1770 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Bryce for passing on from Capitol Hemp:

“Capitol Hemp would like to thank our loyal customers since 2008. It has been a hard road with many bumps and turns. Capitol Hemp may someday return to Washington DC but for now there are other endeavours to pursue. It’s been a pleasure to serve the residents and visitors of our nations Capital.” (more…)



1015 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about whether Kinship is closing? I have been trying to make reservations for any date in January, and nothing is available. It really isn’t possible to imagine every 2 seat table is reserved for every day in January. I wrote directly to them, but haven’t heard back.”

Update: A reader sends for lease ads for the space: (more…)



1828 L Street, NW

Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”

Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)



1201 Half Street, SE

Basebowl Ramen & Grill Bar first opened in Navy Yard near Nats Park back in November 2020:

“Basebowl, a full-service ramen and fresh noodle restaurant. Named as a nod to the nearby baseball stadium, Basebowl will occupy 2,393 square feet and serve homemade Chinese and Taiwanese noodles, soup bowls, homemade dumplings with traditional bone broths for lunch, dinner and late night.”


via google

Listed phone number goes immediately to a full voicemail box and is unavailable.

Thanks to M. for sending the sad news:

Base Bowl on Half st in Navy Yard closed last weekend. (more…)



606 Florida Ave, NW

The current owner of El Techo tells me via email:

“this isn’t a permanent closure but a reorganization that will breath new life into the concept….Reopening in early 2026


from our archives in 2017 before the roof deck went to eleven…

“El Techo isn’t going away — it’s evolving. (more…)


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