9th Street, NW between Varnum and Upshur

“Dear PoPville,

Do you have any intel on what’s coming in next to El Torogoz in Petworth? New signage is up and it looks like it will be called Aviator Club.” (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

As my family and I left a youth soccer match at Raymond Rec Center on Sat. morning, I spotted Ward 4 Board of Education Member Frazier O’Leary’s Benz blocking a fire hydrant at the intersection of Quebec Pl and 10th St NW. The hazards were not on, and nothing suggested the driver’s return was imminent. (more…)



3815 Georgia Ave, NW

1865’s website says:

“1865: Steaks, Seafood, and Cigars honors our culture by celebrating our history.

Located at the landmark “Billy Simpson’s House of Steak and Seafood”, 1865 continues the legacy of 3815 Georgia Ave as DC’s new home for Black Excellence.

Through connection, empowerment, and development, 1865 is a channel to community innovation–in food, drinks, culture, service, and organization. (more…)



Georgia and Upshur Street, NW

From an email:

Restaurant Name: Honeymoon Chicken

Opening Timeline: Slated to open late November 2021

About the Concept: Honeymoon Chicken is the newest fried chicken brand from Salis Holdings’ Steve Salis and Executive Chef Rob Sonderman. A premium take on traditional fried chicken, Sonderman’s version is seasoned in a blend of spices, fried to golden perfection and dipped in a hot honey glaze, bringing “funky and fancy” fried chicken to the DC dining scene. (more…)


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