800 block of Upshur Street, NW via DC Fire and EMS

DC Fire and EMS concluded: “Final Update: Working Fire – 800 block of Upshur St NW – 6 adults were displaced as a result of the fire. Photos show smoke/fire conditions upon arrival to the fireground.”

Cinder BBQ shared their update with the community: (more…)


“Dear PoPville,

Local food PSA! Saw that Missed Connections is doing 4th of July meals to go and had to pass along the recommendation (if I wasn’t going out of town, I’d be all over it.) Really awesome new chef / concept. The smoked chicken with yuzu white sauce is unreal among everything else I’ve had there (coconut pandan bread!!).

They’re at Electric Cool Aid every Friday – so if you’re not picking up this weekend, definitely check them out this summer – great with a frozen bev.” (more…)



71 Potomac Ave, SE courtesy Suzie Q

From Suzie Q:

“Suzie Q’s, a retro inspired neighborhood bar, is set to open its doors in early May in the heart of Washington D.C.’s Navy Yard district. Located at 71 Potomac Ave. SE, Suzie Q’s promises a laid-back experience with affordable drinks, great BBQ, and a tribute to 70’s sports and rock ‘n’ roll culture. (more…)



800 Upshur Street, NW

Update from CINDER:

“This came out of nowhere. We had been in active dialogue with the landlord to sort out payments owed to both parties – including back rent from the previous tenant which we are indemnified from, money owed to us from the numerous times the landlord failed to pay the building’s water bill and we had to close, as well as reduced rent during Covid.

We were in the middle of figuring out a payment plan that was fair to both parties, and then they went radio silent. We’re hopeful we can continue those negations and find a path forward that lets us continue serving this community we love so much.

Ed. Note: Cinder is beloved in Petworth, and beyond. Really hope they can work this out.

“Dear PoPville,

Just saw a guy taping this to the window: (more…)



Photo courtesy Maria Rebrikova

From an email:

“Barbeque and pizza fans can rejoice and enjoy a new collaboration from 50 Top Pizza’s #2 ranked slice shop in the U.S., Slice & Pie and two-time Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient Federalist Pig. The two local, award-winning District-based businesses are combining their respective passions for pizza and classic American barbecue to launch a brand-new New York style pie, a collaborative effort from pizza master Giulio Adriani and pit master, Rob Sonderman. The Federalist Pig Pie, available exclusively at Slice & Pie, features a base of white garlic cream sauce with smoked mozzarella, chopped brisket (a Federalist Pig specialty), roasted potato, caramelized onions, pickled jalapenos, red onions and a garlic BBQ sauce drizzle. (more…)


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