
2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street
Charcoal Town, Shawarma opened in the former Chix space back in 2017. A sign on their door says: (more…)

2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street
Charcoal Town, Shawarma opened in the former Chix space back in 2017. A sign on their door says: (more…)

14th and T Street, NW
Thanks to Terry for sending the update at the Mi Vida coming coming to the former Matchbox space. (more…)

photo by louisedettman
Thanks to Louise for sharing from near 14th and U St, NW: “MostDCThing: Rat died here. Do not sniff.”

photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
Monday night there was an employee at the new Aslin on 14th street who handled an unruly character and he certainly deserves some praise/ recognition. (more…)

1610 U Street, NW
From an email:
“Join us July 15 from 5 until 10 p.m.
To help our friends in Ukraine
Featuring an aid worker sharing his story helping Ukrainian refugees (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
I am writing to share an unfortunate experience currently plaguing several residents of the 1400 block of Florida Ave NW, which up until this week has been a work zone for the Northwest Boundary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The project came with the headaches of a significant infrastructure improvement project in the middle of a busy city (lots of noise, loss of street parking for residents, major traffic snarls on what is already a major thoroughfare for regular traffic as well as emergency vehicles), but residents of the area had been able to tolerate the disruptions and coexist peacefully with the crew.
Until June 22. (more…)

Thanks to Monica for sending from 14th and V Street, NW just after 2pm: “several loud booms and DC fire reacted quickly. Fire already looks to be almost out.”
Matt also caught the action: (more…)

2123 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Stephen for sending: “Yes Organic closing on 14th NW, they said within the month.” (more…)

courtesy Colada Shop
From a press release:
“WHAT: It has been six years since the emblematic Cuban social hub, Colada Shop, opened its doors in the DMV area and brought to Washingtonians the fascinating culinary landscape of the islands’ favorite bites and drinks. Today, Colada Shop continues to embody the spirit of the island and celebrate this vibrant and energetic culture.
To commemorate this very special summer, the team welcomes friends and fans to the annual Piña Colada Festival with a series of limited edition piña coladas. (more…)

14th and T Street, NW
Thanks to Josh and JoAnna for sending: “Kind of a shame. Kind of cute.”
Back in April we were told:
“”MI VIDA 14th street: Alongside Culinary Director, Roberto Santibañez, KNEAD Hospitality + Design will open a new MI VIDA at the historic former Matchbox location on 14th street in summer 2022. (more…)