828 Upshur Street, NW
Thanks to SLD for sending: “Any idea what is coming to the old Himitsu/PomPom space? I think I cracked the code. I think Magpie and the Tiger is what’s coming to the old Himitsu space”
Magpie and the Tiger’s Instagram page says:
“Contemporary Korean seasonal menu plus wine & no-ABV cocktails, in a minimalist dining room on Upshur Street by chef @calebyjang”
STAY TUNED.
9th and Upshur Street, NW (previously home to my barber back in the day.)
Emma reports: “At the corner of Upshur and 9, right next to Little Food Studio and across from Honeymoon Fried Chicken, will be a florist.” [Ed. Note: Will fill the void of She Loves Me moving from Petworth.
2479 18th Street, NW
Last week we learned that Akira had been closed for a few weeks. Turns out they’re becoming a new called NISHIKI serving Ramen, Poke and probably sushi. Stay tuned for a menu and an opening date.
1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW at Q Street, NW
Update from an email:
“I’m excited to share that on Friday October 29, Foxtrot will open its third DC location in Dupont Circle. Located in the heart of one of DC’s busiest and most historic neighborhoods, Foxtrot Dupont is the one-stop shop for Washingtonians on the go and those that have the time to sit and stay awhile. The 2,934 sq ft space has been renovated with modern finishing and colorful furnishing to emulate the whimsical nature of the brand while embracing the existing historic wood storefront. (more…)
1422 L Street, NW
Thanks to Mike and Matt for sending the miraculous word. Back in June 2020 we learned that the Post Pub had closed after 43+ years at 1422 L Street, NW. But what is this: (more…)
14th Street between Irving and Park Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve noticed a significant amount of demo work going on in the former Modell’s store at DCUSA, and next door in the already vacant space that used to be Elite? something or other. They took down a couple of walls to open up the space (for what would make a much bigger single retail space) and they’re even tearing out the drop ceiling that used to be in Modell’s and the previous store next door. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Scuttlebut: New Dog Park in Eckington (Bryant St) + Staircase next to CIty-State Brewery. I would say it is at the end of Bryant ST NE where one would enter the MBT trail entrance near the Rhode Island Ave metro pedestrian bridge. (more…)
2619 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in February we noted that Woodley Cafe had gone dark after many years – I was a server there in 1997!! Anyway, I hear that their neighbor Macinytyre’s is looking to take over the space. (more…)
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Cara for sending last Friday:
“Just walked by the still under construction Los Compañeros this afternoon in the old Johnny’s Half Shell/Cashion’s space on Columbia Road and co-owner John Fulchino said (more…)
2009 8th Street, NW (just off Florida Ave)
“Dear PoPville,
Apparently the CVS at 7th and T is moving to this empty space which had been Town and its patio. Employees confirmed.” (more…)