
9th and E Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sending:
“Anyone tried Farmbird? Looks like they’re coming to 9th and E NW, next to Kraken Axes.” (more…)

9th and E Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon
Thanks to Mark for sending:
“Anyone tried Farmbird? Looks like they’re coming to 9th and E NW, next to Kraken Axes.” (more…)

Thanks to Rafael for sending word that Cosi closed after 20 years at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave, NW.
Allison sends word that something is up at the Cosi at 14th and H St, NW: (more…)

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.”

1901 L Street, NW
Following the joy of the Capitol Hill Sweetgreen reopening comes word from Kristen who passes on the sad news for downtown salad stans:
“we’re permanetnly closing this sq location on December 20th” (more…)

221 Pennsylvania Ave, SE during reno
Capitol Hill Sweetgreen fans, it appears your long nightmare has concluded. Thanks to all who messaged us: “I checked and one can order online again which means it’s definitely up again.”
Anyone stop in today? If so, how does it look post-renovation?

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.

1225 I Street, NW
Check out their menu here.
PokeHub’s website says:
“We are committed to bringing only the freshest and healthiest Hawaiian organic poke for you to enjoy. (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.

1235 New York Ave, NW
Thanks to Alex for sending: “NY Ave McDonalds Getting A Facelift! The run down McDonalds at 1235 NY Ave is being gutted and remodeled. Praise be to god 🙌🏼.” (more…)