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.
3928 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Do you have any news on the abrupt closing of Morazon groceries on 14th NW (at Shepherd I think). We will really miss their hot bar and daily tamales.”
Not sure what happened but their website says permanently closed: (more…)
inside 1613 Montello Avenue, NE
Thanks to DBL for passing on the update about Montello Market (in the former Jabbo’s Compack Market space):
“Passing on the news that Montello Market is open as of December 3rd, 2025. According to the clerk on duty, Temesgen,their current hours are:
Monday – Sunday from 8am to 8pm. They may decide to stay open longer based on neighborhood demand. (more…)
138 U Street, NE
Yang Market 3.0 opened in Eckington back in January 2020 (the original closed in 2018.)
Thanks to H. and J. for sending the sad news about Yang Market closing:
“Yang Market is closing on 12/20. A loss for Eckington.” (more…)
1613 Montello Avenue, NE
Thanks to DBL for sending:
“Some retail news from Trinidad, Montello Market is making steady progress towards opening in the former Jabbo’s Compack Market space at 1613 Montello Avenue NE (Closed Late Summer 2025)
The building facade is now yellow and they retained the two Christopher Lynch murals and original Jabbo’s signage along Holbrook Terrace NW.
A gentleman inside said they were aiming to be open by December 1st, 2025 at the latest, likely sooner though.”
More photos and a peek inside: (more…)