4th and Penn streets NE courtesy EDENS

From a press release:

“Continuing its vision of creating places in Union Market District where community, design and culture come together in unexpected settings, today EDENS unveiled plans for Late Checkout and Nº 31. By next year, the corner of 4th and Penn streets NE will be transformed into a welcoming oasis in the heart of the city, where elevated hospitality offers many reasons to stay.

“Late Checkout is the kind of place everyone will want to be—whether you disappear into the garden for an afternoon, let a drink turn into dinner or bring an out-of-town guest to an experience that could only exist in Union Market District,” said Jodie W. McLean, CEO of EDENS. “And if you’re still not ready to leave, you can settle into one of our guest rooms. This is not simply a new place to stay; it’s an entirely new way to experience hospitality.”

The site’s potential first came into focus last year when EDENS debuted Union Market by Design: Room Service, inviting Washington to wander through motel rooms transformed by interior designers, artisans, fine artists and home and lifestyle brands. The two-week event revealed what 7,000 visitors saw firsthand: there is an appetite in DC for unexpected places to gather; an obsolete motel wanted a new life, and EDENS is now delivering it.

Your Arrival is Just the Beginning. (more…)



709 H Street, NE

From an email:

“Tiffany’s Bar & Bistro, the modern Mediterranean restaurant located on H Street’s historic corridor, is celebrating its one-year anniversary on July 15th. The husband-and-wife duo Malti Chaudhari and Mehmet Suktuli opened Tiffany’s in celebration of their love story and Mehmet’s Ottoman-style culinary roots. Tiffany’s is resemblant of the couple’s personal love story, as Malti’s engagement ring was purchased from Tiffany’s & Co, the couple’s marker of the beginning of their journey. Within days of the restaurant’s opening, the couple welcomed the birth of their daughter, whose name is carefully imbued in one of the restaurant’s many murals hand-painted by Mehmet and friends.

On Wednesday, July 15th, guests dining at Tiffany’s will receive a complimentary glass of champagne to celebrate the anniversary alongside their meal. (more…)



2104 Vermont Ave, NW previously home to the Bottle Collection, which closed in 2024

“Wine 🍷 | Cheese 🧀 | Meat 🍖 | Grocery 🛒 Coming in August!”

Charcuteria’s shares:

“We’re opening Charcuteria DC — a Mediterranean-inspired market and wine bar on U Street NW. Think carefully curated charcuterie, natural wines, good music, and a space that actually feels like yours.”

The liquor license placard for Charcuteria says: (more…)



1514 Connecticut Ave, NW

Taim opened here back in September 2020. Prior to Taim this space was home to a BGR the burger joint. Updates when we learn who takes over the space next.

“Dear PoPville,

My boyfriend and I tried to pick up Taïm after work yesterday, only to find out it closed sometime in the last few days. (more…)



rendering at 1000 H Street, NW

From an email:

“Grand Hyatt Washington is opening a new dining concept, Oribu, on June 26, 2026.

Named after the Japanese word for olive, a symbol of nourishment and quiet strength, Oribu draws inspiration from the historic trade routes connecting Asia to the Mediterranean, blending Japanese culinary precision with Mediterranean richness. The interior mirrors this cultural journey with a curving rattan chandelier that guides guests from a Japanese-inspired bar through vibrant interiors evoking the Mediterranean coastline.”

More info: (more…)



photo by Nina Palazzolo

From an email:

“ala is reopening its doors at their Dupont location today, Friday, March 20, starting with the dining room area. The upgrades include a 220 person capacity and bright, Mediterranean-inspired architecture. The patio and upstairs are soon to follow in time for guests to enjoy the warmer weather. The Levantine restaurant which opened in 2021 chose to invest in a renovation now to create a space to truly bring people together in the DC community. (more…)


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