I live in LeDroit Park and I’ve been hearing like a weird alarm all night. Sounds like it’s coming from like maybe 7th and T? It might actually be coming from over by Howard? Is anyone else hearing this? Am I going crazy??”

1346 T Street, NW
From an email:
“On Wednesday, April 17, Compass Rose is turning TEN! The last decade would not have been possible without Compass Rose’s neighbors and friends and to celebrate these loyal patrons, it will be officially Compass Rose’s Customer Appreciation Day.
On April 17: (more…)

Lots of folks have been writing in from 10th and V Street, NW: “any idea what this is?” (more…)

2007 14th Street, NW
The liquor license application for Crush Bar says:
“Request to add a Dance Floor to the existing Entertainment Endorsement inside the premises.”
Stay tuned.

photo by Clif Burns
“Dear PoPville,
I just heard from a vendor that this market will not reopen this year.”
Likely related to the Reeves Center redevelopment. We recently reported the post office would be closing there too.
Stay tuned.

1510 U Street, NW
Opulent Society’s IG says: “Opulent Society is a boutique-style creative studio and event venue serving creative professionals.”
Pop up market coming later this month: (more…)