
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Somebody translate the Wendy’s msg? Lights on, nobody home.” (more…)

3900 Georgia Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Somebody translate the Wendy’s msg? Lights on, nobody home.” (more…)

1000 block of Brentwood Road, NE
Thanks to Nathan for sending: “there is signage for a Buffalo Wild Wings Go at Rhode Island Place just off the Rhode Island Avenue-Brentwood Metro stop.”
You can see their menus here.
Stay tuned for an opening date.
Ed. Note: There was a proper Buffalo Wild Wings in Navy Yard near Nats Park from 2015-2024.

701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Ed. Note: This was the something healthy we wondering about back in December. This space was previously home to a Protein Bar.
From an email:
“Fruitive is opening an expanded Penn Quarter location on Wednesday, February 18 at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW. The new 2,500-square-foot space will feature the brand’s signature cold-pressed juices, smoothies, vegan waffles, and acai bowls — including a specialty Bolivian-sourced variety backed by a community-led fair-trade model. To celebrate opening day, all guests will receive complimentary Avocado Toast and a Ginger Immunity Shot (while supplies last).”
Full press release: (more…)

18th and M Street, NW
Ed. Note: The most recent Pret closure (1828 L Street, NW) prior to this one was reported on back in December.
Pret a Manger opened the 18th and M St, NW location back in February 2016. Prior to Pret the space was home to a Caribou coffee.
“18th and M is your local coffee shop, providing a wide variety of breakfast foods, a great selection of homemade sandwiches, and the best organic coffee. So, whether you’re looking for coffee near you, or want something fresh for breakfast or lunch, visit our 18th and M store. See our full menu for our delicious range of options.”
Thanks to Benji for sending: (more…)

1285 4th Street, NE photo by Jim Lokay
Thanks to Jim for sharing last week:
“Finally! Some activity going on in the future Greco spot in Union Market. It was supposed to open early last year, as @popville reported, but it’s the first sign of life I’ve seen inside.” (more…)

1828 L Street, NW
Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”
Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)

Well that was fast.
A tipster tells me what’s coming to the recently closed Basebowl space in Navy Yard near Nats Park (1201 Half Street, SE):
“Scolapasta (currently in Tysons and Arlington) is taking over. They will keep serving fresh pasta in a fast casual setting.” (more…)

227 Harry Thomas Way, NE
Thanks to Edward for sharing the latest with us: “Work on the future Tommy’s Tacos in kiosk at Tanner Park!”
Back in July we learned that:
“The NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID) is excited to announce that Tommy’s Tacos, a new fresh, fast-casual food and beverage concept created by acclaimed chef Thomas Stacy, has been selected as the official operator at Alethia Tanner Park. (more…)

907 H Street, NE
Thanks to S. for sending: “saw this the other day at 907 h st ne in the same complex as the aldi”
Hmm, this is interesting, back in March 2025 we shared Nash & Smashed coming soon signage at 801 H Street, NE…
Nash & Smashed says on their website (without an actual address): “Fast Food Coming Soon to H St NE, DC | Nash & Smashed (more…)

75 New York Ave, NE
Thanks to Calder for sending the latest from the old McDonald’s, soon to be new McDonald’s in NoMa: (more…)