14th and W Street, NW previously home to Kapnos/G by Mike Isabella
Ed. Note: For a hot second Lolita Cocina & Tequila Bar was supposed to come here but then that pesky pandemic hit.
Thanks to Kaitlyn for sending:
“Noticed multiple days last week there were crews doing demo work inside. Nothing posted about what’s to come but hopeful that something will occupy this prime retail.”
Anyone hear any rumors? Stay tuned.
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
You can’t go home again. Or something like that…
“Dear PoPville,
The newly reopened Lucky Bar has nothing in common with the institution it replaced. The original was a true football pub with identity, history, and atmosphere. Flags from dozens of nations, club scarves, and years of match-day memorabilia created a place where supporters – friends and rivals alike – gathered for early EPL kickoffs, major tournaments, and the biggest moments in the sport.
All of that is gone.
The new space is stripped bare of character: (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Thanks to Terry, Judy and Mark for sending: (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
Saks Off 5th opened here in 2016. Previously the space was home to, the legendary, ESPN Zone.
USA Today reported: “Saks Off 5th, the discount retailer of its sister store Saks Fifth Avenue, is closing nine stores across the United States.”
I stopped in to ask when and was told “sometime in January.”
Stay tuned.
18th and S Street, NW
Thanks to Hannah for sending: “Pupatella on 18th and S closed.”
‘Thank you for the memories!
This location may be permanently closed, but not our connection to this amazing community.
Please visit us at one of our other locations.’
Prior to Pupatella this space was the longtime home to Rosemarys Thyme.
Updates when we learn who takes over the space.
2321 18th Street, NW previously home to Bourbon
Interesting development at Death Punch bar in Adams Morgan: (more…)
1344 U Street, NW
Ah I love when readers send old photos from their collections. Too cool. This is one of Joe Englert‘s earliest spots – Andalusian Dog on U Street from 1992 (ish). Here’s a more recent photo from 2021: (more…)
Streetcar will join its brother in arms early next year.
From DDOT:
“The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces that DC Streetcar service will end on March 31, 2026. Following this date, the DC Streetcar will no longer operate. Riders are encouraged to plan and explore alternate travel options, including WMATA’s D20 bus. (more…)
1275 K Street, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Woah! Just walked by the Paul on 13th and K NW and it’s been replaced by a restaurant called Mamma Dos.” (more…)
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jenna for sending:
“Looks like the bluestone lane at 1150 Connecticut Ave, NW in Dupont closed.” (more…)