1234 19th Street, NW

Dupont Coffee Shop closed here back in 2020. Thanks to a reader for sending the new tenant:

“seems like there is a new Teashi Bubble Tea & Cafe that popped up seemingly overnight in DuPont, just south of the circle on 19th st (right next door to Ristorante i Ricchi)”

Check out the menu: Read More

1750 H Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just tried to go to Alfa PieHouse (H St. NW) and it’s empty and closed. I assume it’s due to the lower foot traffic in this area at lunchtime—but whatever caused it, it’s definitely a big loss for the neighborhood!”

Not looking good: Read More

Kimchi, Egg, and Cheese photo by Birch Thomas

Any Day Now is in the space formerly home to ABC Pony. It is located in the NOVEL South Capitol at 2 I Street, SE

From a press release:

Opening on Thursday, June 1, 2023, Any Day Now is a casual and comforting all-day restaurant from celebrated chef and restaurateur Tim Ma.

In a nod to the current ways in which we live and work, Any Day Now welcomes guests for everything from breakfast and coffee in a coworking-friendly space to a full-service restaurant and bar at night with creative takes on the intersection of American and global cuisines. Read More

1510 H St NW photo by Christian Herrera

“Dear PoPville,

I work near White House Deli and a ton of people from my office are regulars for their sandwiches and breakfast burritos. It’s a hidden gem in the area. Sadly, we’ve heard that their last day Read More

1800 block of M Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

there’s a pretty big streetery going in on M St NW between 18th and 19th! Looked like it stretched the length of the block, or at least most of it, when I picked up my Bubbie’s yesterday at lunch.”

1401 K Street NW

Thanks to the Downtown BID for sharing: “Grill Kabob is NOW OPEN in DowntownDC! Serving up traditional Afghan food with a unique twist — Check them out Sunday-Thursday; 11:00 AM-11:00PM and Friday-Saturday; 11:00 AM-4:00 AM.”

Have a look inside and at the menu: Read More

1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Thanks to Bob for sending: “It looks like the Butter Chicken Company is back! They’ve got a new location at 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, around the corner from their original 18th Street (818 18th Street, NW) location.” Read More

photos courtesy sweetgreen

From an email:

“sweetgreen’s early spring menu will be rotating in on March 30 and will debut a new core offering – the Hummus Crunch Salad, made with creamy hummus from Washington, DC’s own Little Sesame. Read More

20th and M Street, NW previously home to Friends Kabob

Thanks to Julia and Brian for sending: “Tempo, the fast casual Turkish restaurant at 1195 20th Street NW, appears to have closed. Some of the signage, the furniture, and some of the fixtures have been removed. Read More

919 18th St, NW just south of K Street

UPDATE: “I work in the building and the front desk confirmed this is new location of The Best Sandwich Place. They are looking to open this spring.”

Mochica and Chifa DC have already been papered over near K Street. Read More