500 8th Street, SE via As You Are
“Dear PoPville,
Could you share the GoFundMe for As You Are. on Barracks Row? It’s such a unique and important community space and it would be a huge shame for DC to lose it.”
The fundraiser says:
“Hello Friends,
As You Are. (AYA) DC is in need of urgent support. Read More
515 8th Street, SE, previously home to Medium Rare
Thanks to Brian for passing on from Bodegon:
“Thank you from the Bodegon team.
As of January 2024, Bodegon Spanish Tapas will be permanently closed. Read More
527 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Wayne for sending: “Have you heard about Barrack’s Row Joey’s yet? The location is 527 8th Street SE. They haven’t announced an opening date, but I’m looking forward to it.”
Ed. Note: You can check out the menu here.
From a press release:
“From The Fried Rice Collective’s Chef/Owners Scott Drewno and Danny Lee, comes I Egg You, a new full-service breakfast and lunch destination that takes the humble egg from pop-up to official brick-and-mortar. I Egg You will offer a menu of creative stuffed breakfast sandwiches using locally sourced ingredients from trusted local purveyors such as Shilla Bakery, Logan Sausage, Ivy City Smokehouse, and La Colombe Coffee.
I Egg You will offer a larger menu Read More
photos courtesy Omakase @ barracks row
From an email:
“Omakase @ barracks row, a multi course Sushi omakase experience, will open Thursday, November 9th on Barracks Row in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. After a series of pop up dinners, the restaurant will debut in their official location at 522 8th Street SE on the second and third floor, above Han Palace. The 21-course Omakase tasting menu is Read More
713 8th Street, SE formerly home to Finn McCool’s/Molly Malone’s
Thanks to Page for passing on the surprising news:
“Such sad news. Crazy Aunt Helen’s was awesome. Anyone have any idea what happened?!?”
From Crazy Aunt Helen’s: Read More
8th and Pennsylvania Ave, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Wanted to share this sign on the door of Mason and Greens on 8th St SE. Sad because I loved the place, Read More
517 8th Street, SE
I walked past the coming I Egg You last week but am just seeing a peek of the inside from IG – holy moly this is gonna be great: Read More
409 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Edward for sharing: “Umm, Popeyes on Barracks Row is coming back? The infamous rat Popeyes?”
STAY TUNED.
514 8th Street, SE previously home to Tio Javier/Pacifico Cantina/Capitol Video Sales.
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking down Barracks Row and noticed the Tortuga restaurant is closed/windows covered. It was a Mexican ish restaurant a few years ago and the turned over to this. Curious if it’s changing form again?”
Tortuga posted on their IG December 6th: “Thank you to everyone who has supported Tortuga over the years. We have closed for remodel, but remain open for holiday parties and private events. We can’t wait for you to see what’s next!”
