original and final Shouk location at 655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016

On Wednesday we shared the sad news about Shouk closing their remaining two stores.

This morning they sent out their farewell note:

“Dear Shouk Friends,

After nearly a decade of cooking, sharing, and gathering with you, we’ve reached the bittersweet moment of saying goodbye. Shouk has officially closed its doors.

When we opened, our dream was simple but bold: (more…)



655 K Street, NW opened here back in 2016

Back in December we noted that there was Only One Shouk Still Standing in DC after the Georgetown Shouk location closed.

Thanks to Noa for passing on the sad news:

“Remaining Shouks abruptly closed!! 😭😭 Yesterday was last day :(”

Kosher Food and Drink reported on Tuesday:

“According to the DC Kosher rav hamachshir for Shouk, the restaurant has permanently closed both locations (Rockville, MD and Washington, DC) as of 8:30PM this evening.”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the K Street location. There was a time…



1400 Meridian Place, NW entrance lower level on 14th Street

“Dear PoPville,

I want to give a shoutout to newly open Halal Kingz!

I live near Halal Kingz and each time I’d walk by it, Mohammed would wave to me and ask me to try it sometime. I was walking to lunch and decided that I’d try Halal Kingz after reading the reviews. Mohammed immediately greeted me, asked me about myself, and told me that he promises I’ll enjoy the falafel gyro I ordered (I’m a vegetarian). I thanked him, waited, and expected to like it like I like most falafel gyros.

Holy hell y’all. It is incredible. (more…)


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