2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“From Advanced sommelier and owner of Apero & La Boheme, and husband and wife team Chef Jenn Castaneda-Jones and Stephen Jones, comes Ellizabetta | La Strega, Italian with a little magic… Spring 2026…”
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Something New In Old Marcel’s Space. I just saw a liquor license placard go up in the old Marcel’s space at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
La Merna is coming to the former Duffy’s space in Dupont Circle.
The liquor license application says: (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe
From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $1.75 million judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating numerous laws that protect District workers.
The judgment requires Talea and Hadani to pay $1,332,408 in restitution to 95 harmed restaurant workers, (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
On January 2nd we broke the news that “Capa Tosta changing to Ulivo (DC) in Park View / Pleasant Plains”.
Thanks to Chris for passing on the Ulivo opening flyer: (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
In January 2026 a reader wrote in wondering: “I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2?”
Thanks to Anne for sending the latest: “Acqua al 2 reopening in its former Hill location.” (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
ICYMI: July 29, 2021 – Check outs some great photos of Capa Tosta, recently opened on Sherman Ave.
Thanks to Chris for sending: “There is work being done at the former Capa Tosta on Sherman Ave. Progress!” (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
Ed. Note: Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
“Dear PoPville,
I wanted to check in if you’ve heard any updates on the return of Acqua al 2? I haven’t heard much since you shared that it would be reopening, almost exactly a year ago!, and I’m hoping that all the other restaurant closures haven’t deterred them or changed anything. Thank you!”
Hmm, their website still says “coming soon”: (more…)
2737 Sherman Ave, NW previously home to Napoli Pasta Bar before Capa Tosta
ICYMI: July 29, 2021 – Check outs some great photos of Capa Tosta, recently opened on Sherman Ave.
“Dear PoPville,
When you go to the Capa Tosta‘s website it has this message on it saying that it is closed. Looks like it may be changing to an Ulivo restaurant similar to the one they have in NYC.”
‘Capa Tosta is Closed. Ulivo is Opening Soon. We’ll be opening our doors with a brand new name, look, and feel in the new year.’ (more…)
1666 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Sign of the times, I passed it the other night (Saturday) and it was closed, but all lit up. The signs are now in the window. (more…)
2600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Been meaning to share this monster end of an era. It looks like 1957 frozen in time: (more…)