1901 14th Street, NW at T Street

Matchbox opened here in the former Arena Stage’s Living Stage outreach theater but long vacant space back in late 2012.


here’s how it looked in 2011 (after the jump see an awesome photo from Michael Horsley taken in 1986)

Thanks to all who sent word about Matchbox’s 14th Street location: (more…)



13th and H Street, NE

Thanks to a reader for sending word that the long awaited Mozzeria has opened on H Street. And word got out as you can see from the line above which was sent around 11am this morning.

Mozzeria’s website says:

“Our second brick and mortar restaurant is NOW OPEN! Located in the historic Atlas District on H Street, our new restaurant is only blocks away from Gallaudet University. We are currently offering takeout and delivery only.

Opening Weekend Only
September 4th – 6th
Friday: 11 AM – 9 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 8 PM

Regular Operating Hours
Tuesday – Thursday: 4 PM – 9 PM
Friday: 4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday: 11 AM – 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM – 8 PM

Mozzeria was created with the goal in providing customers a welcoming, memorable, and visual environment to experience Deaf culture while working to increase career placement opportunities for Deaf people. (more…)



Photo by ny273

“Dear PoPville,

I’d love to have recommendations for how to make a good homemade pizza. I fail every time. I’m not looking for anything fancy, just your standard pepperoni pizza. This past weekend I bought TJ’s dough, sauce and Toscana cheese and the cheese didn’t melt all the way despite leaving it in for like 15 mins more than recommended and the dough tasted rubbery! I’d love to know where people are buying their dough/cheese and any tips or tricks for making a good crust.”



809 Upshur Street, NW in 2017

From an email:

“Long story short, a developer is threatening to block our only means of egress from the back of our building. Timber does not have access to the alley, so all deliveries, trash, and most importantly our fire escape all come from the back and then use this side sidewalk. The developer was not interested in coming up with an amicable solution, and instead told us to build a stairway over the top of the building.

This sidewalk has been there for decades and has always been used as a means of egress. I was hoping someone might have some good insight on how to stop this, so we can continue to operate safely and effectively!” (more…)



1143 New Hampshire Ave, NW

Thanks to Annie for reporting: “Mercy Me DC is officially open in West End. It’s inside the newly renovated version of the Wink hotel (Yours Truly). Seems like they’re doing a modified menu for now but they’re serving up Call Your Mother bagels, pastries etc and pizza starting at lunch. Can confirm it’s delicious!” (more…)



3420 Connecticut Ave, NW via Tino’s Pizzeria

Thanks to Hayley for passing on from Tino’s Pizzeria in Cleveland Park:

“Who’s been missing the Movies??? We’ve got exciting news! We will be hosting our first ever MOVIE NIGHT ON THE PATIO this week on Wednesday and on Friday! The featured movie will be “What About Bob” — a summer classic! Movie starts at 8:30-get there early to grab the best spot!” (more…)



1348 H Street, NE

Thanks to J. and G. for sending word about Red Rocks H Street location closing: “Per an Employee of Red Rocks, H Street location is already permanently closed.”

The location for H Street on their website has been taken down and the Red Rocks H Street specific website appears to now be a Turkish gambling forum, I’m not sure as my Portuguese is a bit rusty. Red Rocks opened their H Street location in August of 2013.


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