
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…)

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…)

From an email:
“DC’s beloved and award winning Chef Elias Taddesse is back in the kitchen cooking up a whole new menu at Doro Soul Food, his popular carryout in Shaw. Chef Taddesse is launching eight new dishes next week at Doro, including, by popular request, wings 3 ways. In addition to the wings, he is also introducing a vegan sandwich made with crispy enoki mushrooms.
New Menu Items Launching July 30 at Doro Soul Food (more…)

1780 Florida Ave, NW
Keren has been closed for renovations due to a fire suffered back in February. Thanks to Rebecca for sharing the update from them:
“Friends! We have missed you and from all of the messages we have received it appears you have missed us too!
We hope to reopen in August. (more…)