2000 M Street, NW
In July 2024 we broke the news that Christopher Kim’s was closing after launching retirement sales. Those sales have finally concluded. Here’s to a very happy retirement for Mr. Kim!
Helluva run. Helluva run. Parting note: (more…)
closing
1333 19th Street, NW
Aloha Poke opened in the old Jamba Juice space outside the Dupont south metro back in 2019 in the middle of DC’s poke explosion.
Thanks to A. for sending yesterday (Wed.): (more…)
1248 H Street, NE
“A vibrant, casual burger joint offering gourmet Smashburgers, Chopped Cheese Sandwiches, and loaded fries. Ideal for dine-in, delivery, or catering for any occasion.”
“Dear PoPville,
Double Up Burger etc. in the Hall on H may be gone. The place has been closed recently. Open today but all the signage for everything but the Boba place is gone. The Google says temporarily closed.” (more…)
3251 Prospect Street, NW
Last week we posted that ‘Donsak Thai Opening a Second Location Soon!!’ (more…)
From a press advisory:
“WHAT: Rally to save Crunch Fitness
WHEN: Tuesday, March 24, noon
WHERE: Crunch Fitness, 5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC
WHY: After 15 years of serving Washington’s Upper Northwest, Crunch’s parent company, Onelife Fitness, abruptly announced it is closing the gym on April 15, 2026.
Finances play a role but aren’t the deciding factor: the gym is thriving and continues to attract new members. (The gym has about 1200 members total.)
The closure appears to stem from two factors: (more…)
1601 Maryland Ave, NE
Thanks to ANC Commissioner Charquinta McCray for sending us an update on the closing plans for the Safeway at Hechinger Mall:
“what we know so far:
•The pharmacy will close on April 1, (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Crunch Fitness (near Rodman’s) closing April 15th!
“Dear PoPville,
I just received a notice that Crunch Chevy Chase is closing next month. This building used to be the KB Cinema theatre, then a furniture store before morphing into Crunch.” (more…)
1601 Maryland Ave, NE
Thanks to ANC Commissioner Charquinta McCray for sharing:
“🚨 The Safeway at Hechinger Mall is expected to close May 16. Employees have been notified and the pharmacy may close April 1. (more…)
1240 Wisconsin Ave, NW
I feel like the Outerknown didn’t open that long ago. Anyway, they’ve closed. But Frankies Bikinis is coming soon: (more…)
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1314 9th Street, NW rear
ICYMI: The building that fronted 9th Street was home to the legendary A&D Bar which closed back in February 2017.
Tony wraps it up with the only words possible: “What can I say …”
OH THERE WAS A TIME…
Sundevich opened up in July ’11 in the alley off 9th Street behind 1314 9th St, NW. Sundevich opened their Capitol Hill location on January 1st, 2021. It appears that one will remain open. You can see their legendary menu here.
The lease listing for Sundevich’s Shaw space says:
“945sf one-story brick, flat-roofed box in Shaw’s Blagden Alley/Naylor Court Historic District. Was built as a garage, then was The Dog Wash for 10 years, finally was the original Sundevich, and has been so for the last 15 years. Current tenant is a renowned sandwich shop who has informed us he will vacate the space 3/31/26. (more…)