Scuttlebutt

Super Sad Scuttlebutt as an End of an Era Approaches on H Street, NE – Granville Moore’s to close after almost 20 years dishing delicious Belgian Beer and Moules Frites

By Prince Of Petworth

1238 H Street, NE

Granville Moore’s
“DC’s Original Belgian Beer & Moules Frites Tavern”

Thanks to a few readers for sharing the sad news with us: “I learned tonight that Granville Moore’s is officially closing on October 31.”

What a run :( After opening in 2007, after 10 years we learned that the owner of the Queen Vic was taking over Granville Moore’s from Chef Teddy Folkman. During Covid in 2020 there was fear of a closure but fortunately we had a ‘Do You Believe in Miracles? Granville Moore’s edition’.

Granville Moore’s was a massive addition to the neighborhood. Granville Moore’s was one of the first to bring excitement to a revitalizing (pre-streetcar!) H Street, NE along with the Argonaut, Red and the Black, Palace of Wonders, Rock and Roll Hotel (all RIP) and thank God the still open Pug next door. Granville Moore’s was great. Granville Moore’s is great. They will be missed. Maybe there will be another miracle in the works. It’s happened before…

Stay tuned.

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Starbucks are Dead, Long Live Jersey Mike’s? Next Up – Coming to 14th Street

By Prince Of Petworth

1803 14th Street, NW

Continuing coverage of coming Jersey Mike’s locations continues. Earlier this week we shared the news that a Jersey Mike’s is coming to the old TaKorean space in Navy Yard. Next up is a location coming to 14th and S Street, NW.

What if I told you, once upon a time, there was a time: (more…)

Update: The Practical Cyclist is coming soon! Looks Like a New Bike Shop is coming to Manor Park/Brightwood in the late Ms. Vanilla Beane’s old millinery spot.

By Prince Of Petworth

6219 3rd Street, NW

Update: The Practical Cyclist is coming soon! Thanks to Julie for sharing with us.

“The Practical Cyclist is COMING SOON to Northwest Washington, DC. We want more people to ride bicycles for fun and transportation in and around Washington, DC. People’s lives get better with bikes.

6219 3rd St NW 20011

Located at the site of the fabled Bené Millinery & Bridal Supplies, the workshop of “DC’s Hat Lady,” the legendary Vanilla Beane. There should be a plaque – there will be.

What we do

We fix bikes. We’re good at it, we’ve been doing it for many years. Service

We stock utilitarian parts and accessories, and some special fancy-pants items that you don’t find in typical bike shops. We may offer some non-traditional service models, maybe a DIY workbench, probably some classes and workshops. Click for Bikes ‘n Stuff.

We want to be the kind of shop you WANT to visit. The kind where you can hang out, bring your kid, have a chat and a cup of good enough coffee.

Thinking, doing, feeling

We think the DIVERSITY OF BICYCLING EXPERIENCES is the best and most important thing. Also, there’s almost always more than one reasonable way to do something. We have our own opinions, but we try to stay curious.”

Thanks to Natalie for sending this great news: (more…)

Looks Like 354 Restaurant in the old Alero space on U Street already closed?!?

By Prince Of Petworth

1301 U Street, NW

“Welcome to 354 Restaurant!
Asian Fusion Restaurant located in U Street, Washington D.C.”

Ed. Note: 354 Restaurant’s Social Media hasn’t been updated since June 24th.

We spoke about this with our Patreon community on September 2nd. If you are interested in learning things soonest and/or are in interested in ensuring PoPville sticks around for the next ten years, please consider joining our community of supporters. Thank you.

“Dear PoPville,

Was wondering if you’d heard anything about the status of 354 Restaurant in the old Alero space on U Street which you wrote about back in June, Google indicates they’re still open but their status on Uber Eats says currently unavailable and it’s been dark/empty/unoccupied the last several times I walked by. (more…)

“Scuttlebutt confirmed for Pure Green’s new Dupont location”

By Prince Of Petworth

1605 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Dave for the update:

“When I went to Pure Green’s Dupont location the day before temporarily closing (1630 Connecticut Ave NW), the employees said they were moving across the street on Connecticut Ave NW (but did not confirm the address).

I assumed it was going in the old Zeleno space at 1605 Connecticut, (more…)

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