
1602 U Street, NW
Back in August we learned that Local 16 would be closing after 22 years on U Street. A tipster sends word that they hear a “Belgian beer restaurant” will be taking over the space. STAY TUNED.

1602 U Street, NW
Back in August we learned that Local 16 would be closing after 22 years on U Street. A tipster sends word that they hear a “Belgian beer restaurant” will be taking over the space. STAY TUNED.

1787 Columbia Road, NW
On Monday we noted that a new cafe was coming to former Nicecream space which had permanently closed here back in September. Signage is now up and some more info (more…)

1341 14th Street, NW
We’ve been monitoring the old Barrel House space since they moved next door at the end of 2015. Finally got a bit of interesting scuttlebutt – sounds like Foxtrot Market could be interested in the space. Not sure if it’s big enough for them, but if they do get it, here’s to hoping they save the barrel!
It still has the for lease sign (as does the neighboring space, Lustine Realty Co.) (more…)

via Tatte by @virginiabrownart
Thanks to an eagle eyed reader for passing on this map from Tatte’s IG:
“an illustration of Tatte around Boston, and Tatte around DC and the DMV and we love it! Check out all the new locations”
If you look closely you can see Tatte City Ridge beneath Bethesda. (more…)

3415 11th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Went by the Coupe for brunch. Waiter mentioned that they’re going to pick dinner service back up in the next couple of weeks AND the bar is coming back!!”
Current hours: (more…)

Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to Shawn for sending: “Honeymoon Chicken in old Slim’s spot opening 1/12.”
Stay tuned.

807 V Street, NW
Yesterday a reader noticed that Landmark didn’t have any films scheduled past Tuesday, turns out it was just a weekly regular reschedule and all is well:

I’m leaning House of Gucci and hello $7 Tuesdays! (more…)

Photo by John M
“Dear PoPville,
According to employees at the store, the Harris Teeter at Jenkins Row will be closing. Anyone who has been in the last few weeks has noticed the barren shelves that hasn’t been restocked. The 45,000 sq ft store opened in 2008.” (more…)

Possibly coming to 917-915 U Street, NW?
Thanks to Sarah for sharing: “New paint job on the old Dodge City/Velvet Lounge space (RIP) looks like new owner will combine them?”
GR sends news about Kiki which may or may not be coming here. Their website says:
“Kiki is a LGBTQ bar in the Shaw Area of Washington, D.C. opening in Late December of 2021. (more…)

Thanks to Jenn for sending: “Saw activity at the old Chatter, and as a nosy neighbor asked what was going on. New restaurant coming in—Mediterranean, (more…)