Thanks to Flora for sending the sad news about Negril.
Oof, but “with hope of relocation coming soon.” (more…)
end of an era
1830 Columbia Road, NW. thanks to Terry for the heads up and the photo
After 28 years an end of an era nears for Miss Pixie’s (via email):
“Very likely to retire at the end of the year… at 65 I’m ready to retire! (more…)
12th and Jackson Street, NE opened here back in June 2014
Brookland’s Finest truly lived up to their name. This is a very tough loss.
Brookland’s Finest owner Tony T writes:
“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we are going to have to close the doors at Brookland’s Finest. A word I grew to hate during the lockdown was pivot. Unfortunately, we could not pivot at BF. There were many factors. (more…)
410 7th Street, NW
Hill Country opened here with great fanfare back in 2011. There were strong opinions about their BBQ. Thanks to a tipster for letting me know and I have now confirmed that Hill Country is closing next Friday, March 28th. (more…)
319 7th Street, SE via sales listing
“Dear PoPville,
I visited the Fairy Godmother Childrens toys and bookstore in Eastern market to buy a gift today and the store was almost empty. (more…)
1020 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending:
“Looks like Rice Mix (FKA Rice Bar) downtown in the Golden Triangle (1020 19th St NW) recently closed. Sad timing especially with so many employees returning to offices lately.”
Phone number has been disconnected too. (more…)
“Mayor Bowser released the following statement on the evolution of Black Lives Matter Plaza”: (more…)
11th and E Street, NW. photo by Matthew Felling “Farewell, old friend.”
So much for March 6th. [We first reported the coming closure on February 18th.]
Thanks to all who passed on the sad news yesterday:
“When I heard it was closing, (more…)
4339 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sam for passing on from Calvert Woodley:
“After 26 years at Calvert Woodley, it is with heartfelt emotion and gratitude that I announce the sale of CW to Jay and Tanvi Patel from nearby Chevy Chase.
Calvert Woodley, and Woodley Wine & Liquor before that, has been in my family since 1966, (more…)
1351 U Street, NW
Oh wait, is it coming to the Universal Capoeira spot upstairs: (more…)