1235 New York Ave, NW

On November 19th 2019 Alex gave praise to God: “NY Ave McDonalds Getting A Facelift!”

Thanks to Jeffrey for sending the update on Friday: “in exciting(?) news, the 13th and NY McDonald’s has reopened with lots of wood and ordering kiosks inside.”

I’m reminded of the wise words of Anthon St. Maarten:

“If we never experience the chill of a dark winter, it is very unlikely that we will ever cherish the warmth of a bright summer’s day.”



lower level 1875 I Street, NW

Ethan reports:

“The lady at Sichuan express told me the whole place is being shut at the end of the month. They and everybody else are being forced to close.”

The roller coaster that is the International Square food court hall appears to be reaching an end. RIP Stoupsys forever. Updates as we learn more.


“Dear PoPville,

I was walking by the public house on my walk home from work, and saw a sign where the Chick-fil-A was supposed to be that said it was going to be a bank. I can’t tell if that was a joke or not though. Have you heard anything about this? I haven’t seen anything since you posted about it last November so I’m wondering if it did end up becoming a bank.”

It is no joke! But the bank is coming one storefront down to the former Little Beet space: (more…)



1209 U Street, NW via Miller Walker Real Estate

Thanks to Jordan for passing on from Verity Commercial:

“Retail tenant, Rush Bowls, secured its first DC location at 1209 U Street in NW thanks to Oyku Hanna of Verity Commercial. Franchise Owner Onur Can is responsible for bringing this healthy meal-in-a-bowl franchise concept to NW, DC.

“We’re on schedule to open the Rush Bowls’ DC location within the next few months,” says Rush Bowls Franchise Owner Onur Can. “Bringing a healthy food concept to our nation’s capital has been a long-time goal for me. We’re thrilled to have business space that we can grow and thrive in.”

Rush Bowls offers healthy meals in a bowl and smoothies crafted from wholesome ingredients and fruit, topped with crunchy granola and honey that taste delicious.”

You can see their menu here.


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