
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
And in other HUGE (literally) restaurant news, Chandelier, “Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment will be 525” is coming to the former Les Halles space. The liquor license application says: (more…)

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
And in other HUGE (literally) restaurant news, Chandelier, “Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment will be 525” is coming to the former Les Halles space. The liquor license application says: (more…)

1200 18th Street, NW at M Street
The Daily Grill closed here back in 2023. There have been major renovations going on in the building. And now a liquor license application has been applied for at 1200 18th Street, NW for Bistro Francais: (more…)

1409 14th Street, NW
Gah! Every. Single. Monday…
Dim Sum blues today.
The Da Hong Pao roller coaster ride comes to a bruising end. Very happy memories and meals but a rough run with covid made it a bumpy one. They certainly will be missed.
Da Hong Pao‘s parting note says: (more…)

This article is sponsored by RLAH @properties.
With over 275 open houses across the city this weekend, the post–Memorial Day market is in full swing, and DC’s spring inventory is showing up beautifully. From historic Cleveland Park co-ops to Anacostia condos to Petworth Wardman classics, here’s where RLAH @properties agents will be opening doors. To see the full DC Open House list, click here.


Third Street NE between M and N Streets NE
From the NoMa BID:
“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce the return of the weekly NoMa Farmers Market on Thursday, April 30 on Third Street NE between M and N Streets NE. The market will take place every Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM through October 2026.
Now celebrating its fifth year, (more…)

Thanks to Chris for sending: “I followed them for two blocks. This cat lives on this guys head.”
***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]
Join DC Road Runners for the Run Better, Run Smarter Workshop at Balance Gym in Buzzard’s Point. The workshop is a comprehensive hands‑on (feet-on?) training experience designed for runners of all levels—from first‑timers to seasoned athletes preparing for fall races like the Army Ten-Miler, Marine Corps Marathon, and National Capital 20 Miler.
This workshop brings together industry experts, in coaching, strength training and HYROX, mobility and injury prevention, sports nutrition, and heart health.

Thanks to G. for sending: “Something is coming in the former DC Dosa space at Union Market.”
STAY TUNED for Sambar & Spice by Indigo!

photo by Miki Jourdan
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3174 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
ICYMI: End of and Era: It Actually Happened. RIP BestWorld (BestWay for the old school.)
Thanks to Andrew for sending us this magnificent song – “Best World” by Fulton Lights. Video below: (more…)

Photo by Roshan Patel/Smithsonian
From the Smithsonian’s National Zoo:
“Baby elephant Linh Mai made her public debut April 22 to the delight of thousands of Zoo visitors. (more…)

926 U Street, NW. Now long gone… from the PoPville archives
“Dear PoPville,
I was looking through the archives and it looks like the last tattoo artist rec post is pretty old; can we pop this question up there again? I have an idea formed from a watercolor flower illustration that I’d love to get tattooed, but I have no idea where to start looking for someone who can do fine line/watercolor/super colorful, etc. I’m willing to travel for the right artist, but I’d love to stay in DC or nearby if at all possible.
Thank you for considering posting, and thanks in (far) advance to the PoPulace for any recommendations!”