725 Florida Ave, NW. Prior to Angelina’s this space was home to a Tropicana Jamaican Eatery
Thanks to Patrick for sending: “Not sure if it’s been posted yet but Angelina’s is officially for sale!! End of an era.”
ICYMI (July, 2025): “Angelina has passed… was such an icon of the neighborhood for so many people over so many years”
“Dear PoPville, (more…)
98 Blair Alley, SW
Earlier this week a reader reported they “had a brunch reservation for this Saturday, October 17th but received a call (Monday) from the restaurant saying they were cancelling my reservation because they were permanently closing the business.” Thanks to Mike for sharing the new sign above with us yesterday. The question remains (more…)
Thanks to Katherine for sending from outside the Dupont Circle south metro “The Krispy Kreme entrance.”
This is great. Old man Dan can tell you some stories from 1997 when I would unfold a giant paper schedule and try to figure out when the next train was coming. A minute felt like an hour I tell you!!
However, back then, when you bought a paper metro card for $10 or $20 you got $1 or $2 added to your card as an extra incentive!! That was nice but that unknown wait though I’m telling you…
photo by Phi Yabut
Thanks to Phil for sharing: “Looks like they’re refilling the Reflecting Pool, which now has the color of road asphalt.”
A thanks to Suzanne for sharing the latest reflecting pool sign posted over the long weekend: (more…)
photo by root.stock
Thanks to root.stock for sharing these absolutely brutal photos from East Potomac Park taken yesterday (Monday):
“Sadly these pics don’t even come close to capturing the level of destruction. On several holes there are 100+ yards of fairway lined with cut down trees. The cell phone camera wasn’t good enough to get the full scale.” (more…)
2339 18th Street, NW
I mean at this point I’ll take what I can get!!
Our last update was back in August 2025.
Back in September 2016(!!?!!) we shared the news that Wingo’s was coming to the former Angles and Little Fountain space (eternal RIP) in Adams Morgan.
Stay tuned for an opening date. I think. At some point. Maybe… Maybe not…
Spotted in Woodley Park: (more…)
1823 L Street, NW
This has stopped me in my tracks the last few times I passed it and I keep forgetting to post it – RECESSIONS got a new a sign.
So remember, “Bar and Kitchen open late night. Karaoke and Billiards. Open from 3pm till late. Serving Washington DC since 1996.”
I am so happy that Recessions is still kicking!! Respect. (more…)
1803 14th Street, NW
Continuing coverage of coming Jersey Mike’s locations continues. Earlier this week we shared the news that a Jersey Mike’s is coming to the old TaKorean space in Navy Yard. Next up is a location coming to 14th and S Street, NW.
What if I told you, once upon a time, there was a time: (more…)
1734 L Street, NW
Oh man, this Starbucks was the last thing propping this once hopping retail strip up. Remember the Vie de France?!? There was a time, I’m telling ya! Crazy to see all the vacant spaces now.
Woof, have a look: (more…)