1443 P Street, NW

“At the core of our mission is to provide delicious and healthy food while creating a like-minded community With our diverse range of menu options, including vegan and gluten-free options, we aim to cater to the diverse dietary needs of our customers

Welcome to another day in paradise where health is happiness”

Thanks to Julia and Jonathan and for sending: “Pura Vida Miami to Commissary Space in Logan” (more…)



3227 Georgia Avenue, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Is Tabla reopening?? Would love to see this gem back in the neighborhood!”

Back on July 14th at 11:15am, we broke the news that beloved Puerto Rican restaurant Qui Qui was moving into the old Tabla space on Georgia Ave across from the Call Your Mother in Park View. Over the weekend they finally confirmed: (more…)



500 New Jersey Ave, NW

Check out their menu here.

“Introducing Warka Coffee House in the heart of Capitol Hill, Washington, DC! Warka Coffee House is more than just a café it’s a space inspired by Ethiopian tradition and community, where coffee brings people together. Named after the iconic Warka tree, a symbol of shelter and connection in Ethiopia, our shop offers a curated selection of single-origin specialty coffees from around the world, with a strong emphasis on direct-sourced Ethiopian beans. Whether you’re a seasoned coffee enthusiast or just looking for a cozy space to relax, Warka Coffee House invites you to sip, connect, and experience coffee in its purest form.”

Thanks to Graham for sending:

Warka Coffee had its grand opening Wednesday on Capitol Hill. (more…)



Coming to the former Up ‘n Smoke space at 2503 Champlain Street, NW next to Tiny Vinyl

Ending the day on a STRONG note with some spectacular scuttlebutt!!

I hear that Call Your Mother is coming to the former Up ‘n Smoke space on Champlain Street just off Columbia near the Line Hotel. I have this info from a very solid source so will put the accuracy rating of this scuttlebutt at 97% likely. Am trying to get official confirmation and will update as soon as I get it.

In the meantime a big week of Call Your Mother news continues. Standby.

Ed. Note: (more…)



3000 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to a 7-Eleven

We recently noted the new signage for Mika’s Neopolitan Pizza coming across the street from the zoo but I didn’t realize how close they were to opening. Looking very nice!

AND they’ve applied for a liquor license too:

“A Restaurant serving pizza, pasta, & steaks. Seating for 128 inside the premises. Summer Garden with seating for 40. Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 168.”

Without further ado, that sneak peek: (more…)



1610 14th Street, NW courtesy Diosa

From a press release:

“A bold new nightlife experience is arriving in the heart of the 14th Street corridor. Diosa offers a sleek and stylish cocktail lounge nestled beneath its sister restaurant MXDC at 1610 14th Street NW. Diosa officially opens its doors the weekend of August 8, 2025, bringing with it a fresh fusion of culture, craft, and charisma. (more…)


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