
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…)

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…)

1733 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to John for sending Casa Lebrato‘s replacement – Colombia Market.
Mr and Mrs Lee said a final farewell here in September 2025.

2343 17th Street, NW
Time to finally accept the inevitable :(
“Dear PoPville,
Have followed the coverage of the Kalorama Deli over the years. Just walked by the front of the building and noticed these posted to the front door.” (more…)

2024 P Street, NW
Anyone remember Beer and Welding Sandwich Shop? Another nice option has launched inside Oasis Market!
“Johnnys Gourmet Deli and Subs
deli and sub shop
monday- sunday 8am-3pm
2024 P St NW Washington DC”
Their goods looks good: (more…)

1845 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending the Urban Mart opening news.
There was a time on this block, oh, there was a time…