1428 U Street, NW
OK switching gears a bit with this great news from the great GoodWood about the great Mount Desert Island Ice Cream:
“Come into GoodWood on Saturday 8/8 for some free ice cream from our friends at Mount Desert Island Ice Cream. They’ll be here from 12-2 scooping ice cream to help you beat the heat!
*One scoop per customer.”
1342 U Street, NW
From Kathmandu Tapas and Cocktails:
“Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails is bringing the flavors of the Himalayas to weekend brunch with the debut of a new brunch menu beginning Saturday, August 1. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the menu showcases Chef Shiva Nepal’s modern take on traditional Nepali cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails inspired by the region.
Designed for sharing and discovery, the brunch menu blends authentic Himalayan flavors with familiar brunch favorites. Signature offerings include the Bottomless Himalayan Rice Table, (more…)
2001 11th Street, NW at U Street
“Dear PoPville,
Looks like Icon on 11th and U St is currently closed for lack of an occupancy permit. Spotted these signs all over the windows last night: (more…)
14th and T Street, NW
Thanks to Brittany for sending: (more…)
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…)
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…)
