13th and Park Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been meaning to ask…any news on Park Market. It’s been like this for over a month. The sign on the front is blank/bleached from the sun.”
13th and Park Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been meaning to ask…any news on Park Market. It’s been like this for over a month. The sign on the front is blank/bleached from the sun.”
233 12th Street, SE
From a press release:
“Mott’s Market, the beloved Capitol Hill corner store that neighbors rallied to save and restore, will celebrate its grand reopening on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at 233 12th St. SE, Washington, D.C. 20003, just south of Lincoln Park.
After more than four years of fundraising, renovations, and a lengthy permitting and approvals process, Mott’s Market is once again open for business. The grand reopening celebration will start in front of the Market and then move to the newly renovated back patio and will feature refreshments, entertainment for kids and adults, and a festive community gathering to mark the return of a neighborhood institution. (more…)

I have been around the block a time or two. I am 51 years old and have lived in DC continuously for 29 years and I have never seen this before. Pickled eggs (photo below)? Yes, of course. I remember the days of pickled eggs being sold on ice cream trucks around town. I’m cool with that. 100% But pickled hot dogs? Are these pickled hotdogs? Do you just eat them straight out of the jar? What is happening hahaha (more…)

1201 5th Street, NW at M Street previously home to a very fun liquor store.
Well this is awesome. Local ANC rep Rachelle Nigro shared the exciting news:
“Fuji Market is coming to 1201 5th St NW. Today I spoke with Ms. Myung Lee, the proprietor who will be operating the space, and she confirmed the build‑out is underway. Fuji Market will offer Japanese and Korean food products, (more…)

photo by Ted Eytan
Speaking of sandwiches – this is a reminder that Odd Provisions at 11th and Lamont Street, NW is amazing. And very well priced!! I got a ham and cheese sandwich on a pretzel bun for like $8.50 and it absolutely hit the spot. If you are sleeping on their sandwiches, like I was, WAKE UP – so, so good. Head straight to the deli counter in the back.
For those who are unfamiliar: (more…)

707 H Street, NE
Thanks to Ron for sending:
“This sign when up a couple days ago on the 700 block of H Street NE. I haven’t seen a permit. Looks like they’re trying to wing it.”
Ed. Note: Ha!
Stay tuned.

1460 Park Road, NW
Back in March we shared the sad news that the Proprietor of Don Julio’s (Grocery/Pupuseria) Passed Away. At the time we weren’t sure if Don Julio’s would be reopening or not. I’m happy to report that have indeed reopened! Go get your pupusas (and more) at your pleasure!

500 Irving Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you know what happened to Aurora Market in Park View? It was a cute bodega in an area with limited grocery options. They seem to be permanently closed and now there’s a sign for a liquor store above it. (more…)

1460 Park Road, NW
Super sad news out of Columbia Heights over the weekend. I was checking out the menu at the beloved Don Julio’s on Park Road when (more…)

3928 14th Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending the update on Morazan Groceries:
“There’s a new sign up at the Morazan location on 14th Street, NW. Maybe you have a better translation, but it is something like: “Temporarily closed. Will open again soon. Thank you for your patience.” Joy!”
STAY TUNED.