“Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed a lot of fake cherry blossom and flower decor in restaurants all over the city and I was wondering if the community might be able to get the word out about how damaging this decor is to bees. (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE
Thanks to Peter for sending:
“Looks like Bidwell may be permanently closed. The “closed for mechanical repairs” has been posted for over a month and no sign of activity on my last 4 visits to union Market.” (more…)
2206 18th Street, NW
OCULA BOUTIQUE GRAND OPENING today: (more…)
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79 Potomac Ave, SE
Scuttlebutt: I’m hearing a new pizza options could be in the works…
“Dear PoPville,
Follow up to the AP Riverfront story – they already have plastic up in the windows presumably for the renovation of whoever is taking over the space. No permits posted yet though.” (more…)
1620 7th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending the scoop on the new Thai restaurant coming to Shaw – Rhode Zaap Thai (just of Rhode Island up the block from Dacha and Laotian restaurant Baan Mae.) (more…)
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Thanks to Frank for letting us know: “went to get gas today at Costco gas station at Dakota Crossing (2438 Market Street, NE), found out it will be closing around April 19th and not opening again till June as they replace all the gas pumps.”
What are you guys paying for gas these days? Looks like it’s around $4.19-$4.29 at the moment?
1197 20th Street, NW at M Street
Thanks to Matt for sending who reports the sign at Pho 54 was still up as of this Monday: (more…)
1100 New York Avenue, NW (12th and H Street, NW)
From a press release:
“Ashok Bajaj of Knightsbridge Restaurant Group is pleased to announce the Monday, April 6, 2026, official opening of Rosselli, at 1100 New York Ave, NW, (entrance on 12th and H Streets), in the heart of downtown Washington. Bajaj tapped Martin Vahtra of Project Design Associates to transform the former restaurant, Modena, into an exciting new space for enjoying Italian fare. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Cardona has been named the executive chef. The Italian name Rosselli literally means “rose,” the flower. (more…)
photo by Elvert Barnes
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And so concludes our coverage of Logan Circle being fenced off. Thanks to Ammie for sending the wild photo above.
Stay tuned for a reopening date – ICYMI: (more…)