1787 Columbia Road, NW at opening
SOLELUNA shared the following note earlier this week about gave me and about half my feed a heart attack: (more…)
signs of the times
1400 K Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending: “Taylor Gourmet Franklin Square closes again. Incomprehensible reasoning on this sign too:
To notify that we will be closing permanently for major bag reasons. (more…)
Well we’ve seen little free libraries, little free art galleries and even a little free blockbuster but this is a first – Little Free Opinions! Thanks to Nora for sending from Mount Pleasant.
I think we can all agree…
619 H Street, NW
Yesterday we broke the news that Ambrosia Vietnamese Restaurant opened in the former Tony Cheng’s space. At that time I wasn’t sure if Tony Cheng’s had completely closed but now we know for sure. The folks from Ambrosia tell me:
“We’ve taken over both floors of the former Tony Cheng’s. The first floor soft-opened about 10 days ago, and we’re planning our grand opening in about three weeks with a full menu.”
See the full menu: (more…)
7401 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Jim for sending:
“Stopped for gas at the Exxon/7-11 at 7401 Georgia Ave NW at Geranium and the 7-11 is closed with windows and doors papered over with brown paper. No signage anywhere but the pumps still work.” (more…)
619 H Street, NW
Ambrosia:
“Modern Vietnamese Elegance, Traditional Soul
Phở • Bánh Mì • Wok • Cocktails
📍 Chinatown • Washington, DC”
Thanks to Maya for sending:
“A new restaurant called Ambrosia is open in the Tony Cheng‘s space. (more…)
926-928 U Street, NW
Thanks to Natalia for sending yesterday afternoon from in front of my friend Eric’s top five favorite bar in DC, Service Bar: “Streatery is down.” (more…)
Georgia and Quincy Street, NW most recently home to HU.SPORIA
Not finding much info about Fast & Fresh kitchen yet but surely the service and cuisine will be not only fast but also fresh: (more…)
Thanks to Mindy for sending: “In smaller print they added JUST KIDDING.”
Thanks to Peter for also sending some photos from Adams Morgan: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Did restaurant week yesterday. We’ve heard of 3 or 4% fair wage charges….. but 20% ?!! which doesn’t include tip. anyone else seeing these type of charges? is there any way to know before going to a restaurant if they have these?”
Note: It’s a bit confusing isn’t it? Will “provide competitive wages and benefits to both kitchen and service staff.” Aren’t servers, “service staff.” So is one not expected to tip since they are being compensated with this fee? Is this just to cover minimum wage? What is the tipping etiquette here?