photo by psinderbrand

“Dear PoPville,

Would you mind asking for recs on weekday lunch spots (we’re taking the day off bc friends are visiting, but sending our toddler to daycare, so non-kid friendly spots preferred.) We’re looking for a spot where there’s a big difference between dine-in vs. takeout experience. As new pandemic parents who haven’t really figured out babysitters, we don’t “get out” much!”

1701 K Street, NW

Thanks to Alex for sending: “the Pret at 17/K is temporarily closed. Hoping it’s not permanent.”

Pret a Manger opened in the former Dress Barn here almost 9 years ago to the day back in 2013. Updates when/if an opening date is announced.

1815 M Street, NW

Good news from Bub and Pop’s:

“Our plan for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8, 2022, is to begin dine in again. We are excited about it and hope you will be too. Read More

2029 P Street, NW

Last week a reader noticed “Compliments Only sub shop wallpaper up in the Sorellina windows”.

The owners tell me: “The PLAN is to close 14th and open Dupont in early summer.

Menu will have all the same items plus a few new ones. We’re getting an oven (we currently just have 1 induction burner) which means…hot subs! Meatball sub anyone?!?!? Read More

courtesy Western Market

From an email:

“Falafel Inc. and Arepa Zone are officially open at Western Market. The market now has a total of seven tenants welcoming diners in Foggy Bottom. Read More

2029 P Street, NW

Thanks to Allison for sending: “Compliments Only sub shop wallpaper up in the Sorellina windows. I’m sad because I loved Sorellina but this is a good add to the hood!”

Compliments Only currently has a shop on 14th Street in Logan Circle and arguably has the best turkey sub in town.

STAY TUNED.

1814 K Street, NW

Thanks to James for sending: “Slight update but Sichuan Pavilion on K is going to reopen by March 15 (that’s the goal). Same owner – he was inside cleaning up and fixing up. They took down the paper covering the glass too – same decorations, for now.”

7306 Carroll Ave courtesy Old Takoma Business Association

Ed. Note: Scroll to the bottom for some incredibly scrumptious photos courtesy of Beth.

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Soko Butcher is now open at 7306 Carroll Ave in Takoma Park. The shop is both a classic butcher and deli offering various cuts of meat, fermented foods, deli sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches. Read More

1775 K Street, NW

Thanks to David for sending the sad news: “I just got word that Cafe Grande on K St. NW is closing, today is their last day. My wife went to get lunch today and the owner told her. Terrible news, it was her favorite lunch spot” Read More

inside 1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Call Your Mother

From a press release:

“Call Your Mother, the beloved Jew-ish deli, has officially opened its doors in the West End neighborhood, taking over the café space within the Yours Truly DC Hotel at 1143 New Hampshire Ave NW. Call Your Mother’s newest location offers guests a unique experience but with the same signature bagels and creative sandwiches that earned the bagel shop and deli national acclaim. To bring their sixth location to life, co-owners and husband and wife duo Andrew Dana and Daniela Moreira, reimagined the cafe space at their restaurant Mercy Me to complement its offerings with Call Your Mother’s iconic breakfast and lunch fare. Read More