3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Uptown Theater‘s large red outdoor title lights are ON this morning….perhaps a sign? Lots of us hope the $2.2 billion renovation plans announced recently by AMC & other movie chains will include the Uptown…..”
Other rumors are that Artechouse may be coming to/interested in the space…
Last we heard about plans back in 2023 was: Owners have “entered into a letter of intent with an “arts/theater group”…
A return to the glory days perhaps? (more…)
2009 18th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
What is the deal with Alfresco in Adams Morgan? It’s been closed for months now and it makes me so sad to see such a gorgeous space so empty. Sometimes I’ll see people working around inside and have hope they’ll reopen soon but no luck. Anyone know?”
Mark it as scuttlebutt but it’s from a very solid source. I hear a sports bar is coming!!
Stay tuned for confirmation.
82 I Street, SE. Opened here in 2017
Thanks to Jason (and everyone else) for sending: “Saw this today at the Navy Yard Slipstream. Felt like it was only a matter of time when they started closing for dinner.”
Ed. Note: I hear a Compass Coffee is taking over the space. Stay tuned for more on that. If you would always like to be the first to hear the scuttlebutt please join our patreon. We shared this Slipstream scuttlebutt on Sept. 12th.
Slipstream shared yesterday:
“You may have heard from our newsletter that we are closing our Capitol Riverfront location at the end of this week. (more…)
photo by DCbmyers
“Dear PoPville,
Heard that East Potomac tennis center is closing on October 1st after 30 years due to issues with the landlord or lease? Any intel?”
East Potomac Tennis Center’s website says:
“Dear East Potomac Tennis Center Patrons,
As you may be aware, NPS is in negotiations with East Potomac Raquet Sports for a long-term lease of the East Potomac Tennis Center. (more…)
1827 Adams Mill Road, NW, prior to Foxtrot this space was home to a Philz coffee, which closed back in January 2023. Prior to Philz this space was a gas station and I used to buy Parliament lights, (yes I grew up on Strong Island), there on my way to Angles (RIP) but enough about me.
“Compass Coffee is moving into space formerly occupied by Foxtrot in Adams Morgan. Guy loading in with Compass van said they’re opening Friday.”
Thanks to all who messaged us the sweet scuttlebutt:
“Signs that Compass Coffee is taking over the old Foxtrot space at 1827 Adams Mill Rd NW! (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street
“Dear PoPville,
I live in Shaw and ran into the new owner of who will be taking over the previous BKK restaurant. He said it would be a Persian restaurant selling yummy middle eastern food like kebabs and hummus.”
2471 18th Street, NW previously home to Smoke and Barrel and the long time home of Asylum before that
That’s the scuttlebutt I’m hearing for the former Tight Five Pub space in Adams Morgan. More specifically: (more…)
224 7th Street, SE
Thanks to M. for sending:
“Boxcar (across from Eastern Market) up and closed in a matter of days. Noticed the outdoor tables were gone yesterday and now it seems they’re completely shut down – I peeked inside and all the liquor from behind the bar has been cleared out.” (more…)
3655 Georgia Ave, NW
A reader reports last night: “Reliable tavern on Georgia closed today with minimal notice to staff and no notice to patrons. New ownership deal fell through apparently. This is from a (now) former employee.”
Ed. Note: (more…)
photo by Erin
A very good source tells me a new ice cream spot is coming soon to Woodley Park. A bit slim on details but this one has a 99% accuracy rating so stay tuned for more details soon!
Update – Axios has spilled the beans:
“Tyra Banks is opening her first-ever scoop shop in Woodley Park next Friday.”