1805 Connecticut Ave NW at Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I confirmed with the owner that after being a Dupont staple for decades the Royal Palace’s last night will be this Saturday. The building is being sold along with the license but the current owner was unsure of the new owners plans.
I think the awning summed it up best “Bar, Food & Fun.
Spoke to him again last night it’s been 37 years!”
Another reader reports (I had no idea there were so many Royal Palace fans): (more…)
Thanks to Billy for sending: “Discovery Sign coming down in Silver Spring.”
Ed. Note: They’re not completely gone from Silver Spring though.
1639 R Street, NW
There had been a lot of chatter on social media but now Cobalt confirms their closure on 17th Street:
“It’s no secret that the building that housed Cobalt (1639 R St NW) and the adjacent property recently sold.
With the combination of the sale of the buildings, the start of demolition, costly infrastructure repairs and upgrades that we would need to shoulder to remain open for the short remainder of our lease (without an opportunity to extend the lease) along with a slow decline in sales we decided it was the right time to close the business to focus on our other businesses and some personal family needs. (more…)
1807 14th Street, NW
First Go Mama Go then Pulp then changes at Black Cat and now another one that really stings.
From Home Rule:
“As we begin 2019. we at Home Rule have decided that, after 20 wonderful and fulfilling years, it is now time for us to pursue new opportunities and adventures. Home Rule will be closing on March 31, 2019.
For 20 years our customers have supported and delighted us. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Brian Mosley
ESPN reports:
“The Philadelphia Phillies appear to have won the Bryce Harper sweepstakes, finalizing a 13-year, $330 million deal with the free-agent outfielder, league sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday.”
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
END OF AN ERA. First Payless and now this.
Ed. Note: My 15 year old self is utterly destroyed. (more…)
1341 H Street, NE
I have no more tears to shed so I shall simply bellow a groan from the pit of my belly, tear my shirt, and pour out some Dr. Brown’s in anguish. There are no words. Having said that – some words from Star and Shamrock:
“It is bittersweet for us to announce that after 10 years on H St, the Star & Shamrock will be closing. We are excited to shift our focus to new opportunities and projects. It has been our pleasure to play a part in the continued reimagining of this storied neighborhood. (more…)
775 G Street, NW via Proof
Thanks to all who messaged. Washingtonian reported:
“Wine-centric modern American restaurant Proof will close on February 2 after a dozen years in Penn Quarter. In a statement, owner Jason Kuller says they were “unable to reach a viable agreement with our landlord to continue Proof in its current location.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space and if some form of Proof finds a new space.
1338 U Street, NW
Back in November we learned that Peking Express had “closed for renovations”. Anyone take an early taste of the Jerk?
Check out the menu: (more…)
1771 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Amanda and Carlos for sending: “RIP AdMo BK. Is my favorite Pho next?” (more…)