2441 18th Street, NW
Back in May we wondered what was coming to the old Sakuramen upstairs seating space. [Note: All well with Sakuramen downstairs.]
Slow slow drum roll – Welcome ‘Classic Tobacco”…
Woof.
So cool. Thanks to Ryan for sending “this beauty tonight in Columbia Heights.”
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courtesy Uchi
From a press release:
“Hai Hospitality, the acclaimed Austin, Texas-based hospitality group best known for its Uchi, Uchiko and Uchibā restaurant concepts, announced today that it has signed a lease at 17xM, an award-winning Class A trophy office building in Washington’s Central Business District developed by Skanska USA Commercial Development. The space will be home to Uchi, the nontraditional Japanese restaurant founded in 2003 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole with seven locations nationwide. It is set to open in late fall 2025. (more…)
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- 3-level River Park townhouse
- Refinished hardwoods + smart Lutron lighting
- Private fenced patio off the main level
- Finished basement with terrazzo-look flooring
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- Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a “beautiful, fully renovated 2-unit with roof-top deck, one block off of H Street” and was “designed for and previously approved for condo conversion.”
photo by Jason Gooljar
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Reach recognizes that literacy is the foundation of lifelong learning.
On May 7, 2026, we’re holding our annual Read to Rise event to celebrate the achievements of our teen tutors.
courtesy Onggi
All the info on Onggi’s opening in Dupont Circle (2100 P Street, NW):
“A stone’s throw away from Dupont Circle, Onggi restaurant – An Immersive Epicurean Experience into the Heart of Korean Culture – emerges as a sanctuary where time-honored Korean culinary practices meet the modern palate. This innovative concept bridges royal court cuisine and cherished home cooking, celebrating Korea’s rich gastronomic landscape. (more…)
Join us for a delightful Sunday afternoon at the BlackRock Center for the Arts as Cruise Planners Beth & Rod present a special travel-inspired matinee featuring the beloved film Under the Tuscan Sun.
Date & Time: Sunday, May 31 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thanks to Chris for sending this beauty in action.
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Photo by DCbmyers
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“Dear PoPville,
I attended the Ezra Klein/Derek Thompson book talk at Sixth and i on March 20. (more…)
“This is Haiti (10 yo) Hill East.”
822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)
Thanks to Syd for sending from the old Chupacabra spot (they moved to Barracks Row.) Chupacabra opened up here at 9th and H St, NE back in 2013.
Sadly Open Crumb writes on their IG today that there is no clear timeline for when they may open: (more…)
Thanks to Jim for sending last week: “seemed totally enjoying their walk on a beautiful afternoon before the heavy rains drenched Logan Circle.”
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