1734 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to a tipster for sending word about Across the Pond closing on Connecticut. Word on the street is that they’ll be moving to a new location but details are thin. Apparently they’ll be staying in the neighborhood so stay tuned for more details soon. (more…)
1537 17th Street, NW
Trio did indeed have their closing party Sunday night. But a very reliable tipster has shared with me what’s in store for the space:
A very well established local operator is taking over Trio and the Fox and Hounds. Trio will become some kind of French bistro and the Fox and Hounds will remain more or less the same. (more…)
800 block of Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to J. for sending: “Aesop in Shaw is closing this October 27th.” (more…)
915 15th Street, NW at K Street via Coco Lezzone
A reader reports: “Coco Lezzone has also closed as well. Located in downtown DC.” (more…)
1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Joe and for sending from 16/New Hampshire (U St) NW corner at the old Starbucks.
“There was a Compass sign outside the now-closed Starbucks at 16th and U. Have you heard they’re moving in? (more…)
2436 18th Street, NW – previously home to The Jerk Pit, Baja Tap, Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Well happy Friday to us all after all!! I’m told that the Popal Group (owners of fellow Adams Morgan hot spots Lapis and the recently opened – Maison Bar à Vin) bought the building most recently home to The Jerk Pit (et al). Word on the street is that they plan to put The Berliner there. (more…)
14th and S Street, NW
Update: “Definitely the foo fighters. They posted it online minutes ago. People who are in line can get 2 tickets and no more, but there is confusion about if the second person needs to be physically present. Must be here in person, numbered wristbands are being handed out. At 6:30, numbers will determine who gets opportunity to buy tickets for $30 but that is when you have to enter the venue.” (more…)
12th and Jackson Street, NE. Brookland’s Finest opened here back in June 2014 and closed in April 2025.
While Brookland’s Finest closure still stings, this is a bit of good news for neighbors nearby. I’m hearing that a new Irish Pub called The Harp will be taking over the space: (more…)
3174 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Thought you might like to know that the infamous Subway in MtP may soon be a Peruvian chicken place (more…)
Coming to the former Up ‘n Smoke space at 2503 Champlain Street, NW next to Tiny Vinyl
Ending the day on a STRONG note with some spectacular scuttlebutt!!
I hear that Call Your Mother is coming to the former Up ‘n Smoke space on Champlain Street just off Columbia near the Line Hotel. I have this info from a very solid source so will put the accuracy rating of this scuttlebutt at 97% likely. Am trying to get official confirmation and will update as soon as I get it.
In the meantime a big week of Call Your Mother news continues. Standby.
Ed. Note: (more…)