1780 Florida Ave, NW
Keren has been closed for renovations due to a fire suffered back in February of 2024.
Thanks to Drew, Ally (and others) for sending the fantastic news about Keren‘s reopening in Adams Morgan: (more…)
Eritrean
We’ve been monitoring Keren’s reopening status for a LONG TIME so this sign I spotted over the weekend has brought me (and I know many others) a tremendous amount of joy. (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all continue to message us about Keren.
Boxes in and getting ready to decorate: (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to all continue to message us about Keren.
Keren has been closed for renovations due to a fire suffered back in February of 2024.
Looking so close now, seriously: (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Been a minute since we last checked in on Keren but I’m happy to report I ran into one of the owners over the weekend who tells me that they are now hoping to reopen in July!
He did express a bit of frustration over the permitting process and (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any update on the Keren reopening? It says open on google maps but the phone line is dead.” (more…)
1901 9th Street, NW courtesy SOST
From a press release:
“SOST, meaning “three” in Amharic language, is set to debut at 1901 9th St NW on Friday, December 13, in the heart of D.C.’s historic Shaw neighborhood. This three-story cultural destination delivers an unparalleled immersive experience integrating dining, music, and community in celebration of the Black diaspora. What once stood as an Ethiopian community center now features a hybrid café/wine bar, a restaurant with a rooftop lounge, and a secret subterranean space for auditory discovery and craft cocktails. (more…)
1524 U Street, NW
If you want to scratch that Eritrean (and Ethiopian) itch while waiting for Keren’s return – check out Abuare Restaurant and Bar on U Street: (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to John for sending the update on Keren: “Demolition for renovation permit for Keren issued in September” (more…)
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I love the fact that our city has an Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center.
From an email:
“DC based indie rockers Sweet Interference will be playing at DC 9 (1940 9th Street, NW) this Thursday, July 9th. Attendees can expect an evening full of unique music styling at one of the city’s great live music venues. Sweet Interference released their sophomore album in February and is working on music for their third. The set will include many new songs mixed in with fan favorites. They will be joined by B-Film Extras (DC) and Gills and Wings (Richmond). 21+/9pm/$8″
Mock DC Mayoral Campaign – Vote Batwoman
“Dear PoP,
I just wanted to give you a heads up on a cool event that’s taking place this week in DC. NOI is hosting an organizing “Bootcamp” where participants are running a mock DC mayoral campaign with superhero candidates. I was wondering if you could mention my team’s campaign, Batwoman for DC Mayor. If elected, Batwoman would be the first openly lesbian mayor of DC. She’s running on a platform of equality for all residents of DC– gay or straight, black or white, educated or uneducated.
You can check out her website here: http://www.batwomanfordc.com/. The online vote will take place this Friday, July 10th.”