Chinatown


704 7th Street, NW

This space was previously home to an eat brgz and before that was the longtime home to a Legal Sea Foods.

“Beer Hall & Sports Bar
Your New Pre-Game Pass 🍻
📍 Chinatown, Washington DC
🍺 Rotating Drafts 🥨 Stuffed Pretzels
🏀 Games, Watch Parties & Pop-Ups”

Check out Beer Hall & Sports Bar’s menu here.

From an email:

“Hall Pass: Beer Hall & Sports Bar is a limited-time popup concept opening on March 19, 2026 in the heart of Chinatown, just steps from Capital One Arena. Spanning approximately 3,000 square feet, the space delivers a social beer hall experience built for big games, pre-game crowds, and neighborhood hangs.

Designed as a modern take on the classic beer hall, Hall Pass blends communal seating, high-definition screens throughout the venue, and a high-energy sports parlor atmosphere. The result is a destination made for watching the game, while staying fueled with great beer and food built to share.

Beer & Cocktail Program (more…)


16th St Heights


a look at some of the goods at newly opened DC Al Toque

“Latin Cuisine • Bakery Café • Eventos • Bar
🇻🇪 Sabor venezolano en Washington DC

🥟 Empanadas venezolanas
🫓 Arepas
🍳 Desayuno criollo
🥑 Aguacate fresco
🍖 Carne mechada
🍔 Hamburguesas especiales
☕ Café y panadería”

“Dear PoPville,

We have a new Venezuelan restaurant in town!! DC Al Toque, is having its soft opening today. The Arepas and Pastries look delicious!! The address is 3910 14th St NW.”

Many more photos plus the menu below: (more…)


Sponsored

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.

1662 Beekman Pl NW #D
1662 Beekman Pl NW #D
  • 1662 Beekman Pl NW #D — $1,235,000 — Mount Pleasant
    Open Sat. 1-3PM & Sun. 12-2PM — Kevin Wood
    “Located in a secure, gated community in the heart of NW DC across from the newly restored Meridian Hill Park this updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath duplex offers rare indoor–outdoor living at Beekman Place. A 12′ x 22′ terrace with remote-controlled retractable awning and a 20′ x 11′ patio with mature tree and plantings create generous private outdoor space, for a combined footprint of approximately 2,158 square feet.”
  • 3980 2nd St SW — $480,000 — Bellevue
    Open Fri. 4-6PM & Sat. 1-3PM — Sherese Teixeira
    “Welcome to 3980 2nd St SW. Seller is open to providing closing cost assistance and or rate buydown, and home warranty. A beautifully renovated home just minutes from National Harbor, The Wharf, Audi Field, GWU, Howard University, National Park, newly redeveloped St Elizabeth and Downtown DC that blends luxury finishes with smart functionality, perfect for modern living and house hacking opportunities. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home features luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, recessed lighting in every room, and an abundance of natural sunlight.”
  • 3628 New Hampshire Ave NW — $1,125,000 — Columbia Heights
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Silvana Dias
    “Lovingly restored and thoughtfully renovated & expanded by its current owners, this remarkable home retains the timeless charm and craftsmanship that define classic Wardman architecture while incorporating the extensive upgrades today’s homeowners seek. Nearly every aspect of the home has been updated, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, outdoor living and parking pad offering true peace of mind rarely found in homes of this era.”
  • 133 U St NE — $949,900 — Eckington
    Open Fri. 5-7PM, Sat. 1-3PM & Sun. 2-4PM — David Bediz
    “Welcome to 133 U St NE, a beautifully updated end-unit rowhome offering the perfect blend of modern living, flexible space, and income potential in the heart of Washington, DC. This unique property features two units, multiple private outdoor spaces, and a detached 2-car garage—an incredible find in the city. The upper residence offers a spacious and light-filled 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout with exposed brick, recessed lighting, crown molding, and an open floor plan designed for comfortable living and entertaining.”
  • 1409 Potomac Ave SE — $725,000 — Capitol Hill
    Open Sat. 1-3PM — Howard Salpeter
    “WALK TO RFK. Invest now for your future. Fabulous 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Capitol Hill rowhome with classic character and smart modern improvements. Enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, and soaring 9-foot ceilings. Abundant natural light from large custom windows, patio doors, and a second floor skylight make for a bright and airy home. The updated kitchen offers generous cabinetry, butcher block countertops, and all stainless steel appliances.”

(more…)


Event

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.


Cherry Blossoms

Thanks to Josh for sending above: “this sad little orange tree, abandoned mid-sidewalk, lights still on, seems to merit some (dis)honorable mention…”

Note: Last Christmas Tree in Town starts every year on Saint Patrick’s Day. Last Christmas Tree in Town is brought to you by the Friends of the White Whale Society.

And the awesome map above is from Casey Trees: (more…)


Rant/Revel


photo by Emma K Alexandra

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driving dangerously


17th and S Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Large police presence and a wrong way car at around 1230 am this morning at S Street Dog park — I heard some mention of a car jacking gone wrong but any more details? Police response was pretty wild — secret service, national park and national guard.”

Anyone else hear about this?


Dupont Circle


photo courtesy Dupont Circle BID

Saturday, March 7th:

“In collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Dupont Circle BID will be celebrating India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 12:00-4:00 p.m. in Dupont Circle park. Festivities begin with upbeat Indian music spun by DJ Pandu, followed by Indian cultural dancing on stage by renowned dance troupes including Studio Dhoom. Free to dance!”

From an email:

“India’s most colorful holiday, the Holi Festival, known as the Festival of Colors, which welcomes the season of spring, will be celebrated on Saturday March 7 at Dupont Circle Park from noon until 4 p.m. (more…)