end of an era

End of an Era on 14th Street in Columbia Heights: ZEBA closing after 15 Years, Goodbye Party this Saturday

By Prince Of Petworth

3423 14th Street, NW back in the day (2012)

ZEBA shares the sad news with us:

“I wanted to reach out and inform you guys that unfortunately after 15 years of business, we’ll be closing our doors on Oct 31st. We’ll be having a goodbye party this Saturday thanking the neighborhood for the amazing 15 years! We will be having a lot of specials that night. Really just want to thank everyone for the incredible 15 years.”

Stay tuned for updates on who will be taking over the space. And be sure to stop by Saturday to bid a proper farewell!

“another Mom & Pop place is closing in DC” RIP GreenBee Cafe

By Prince Of Petworth

1129 20th Street, NW

Ed. Note: These were the folks behind the also awesome Bread and Brew, which closed in 2015.

“Dear PoPville,

I’m sad to report that another Mom & Pop place is closing in DC. The GreenBee Cafe is a woman-owned business and has been serving people in the Dupont South/Golden Triangle area since 2008. Their last day will be Thursday Oct. 29th. Hours are 10am – 2pm. (more…)

“Angelina’s is officially for sale!! End of an era.”

By Prince Of Petworth

725 Florida Ave, NW. Prior to Angelina’s this space was home to a Tropicana Jamaican Eatery

Thanks to Patrick for sending: “Not sure if it’s been posted yet but Angelina’s is officially for sale!! End of an era.”

ICYMI (July, 2025): “Angelina has passed… was such an icon of the neighborhood for so many people over so many years”

“Dear PoPville, (more…)

Update: Another miracle in the making?!? Upgrade to Granville Moore’s Salvation Scuttlebutt

By Prince Of Petworth

1238 H Street, NE

Update: Upgrading Super Sad Granville Moore’s Scuttlebutt to Salvation Scuttlebutt – Now Starting to Hear that GM shall live on after October 31st, though changes could be afoot!

Granville Moore’s
“DC’s Original Belgian Beer & Moules Frites Tavern”

Thanks to a few readers for sharing the sad news with us: “I learned tonight that Granville Moore’s is officially closing on October 31.”

What a run :( After opening in 2007, after 10 years we learned that the owner of the Queen Vic was taking over Granville Moore’s from Chef Teddy Folkman. During Covid in 2020 there was fear of a closure but fortunately we had a ‘Do You Believe in Miracles? Granville Moore’s edition’.

Granville Moore’s was a massive addition to the neighborhood. Granville Moore’s was one of the first to bring excitement to a revitalizing (pre-streetcar!) H Street, NE along with the Argonaut, Red and the Black, Palace of Wonders, Rock and Roll Hotel (all RIP) and thank God the still open Pug next door. Granville Moore’s was great. Granville Moore’s is great. They will be missed. Maybe there will be another miracle in the works. It’s happened before…

Stay tuned.

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After 10 Years, OrangeTheory Fitness Permanently Closing at the end of the month in Navy Yard

By Prince Of Petworth

The farewell note from OrangeTheory Fitness Navy Yard (82 I Street, SE):

“10 years. Countless workouts. Thousands of memories. One incredible community. 🧡

We are coming to you with unfortunate news this afternoon. After a decade of sweat, laughter, celebrations, milestones, and showing up for one another, the time has come for us to close our doors for good. Through the past few years, we have been unable to gain the traction needed to make our studio in NAVY YARD financially viable. As a result, we regret to inform you that OTF NAVY YARD will be closing permanently as of OCTOBER 31ST 2026. (more…)

BRUTAL BREAKING News out of Union Market: Today is Neopol Savory Smokery’s Last Day.

By Prince Of Petworth

Update from Neopol:

“After 14 incredible years, it’s hard to put into words what Union Market has meant to us.

Thank you to Union Market for giving Neopol a place to grow, and thank you to every customer who stopped by, shared a meal with us, brought a friend, told someone about us, or simply kept coming back. Your support has meant more to us than you know.

And most importantly, thank you to our amazing staff—past and present. None of these 14 years would have been possible without your hard work, dedication, and the care you brought to Neopol every day.

We leave Union Market with so many great memories, friendships, and an incredible amount of gratitude.

Thank you for 14 unforgettable years, DC. ❤️

This isn’t goodbye to Neopol. We hope you’ll come visit us at one of our Baltimore locations. We’d love to see you.”

Thanks to Wendy for sending us this truly, truly terrible news: “Neopol in Union Market is closing down after today. I’m devastated! Wishing the best for them for sure. Such a loss for the neighborhood.”

A call to the stall confirms today is indeed their last day in DC. They’ll be open till 6pm if you want last taste (in DC.)

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Awful EXCLUSIVE: After Over 40 Years, The True Value Hardware on 17th Street is Closing at the end of this year.

By Prince Of Petworth

1623 17th St NW

“True Value Hardware on 17th has been serving the Washington DC area since 1983. Located at 1623-1627 17th Street NW, we stock an extensive inventory of Hardware and Household items. We proudly sell Benjamin Moore Paint as well.”

Holy smokes I was hoping that I got a bad tip about this one… Alas, I have confirmed with True Value Hardware on 17th Street over email earlier this morning: “True Value on 17th Street will be closing on December 31,2026” (more…)

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