1362 H Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking home and saw a new sign on the long vacant Kitsuen Japanese restaurant. We have seen a few vacant properties that have been preparing to open to new merchants along H Street NE with renovations, new store front windows, and a new paint job. In place of Kitsuen, it looks like the name will be EV: Ethiopian on H. (more…)
3906(ish) 14th Street, NW
“Coffee has become a commodity. On every corner is yet another coffee shop, selling yet another sugary flavored something. We want to bring you an authentic experience of how coffee should be enjoyed. At the Rue Cafe on 14th Street, enjoy the elements of the traditional Ethiopian coffee experience. Whether you need a place to grab a quick breakfast or lunch, study or work with free wi-fi, or hang out with friends, the Rue welcomes you!”
Update:
Thanks to Steve for sending the latest from Rue Cafe:
“It looks like a week or two until it’s completely finished!” (more…)
1819 7th Street, NW via IG
Motown Square shared the sad news yesterday:
“Sunday will be our last day making pies. We know this may sound sudden, but this family is burnt out from the daily pizza ops. (more…)
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to Medaterra
Next door to the coming grocer, looks like a spot of trouble: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Alert!!! It might be the dead of winter but there’s a brand new Ethiopian food vendor at the dupont farmers market — (more…)
1362 H Street, NE previously home to the much hyped Kitsuen
“Ethio Vegan is a new plant-based restaurant located on H st NE in the heart of the city. Specializing in Ethiopian cuisine.”
The liquor license application for Ethio Vegan says: (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…)
Thanks to all who passed on the plea from the late, Tefera Zewdie,’s daughter: (more…)
104 Rhode Island Ave, NW
Anyone been to Sylvan Cafe lately? The bagels holding up? Anyone try the Ethiopian options? (more…)