via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
Looking for some more info about a car crash on Friday evening! Luckily nobody was hurt, but our car got sideswiped by a Washington Gas truck who failed to clear a right turn onto 6th St NW from Florida last night (around 5 pm). (more…)
Thanks to Lara for sending this magnificent photo from outside of the Shaw metro on Sunday. Simply the best!
***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
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1847 7th Street, NW
“A beautiful curated local coffee shop open to all 🍵
OPEN: Monday-Friday 7-3
Saturday 8-3”
Thanks to Nate for sending the Prim’s Cafe update from “The former Blank Street coffee in Shaw on 7th Street and T.” (more…)
1020 7th Street, NW
More temporary closures until Spring. Next up Morris American Bar:
“Morris American Bar will be temporarily closing Monday, January 5th as we plan for an exciting next chapter 🩵 We can’t wait to welcome guests to this new space come spring. (more…)
1914 9th Street, NW
Note: This space was previously home to Tiny Tiki Bar, 1914 by Kolben (Vietnamese) Dino’s Grotto and Portico.
“Welcome to Vokzal – a cozy Eastern European gastropub located in the heart of the U Street Corridor.”
How in the world did I miss this?!? (more…)
9th and N Street, NW
On December 12th we wondered if the Union Kitchen near the Convention Center had temporarily closed or “temporarily” closed?
Thanks to Jared for sending the update: “Union Kitchen closed at 1251 9th St NW. Empty of all its stock and furniture moved around inside.”
Location is still listed on their website: (more…)
1015 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about whether Kinship is closing? I have been trying to make reservations for any date in January, and nothing is available. It really isn’t possible to imagine every 2 seat table is reserved for every day in January. I wrote directly to them, but haven’t heard back.”
Update: A reader sends for lease ads for the space: (more…)
9th and M Street, NW
Ed. Note: Old heads will remember this space was previously home to First Cup Cafe (formerly formerly known as Breakwell’s) which closed back in 2019.
Thanks to Debbie and Jared for sending the great news about a new coffee and tea option coming to Shaw at 900 M Street, NW – Cotti Coffee and WUU Tea Studio” (more…)
606 Florida Ave, NW
The current owner of El Techo tells me via email:
“this isn’t a permanent closure but a reorganization that will breath new life into the concept….Reopening in early 2026…
from our archives in 2017 before the roof deck went to eleven…
“El Techo isn’t going away — it’s evolving. (more…)
Thanks to Rachel for sending: “Warby Parker in Shaw is closing soon! According to staff at the new Warby Parker in Logan Circle. Closes Jan 10!” (more…)