
3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Feel like there’s been no news about the Cleveland Park Buffalo and Bergen, which seems to be taking forever right now. (more…)

3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Feel like there’s been no news about the Cleveland Park Buffalo and Bergen, which seems to be taking forever right now. (more…)

3265 Prospect Street, NW
Thanks to Anu for sending: “La Bonne Vache opening January 31st in the old Booeymonger space.”

Check out their menu here.
From an email:
“Paste & Rind Cheese Co. is opening a cheese counter in the historic Union Market in Northeast Washington, DC. The company, which operates the district’s only cheese-focused wine bar on the H St corridor, is expanding its retail footprint with a dedicated cheese counter inside the bustling Union Market complex. Located inside Union Market at 1309 5th Street NE, Paste & Rind’s Cheese Counter at Union Market will open in late February and offer (more…)

Holy smokes. When it rains it pours and today it is pouring pure joy. I don’t have timing on this one but I’m also hearing that that prayers of Brookland have finally been answered and a Trader Joe’s is coming. I don’t know where. Maybe here? I don’t know when but I do know that my Trader Joe’s scuttlebutt accuracy is pretty damned good…
STAY TUNED.
If you missed Part One earlier, you can see it here.

5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Alright y’all, if you were excited about the Booeymonger reopening, you’re gonna want to buckle up and secure your helmets because I hear from a very good source that a Trader Joe’s is coming to part of the old Mazza Gallerie space early next year assuming construction is completed on time.
STAY TUNED and remember this is only part one of our Trader Joe’s scuttlebutt…

2016 P Street, NW
Thanks to Allison for sending: “looks like Alfreda is coming to the old Del Sur space on P Street – signage is up as of today!”
Alfreda’s website says:
“Welcome to Alfreda, Washington D.C.’s newest culinary gem that redefines the American pizzeria experience! (more…)

4620 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Noa for passing on the great news from Ice Cream Jubilee:
“Big news for 2024! Ice Cream Jubilee is expanding to four new locations and opening an ice cream truck that will be hitting the streets soon!” (more…)

inside 1537 7th Street, NW underneath Ivy and Coney
Thanks to Ori for sending: “Excellent news. Duccini’s looks like it is ready to open in Shaw. Just waiting on final word from the health department. I’m told the oven can handle hundreds of pizzas in less than a few hours” (more…)

3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW previously home to Burritos Fast, Taqueria Los Compadres, Lezo’s Taqueria, Tex Mex Burrito and most recently Taqueria Nacional.
Thanks to Michael for sending the update: “Spotted the sign and some progress on the interior at Joia Burger in Mt. Pleasant today. It’s looking nice!”
A peek inside: (more…)

14th and P Street, NW previously home to Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
Scuttlebutt confirmed!!
Thanks to PR for sending: “Corner of 14th St NW and P St NW is finally turning over.”
Stay tuned for an opening date.