1359 U Street, NW
Revolt, Merry Christmas Bar, opening November 28th: (more…)
U Street
3162 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending above: “Streatery down at Beau Thai in Mt P.”
And thanks to Andy for sending: “More Streateries going, going,… (more…)
1926 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending the latest at Ingle Korean Steakhouse coming to 14th and U Street, NW. (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.
Thanks to Kaitlyn for sending:
“Noticed multiple days last week there were crews doing demo work inside. Nothing posted about what’s to come but hopeful that something will occupy this prime retail.”
Anyone hear any rumors? Stay tuned.
1346 T Street, NW
Compass Rose closed here after 11 years back in June 1st.
Sook is “Coffee Shop by Day ☕️, Wine Bar by Night 🍷, Khachapuri Always”
More from Sook:
“Sook DC is a premier gathering space, seamlessly transforming from a dynamic daytime café into an intimate, globally inspired wine bar by night. (more…)
2014 9th Street, NW previously home to Echo Park, Gaslight and Whitlows (briefly before moving up the block) and now Shakers
Thanks to all who shared the news about Shakers closing. They write: (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Thanks to Terry, Judy and Mark for sending: (more…)
1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Emily for sending:
“Good morning! I believe they closed over a month ago, but all their TV screens are still on inside as well as the lights! Wonder if this means anything.”
Ed. Note: This Starbucks closed here in December. For a hot second it looked like a Compass Coffee could be coming but that was never confirmed. Maybe Starbucks will give it another go?
STAY TUNED.
New Gift Shop on U Street “merchandise specifically curated for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies”
1520 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I recently opened a small gifts shop on the 1500 block of U ST NW called Queertown (1520 U ST NW, in the previous Big Planet Comics space), which offers merchandise specifically curated for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. In an effort to increase some awareness of the shop, and for a good cause, tomorrow, I’m throwing a fundraiser for Whitman-Walker from 1 to 4 PM. (more…)
1344 U Street, NW
Ah I love when readers send old photos from their collections. Too cool. This is one of Joe Englert‘s earliest spots – Andalusian Dog on U Street from 1992 (ish). Here’s a more recent photo from 2021: (more…)