Scuttlebutt

Chef Kevin Tien Spotted Painting over Pom Pom in Petworth!!

By Prince Of Petworth


828 Upshur Street, NW

UPDATE from Chef Kevin Tien: “Sorry to burst everyone’s bubble, but not the news you are hoping for.”

“Dear PoPville,

The former Himitsu/Pom Pom space at 828 Upshur St NW was being painted black yesterday, and the “For Lease” sign is gone! I haven’t seen/heard anything about what’s going in that space. I should have stopped and asked, but did not.”

Another reader reports: “Kevin Tien was out repainting the Himitsu spot last night! (more…)

Scuttlebutt Confirmed: Silver Diner Coming to Navy Yard!

By Prince Of Petworth


Half and N Street, SE rendering courtesy Silver Diner

Last week we learned that “Half & N silver diner rumors appear to be true.” Let’s mark that 100% true. All the info from a press release:

“Silver Diner has just signed a lease for its first Silver Diner restaurant in Washington, D.C. While the company operates a restaurant in Northwest, Washington–Silver, American Brasserie, it has never had a Silver Diner in D.C. The 8,000 square foot, two-story space is located at Half and N streets, Southeast. It is located next to Nationals Park. (more…)

Superb Scuttlebutt: A New Location for Pleasant Pops in Adams Morgan?!!

By Prince Of Petworth


Florida Ave at California Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I’m in Adam’s Morgan and my fiancé and I were crushed when Pleasant Pops closed its doors. But today we noticed some potential good news. Just across the street from the prior location, it appears a shop is being put together. The best part? We could see a Pleasant Pops sign inside when we briefly peaked in the window!”

Literally in view of the old location: (more…)

“Looks like there’s some movement at the old Chinatown Coffee shop.”

By Prince Of Petworth


475 H Street, NW

Thanks to Eric for sending: “Looks like there’s some movement at the old Chinatown Coffee shop. The “for lease” signs were removed from the windows and there were people working on it this past weekend. I peeked in and the counter was removed. Any tips on what’s coming in?”

Chinatown Coffee closed in 2019 after 10 years here.

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