3100 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what’s going on at the Columbia Heights Chick Fil A? It was closed yesterday and again today, but no indication on why…”
Another reader shares: “All the lights are out and no sign on the door. But if you go in the app it says “unforeseen circumstances” and that’s all.”
Photo by Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
My husband and I are moving out of our current apartment and, as per our lease, had to give 60 days’ notice. Our landlords indicated they intend to pretty immediately list and start showing the apartment, while we are still in it. Now, we have never had landlords try to show an apartment we were still living in, though I know this is their right and is not entirely uncommon. While normally it would just be inconvenient, during a global pandemic, it’s pretty scary to envision strangers tromping through our apartment where we both work and live (and are basically at home 24/7 these days!) and it also feels particularly pointless because I think the odds of people seeing our increasingly messy and cluttered apartment as we ourselves prepare to move out will not be particularly appealing to any potential future renters. On top of everything, I am also pregnant, which my landlords are aware of (and apparently do not care). (more…)
Photo by Katherine Zhao
Thanks to Katherine for sharing:
“So excited! China Town Carryout in Mt. Pleasant, which has been closed since mid-March and has some great wings with mumbo sauce and other eats, is re-opening September 1.” (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Hoping the community might know the official status of Acqua al 2 in Eastern Market? They had been selling grocery items earlier in the pandemic and then updated their website and posted on social media that they would be temporarily closing in late June to prepare for indoor dining in July. However, their phone line is currently not in service and friends have mentioned it looks very closed and empty from the outside. Does anyone know what’s going on? I know their sister restaurants Ghibellina and Sotto closed.”
On June 25th Acqua Al 2 posted to their Facebook:
“Acqua al 2 family, friends and neighbors: (more…)
Photo by Ted Eytan
“Dear PoPville,
For those who started working from home in DC because of the pandemic, I was wondering if folks could share what their offices have said/not said about how long employees can expect to work from home. For example, I know people who work for various types of organizations (big law firms, medium-sized and small-sized nonprofits, large for-profits) who have been told they should expect to work from home until at least January 2021. Meanwhile, my office has allowed employees to work from home since mid-March and has announced continuation of this work-from-home policy with advance notice anywhere from a 2-week to 2-month basis (so, for example, my work announced in early August that we can expect to work from home till at least mid-September, and we’ll probably get another update in early September about whether and how long this policy will be extended again). I was wondering what other organizations in DC have been doing.
Background/caveats/etc: (more…)
Photo by John Sonderman
“Dear PoPville,
I’m missing the gym like crazy, especially for the classes. I don’t do well with virtual classes, so I’m interested in seeing where I can find and take outdoor exercise classes (other than yoga). I’d really appreciate any leads, even in the suburbs.”
3615 14th Street, NW
A few readers have been writing in about the Airedale: “the airedale in Columbia Heights has closed for good per sources.”
and
“Dear PoPville,
I think the Airedale is permanently closed. I tried to go there for outdoor drinks on Friday, July 31, and one of the staff was out front with all of the tables turned on their sides. I asked if they were closed, and they said yeah, permanently. (more…)
3223 Grace Street, NW via Church Hall
From an email:
“Church Hall DC, the American beer hall and neighborhood destination located at Georgetown Park, is opening a pop-up biergarten along Georgetown’s historic C&O canal this Wednesday, August 19th.
The biergarten will feature a carefully curated menu. New items like natural bratwurst, gourmet hot dogs, watermelon feta salad with a lemon dressing and a watermelon gazpacho will be available for outdoor dining. In addition the new menu will feature local beers from DC, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia as well as a signature cocktail menu featuring DC distilled spirits. Frozen margaritas will also be available at the pop-up. (more…)
100 Florida Ave, NE
Thanks to JC for sending: “Looks like they’ve thrown in the towel for now.”
Looks like the break started last month:
“JULY UPDATE: Hello friends, we will be closing for summer break beginning today, July 20 We’re so grateful for all the support we’ve received from you over these last several months, and our team is looking forward to a much needed break so we can come back rested & recharged this fall (more…)
9th and E Street, NW
Thanks to SingleGayGuy for sending word about McD’s: “Another one bites the dust.”