901 4th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any info on what happened to Nicoletta Italian Kitchen on 4th St NW (not to be confused with Nicoletta Pizzaria in Navy Yard)? They had the BEST crispy eggplant pizza. It looks like it is now going to be Cucina Morini, which sadly doesn’t have any pizza on the menu.”
Good news from Chef Matthew Adler:
“Cucina Morini officially opens today!! Read More
901 Massachusetts Ave, NW formerly home to Mike Isabella’s Arroz
From a press release:
“The ONE Group Hospitality, Inc. (Nasdaq: STKS) today announced the opening of the newest STK Steakhouse in the bustling and lively downtown of Washington DC. Located at 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, across from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and inside the Marriott Marquis, the new restaurant offers Vibe Dining at its finest, with elevated culinary curations, world-famous cocktails and live music spun by renowned DJs. The opening of STK Washington DC – a company-owned location – marking an important next step in The ONE Group Hospitality’s strategic expansion initiatives and long-term nationwide growth strategy. Read More
641 New York Ave, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending this great news:
“This past week signage went up for a new social dart-throwing bar that’s coming to the Squangle this summer. It’s called Flight Club. This location is a few doors down from the Capital Burger at 641 NY Ave NW. Read More
1114 9th Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending: “Don’t know if you saw Your Only Friend coming to 9th between L and M near Baby Wale…”
Your Only Friend’s website says:
“OPENING SO VERY EARLY IN 2024 Read More
414 K Street, NW
Thanks to Michael for sending the latest from 2fiftybbq coming to the the former Toscana Market space: “grand opening is set for this Saturday.”
Website says: “Opening January 13th – 11am”
Last year we noted that 2fiftybbq ranked #19 in the Top 50 “Barbecue Joints Of 2023” by Southern Living.
Thanks to H for sending: “Just got this from a friend who lives at 77H (building above the old Walmart). Just bought by Georgetown University.” Read More
“Dear PoPville,
Watched a guy brazenly try to steal a biker’s bike in broad daylight in front of the Carnegie Library Apple Store with many many people and cars around watching (Thursday.)”
414 K Street, NW
Thanks to Michael for sending the progress report on the 2fiftybbq coming to the former Toscana Market space. Stay tuned for an opening date.
Back in September we noted that 2fiftybbq ranked #19 in the Top 50 “Barbecue Joints Of 2023” by Southern Living.
“Dear PoPville,
When 9th Street was restriped/redone a couple of years ago, near the Convention Center at K/New York Avenue the lanes south shifted, creating a parking area for cars/taxis at L Street by the Marriott Marquis. Previously, there was a taxi stand/waiting area at the corner of K Street, but that was eliminated as it was blocking traffic going south and creating a bottleneck. Then, sometime later a new sign was added, putting the taxi stand back, which to no surprise, again created a bottleneck that was, during rush hour blocks long as two lanes needed to merge to one specifically and only because of the location of the taxi stand. I noticed this week those signs were again eliminated and only the no parking sign (pictured) was present, but that cones from the construction across the street were put in place, blocking a lane, plus taxi cabs are parking where this sign is, illegally. Read More
1114 9th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending news about Your Only Friend:
“A forthcoming sandwich bar (the unification of a cocktail bar and sandwich shop) envisioned by Paul Taylor and Sherra Kurtz. Read More