Downtown - PoPville

So Much for DC Tap House – Sign of the Whale Shall Return!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 24, 2018 at 1:45PM

Before DC Tap House was Sign of the Whale seen here last October at 1825 M Street, NW

Thanks to Jason Shevrin for the bombshell news. And may God have mercy on our souls:

“Bringing back a DC classic

Look for opening date Spring 2018”

Naan & Beyond New Location Now Open on Vermont at K Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 20, 2018 at 10:15AM

1025 Vermont Avenue, NW

Thanks to Naan & Beyond for sending the good word. Check out their menu here. They closed their 1710 L Street, NW location back in December. This is the former Juice Joint space that closed back in October 2016.

looking north towards Stan’s

#lunch

RareSweets closing in City Center

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 17, 2018 at 10:20AM

963 Palmer Alley, NW

Washingtonian reports:

“Luxe downtown development CityCenterDC will lose one of its few local and independent businesses when RareSweets closes its doors this month. Owner and pastry chef Meredith Tomason says the bakeshop’s last day of business will be April 23.”

RareSweets opened up back in December 2014. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space. Any guesses on a replacement?

#citycenterdc

Little Sesame Coming Soon Signage Posted at Former Veloce space Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 13, 2018 at 9:45AM

1828 L Street, NW photo by Lila Guterman

First Poke opens across the street and now Hummus. Thanks to all who messaged about the new coming soon signage for Little Sesame coming to the former Veloce space, which closed back in December. Little Sesame‘s previous location in Dupont closed along with DGS Deli back in February. (more…)

#lunch

Poki DC Opens on L Street

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 11, 2018 at 10:22PM | Updated April 12, 2018 at 11:01AM

1895 L Street, NW

Thanks to Grant for sending the update that Poki DC had opening at 19th and L Street, NW.

Poki District opened their first store in Penn Quarter last year. Their website says they’re also coming to 1399 New York Ave – and other spots in Maryland and Virginia. You can see their menu here.

Update: It’s true!!

Parlay Sports Bar Closes on M Street, Moving to NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published April 11, 2018 at 9:45AM

1827 M Street, NW

Thanks to Evan for the heads up. The owner of Parlay Sports Bar & Lounge confirms to me via email:

“The 1827 M street location is closed .. we will be relocating to NE and hopefully open by World Cup this summer.”

Parlay opened up in September 2014 in the former Malaysia Kopitiam space. Updates when we learn what becomes of this space and when we learn more details on Parlay’s new NE location.

Joe & the Juice, “the most well-traveled juice bar and coffee concept on the planet”, Opened It’s First D.C. Spot Yesterday

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 22, 2018 at 9:45AM | Updated March 22, 2018 at 2:25PM

15th and K Street, NW

Tom reports:

“joe and the juice at Vermont and K (1500 K St NW) is open. They told me they opened yesterday during the snow, but things were very slow. It appears to be a soft opening. They don’t have drip coffee yet (but can make you an Americano, called a “joe”.) Very cool place inside.”

Check out their menus here. Hours | M-F: 6am – 9pm; Sa-Su: 8am-8pm

From a Joe Juice rep:

“I am thrilled to share Joe & the Juice – the most well-traveled juice bar and coffee concept on the planet – will be open for business in the heart of downtown Washington DC THIS WEEK on Wednesday, March 21st. (more…)

Bagels and Baguettes confirmed coming to New York Ave!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 20, 2018 at 10:22PM | Updated March 21, 2018 at 9:25AM

901 New York Avenue, NW

Back in December we learned that Capitol Hill’s beloved Bagels and Baguettes had plans to reopen near the Convention Center/City Center. I’m happy to report that it’s legit and coming soon signage has been posted: