
Thanks to Elliott for sending: “Just reporting the closing of yet another pharmacy in this neighborhood. This is CVS at 2350 Washington Place NE right off Rhode Island Ave NE outside of Rhode Island Metro.”

Thanks to Elliott for sending: “Just reporting the closing of yet another pharmacy in this neighborhood. This is CVS at 2350 Washington Place NE right off Rhode Island Ave NE outside of Rhode Island Metro.”

1453 Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Ed. Note: A call to the store rings and rings with nobody picking up/no voicemail.
“Dear PoPville,
It looks like a longtime fixture of my neighborhood has closed: World Wine at 15th and Penn S.E. (more…)

1224 H Street, NE via Sticky Rice
I don’t know if it’s just because I’m old but this one hits hard. I remember the excitement of when they first opened, which feels not that long ago… 17 years!!
About a week ago Sticky Rice shared the super sad news:
“After 17 unforgettable years, Sticky Rice DC is closing its doors. 💔
This decision wasn’t easy. The pandemic, decreased foot traffic, rising food costs, labor costs, and the impact of Initiative 82 have all made it impossible for us to continue. We fought hard—but it’s time to say goodbye. (more…)

1400 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Thanks to Ashley for sending:
“7-Eleven at Rhode Island and Montana Ave, NE closed.”
Any guesses on which will be the next 7E to go down?

300 Morse Street, NE via Marcellino
Thanks to R. for sending from Marcellino Pane e Vino:
“Marcellino Pane e Vino features a menu of contemporary Italian cuisine by @matarazzo.italy and chef @matteo_venini.”
“While this chapter is ending, we’re excited for what’s ahead: we’ll be replacing Marcellino with a new project launching in mid-May-stay tuned for details!” (more…)

1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Sean for sending us the photo above from the old Duke’s space in Navy Yard.
Check out the Problem Child Menu here.
From a press release:
“Friday mark(ed) the debut of Problem Child, a new bar focused on being a friendly and welcoming watering hole for neighbors and visitors alike. “Problem Child is the divey, comfortable bar every D.C. neighborhood should have,” says Daniel Kramer, Managing Partner. “This bar is about having fun in a relaxed, chill environment with solid food options.”
Guests will enjoy $4 select beers at all times, (more…)

675 WHARF Street, SW photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sharing: “No more Lucky Buns at the Wharf” (more…)

1400 Irving Street, NW opened here back in 2011.
Well I’ve been putting this off because I’ve been hoping for a miracle. In January we posted that “Lou’s City Bar has been closed for a few weeks for a “winter refresh” in Columbia Heights. Hopefully only temporary and not “temporary”…”. Turns out it was “temporary” aka permanent despite best efforts. (more…)

Connecticut and R Street, NW
Thanks to S. and A. for sending: “FYI 711 is closed. Dupont Circle.”
Ed. Note: This is the one next to the old Mi Casa that abruptly closed back in November and is currently vacant.

1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending the sad news about Julia’s: “Today is the last day.” (more…)