
1025 Vermont Ave, NW
“FREE PIZZA FRIDAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYY…11-2pm”
Bozzelli’s opened up in March 2016.
Thanks to Rachel for sending:
“Oooo! New signage up in the old Bean and Bite space on 15th between L and M. Been empty for about a year, I think??”
Lauren (and others) lament Bean and Bite’s closing after Christmas 2016.
And thanks to Loren for sharing Sweet Leaf’s ridiculously good looking menu.

1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending the latest on Bluestone Lane’s newest cafe: “They just look the paper off the windows”


Thanks to Greg for sending:
“I don’t know why I love this so much but I do. Hope for humanity(?) in this trying world.
Taped to the bike lane at 19th and M.”


lower level 1875 I Street, NW
Sorta. Thanks to a reader for updating us on the status of the International Square food court hall:
“That used to be stoupsys.
So it isn’t all shutting down, it appears…”
Fooda’s website says:
“DC is a city full of extremely busy professionals who need lunch to be quick and convenient. Not to mention, it gets really hot here, so it’s nice to stay inside whenever possible. Enter Fooda, which can help on both of those fronts, because we bring restaurants to workplaces so employees can buy lunch right onsite. (more…)

901 New York Avenue, NW
Thanks to all who messaged me the good news:
“Bagels and Baguettes opened just a couple of days ago at the new location.”
Beloved Bagels & Baguettes closed back in February 2016 at 236 Massachusetts Ave, NE near Union Station. Welcome back B&B, welcome back!!

For those still mourning Taylor Gourmet.
From Bub and Pop’s:
“As of Monday, October 1st, Bub and Pop’s will be open later.
Here are our NEW hours: Monday thru Friday – 8 am to 7 pm [current hours are till 4pm]
Saturday remains 11:00 am to 4 pm
Stop in for a sandwich and maybe a beer or glass of wine. The photo above is our current selection of beer, plus we have Bub’s Red and Pop’s White (burgundy and chablis). With October just around the corner, we have Weihenstephaner Festbier – from The World’s Oldest Brewery. (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
My friend’s new fitness studio, Pulse House of Fitness, which just opened at 1401 New York Ave, NW. They’re the only studio in DC to offer VersaClimber classes, which is kind of like if a stairmaster and a spin class had a baby. (more…)

1210 18th Street, NW
From Nando’s Peri Peri:
“Nando’s Dupont restaurant (1210 18th Street, NW) is open again, after Phase 1 of a renovation. To celebrate, Nando’s is holding a Dash and offering succulent PERi-PERi chicken and other entrees–for free–to our guests.
DASH DETAILS
On Tuesday, Sept. 18, we’re putting on a #NandosDash at our 18th Street Nando’s in Dupont!
What’s a Nando’s Dash? Simply show up at Nando’s PERi-PERi at 1210 18th Street, NW, between 4 pm and 6 pm to get a free quarter-chicken, chicken sandwich, wrap, or pita.
You’ll have to get your dash on though since it’s first-come, first-served. Eat-in and take-out allowed! There’s a limited number of seats available (though we’ll try and accommodate as many of you as we can).
So, what are you waiting for? Come and get some free chicken, on us!
Nando’s September renovation was Stage 1 of a larger redesign. In December, (more…)

900 F Street, NW
Thanks to Clinton for sending:
“The Gordon Biersch at 9th/F is closing at the end of the month. Hoping for something better, but looking around the neighborhood I’m expecting a long-empty storefront.”
CityPaper also reported “The Courtyard by Marriott hotel it shares an address with will also go kaput, closing its doors about a month later.”