1787 Columbia Road, NW at opening
SOLELUNA shared the following note earlier this week about gave me and about half my feed a heart attack: (more…)
bakery
“Dear PoPville,
Nino’s on L Street is moving from 1310 L St NW to a new location at 2101 L St NW. I’m surprised they’re moving someplace that is both very competitive and relative far from their mostly walk-in trade. It’s a shame they’re moving someplace didn’t take over the former AuBon Pain around the corner from their current location.” (more…)
4885 MacArthur Blvd, NW
Thanks to M. for sending:
“I walked by the former Black Coffee space on MacArthur Blvd in the Palisades the other day and noticed serious progress (re)building out the space. I asked a neighborhood friend in the know and she reported that it is going to be a Maman. (more…)
221 Tingey Street, SE
From a press release:
“Kneads, the Baltimore-based artisan bakeshop and café known for its handcrafted pastries, artisan breads, specialty coffee, and elevated all-day dining experience, is expanding its presence in DC with a new location at Thompson Washington D.C. in the vibrant Navy Yard neighborhood.
Kneads has signed a long-term lease to assume operations of the existing restaurant space at Thompson Washington D.C., located at 221 Tingey Street SE, Washington, D.C. The approximately 5,500-square-foot space will feature a signature pastry counter, full-service bar, spacious dining room, dedicated study area for guests to work remotely, and an expansive outdoor patio.
The Navy Yard café will become Kneads’ second Washington, D.C. location, joining its highly anticipated Logan Circle location, which is also slated to open later this year. (more…)
3210 Grace Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I am wondering if you have any updates on when Green Almond Pantry will be reopening? It’s such a gem, I miss it so much! Thanks!” (more…)
Thanks to all who passed on the sad news from Sticky Fingers:
“For more than 25 years, Sticky Fingers has been so much more than a bakery.
It’s been birthday cakes, first dates, coffee with friends, celebrations big and small, and a gathering place for a community we love dearly. Sticky Fingers will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 2. (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
Because we need some joy, and my child is always asking for blueberry muffins, and with blueberries in season…. Who has the best blueberry muffins in town?“
14th and W Street, NW previously home to Kapnos/G by Mike Isabella
Ed. Note: For a hot second Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar was supposed to come here but then that pesky pandemic hit. Good to see something finally take over the prime space here.
Thanks to everyone for sending yesterday:
“Paris Baguette coming to the old Kapnos space at 14th and W. Will be nice to finally have something activating that corner!” (more…)
Thanks to Nick for sending. Bread Alley shared on Sunday:
“Bread Alley is going to be closed today (July 5) due to some unforeseen circumstances. We hope everyone had a great holiday and hope to see you tomorrow!” No updates as of 10:30 but will update as soon as we hear about a reopening: (more…)
949 1st Street, SE – Half and Eye Street, SE
Thanks to Sydney for sending: “Looks like Tous Les Jours getting ready to open right across from the CVS on eye st and half street SW 👀”
Stay tuned for an opening date.
ICYMI: TOUS les JOURS, “French Asian Bakery”, opened in Union Market last month.
They also have a location inside Luna Hall in Chinatown: (more…)