Dupont Circle - PoPville

“Any idea when this headache will be over?”

Published December 22, 2025 at 2:15PM

“Dear PoPville,

The construction on Connecticut in Kalorama before Dupont is out of control. Today both side walks are closed on both sides of the street making it dangerous and very difficult to walk down the street. (more…)

#signs of the times

Sette Osteria Temporarily Closed in Dupont Circle – Most Certainly Related to Saturday Morning’s “Fire in ductwork of a restaurant”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 22, 2025 at 11:55AM

1666 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Sign of the times, I passed it the other night (Saturday) and it was closed, but all lit up. The signs are now in the window. (more…)

Dear “Guy with the Brown Hoodie – Stop throwing your green sh*t bags in the tree box.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 12, 2025 at 1:15PM

Thanks to Jay for sending the latest pick up after your pet battle from Dupont Circle/West End: (more…)

#Notes from your neighbor

Down Goes the Streatery at Emissary (on 20th)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 8, 2025 at 12:30PM

1726 20th Street, NW

Thanks to G. for sending on Saturday:

“Streatery for Emissary on 20th Street, NW coming down today.

This is such a damn shame.”

#streatery

Some Love for Color Nails!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 8, 2025 at 10:00AM

1517 17st NW unit #2

“Dear PoPville,

I have no affiliation with this place, but I get my nails done at Color Nails on 17th & Church St NW. They were closed this summer to remodel and they used to be busy nonstop – you couldn’t get in there anytime between 5-7 at night!! But now, the last two times I’ve gone there’s been literally no one else in the shop. I don’t think people know they’re open again since they pushed back the opening a few times, (more…)

Wok and Roll Karaoke Bar and Lounge Now Hiring in Dupont Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 4, 2025 at 8:25AM

1345 Connecticut Ave, NW

Continuing coverage of Wok and Roll coming to the former Big Hunt space continues – now hiring: (more…)

Across The Pond might be moving into the old Sign of the Whale space!! Not a done deal: “haven’t made any decisions on the space yet”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 2, 2025 at 9:05AM | Updated December 2, 2025 at 10:51AM

1825 M Street, NW

Update from the broker: “We are exploring options throughout Dupont right now that we think the existing ATP will appreciate that have the ability to launch a solid food menu and continue to be a neighborhood soccer and sports destination, but we haven’t made any decisions on the space yet.

Will definitely be before the World Cup!”

Wowza. OK the tipsters have come through with Across the Pond/Sign of the Whale news.

Yesterday we broke the news that Across the Pond had closed on Connecticut Ave but would likely be moving somewhere in the neighborhood. After earlier posting that the Sign of the Whale‘s business license had been canceled an ANC rep teased us, “You came close to solving this today” after previously telling us “Another bar in the neighborhood is planning to relocate there after doing some renovations. I don’t think it’s public yet so I’ll hold off on revealing which one.”

Other tipsters came through with the goods (more…)

Across the Pond has reportedly closed on Connecticut – Moving to a new location?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 1, 2025 at 12:30PM

1734 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to a tipster for sending word about Across the Pond closing on Connecticut. Word on the street is that they’ll be moving to a new location but details are thin. Apparently they’ll be staying in the neighborhood so stay tuned for more details soon. (more…)