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The Bell Tolls for Georgia Brown’s

Published September 2, 2025 at 10:00AM

950 15th Street, NW

“Serving Low Country Cuisine since 1993

Low-Country Cuisine. The Soul of Washington, D.C. Gracious service and Southern Hospitality.”

WBJ first reported back in July:

“Georgia Brown’s poised to close”

And it sounds like it actually happened yesterday. Lots of chatter online about Georgia Brown’s having closed. Their website and phone are still live but their social media hasn’t been updated since the end of June. Perhaps more tellingly, there are no longer any open reservation spots available: (more…)

Like the Colts of Baltimore on that snowy March night, Ladurée has quietly departed Georgetown with not a trace left behind except for broken hearts and bellies

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 30, 2025 at 10:02AM

3060 M Street, NW

My friends, if I ever told you there was a time, well, there was a time…

Thanks to Graham for sending: “Ladurée in Georgetown gone!!!”

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

New Placard for 618 Productions at the old Rock and Roll Hotel Space on H Street, NE!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 19, 2025 at 11:15AM

1353 H Street, NE

Thanks to G. for sending the placard for 618 Productions at the old Rock and Roll Hotel space:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with an interior seating capacity of 417. Summer Garden with 79 seats and a total capacity of 79. Total Occupancy Load of (more…)

And so Concludes the Capitol Skyline Story – What’s your favorite memory? What’s coming next?

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 14, 2025 at 1:15PM

10 I Street, SW

“Dear PoPville,

Do you know what they’re doing to the once cap skyline hotel? they’ve started putting construction netting up and have the entire building fenced off.” (more…)

Hangry Joe’s coming to former Sally’s Middle Name (and others) Space on H Street, NE

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 6, 2025 at 11:15AM

1320 H Street, NE

You know the Taylor Charles Steak & Ice space, my goodness these signs of the times are making me dizzy…

Thanks to G. for sending the Hangry Joe’s news from H Street, NE: (more…)

After 33+ Years Capitol City Brewing is Closing at the end of the Month, Le Midi Coming. EXCLUSIVE Photos from Downtown

By Prince Of Petworth

Published August 4, 2025 at 10:30AM

1100 New York Ave, NW

Wowza, what an end of an era coming. Their last day downtown will be August 28th then a new restaurant to be called Le Midi is coming.

Thanks to Michelle for passing on the parting note from Capitol City Brewing: (more…)

“The Carter Barron Amphitheater turns 75”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 30, 2025 at 8:25AM | Updated July 30, 2025 at 9:40AM

“Premiere performance at the amphitheater on August 4, 1950, NPS / Abbie Rowe”

From the National Park Service:

“Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Conservancy will host a special event to recognize the 75th anniversary of the Carter Barron Amphitheater. Visitors are invited to enjoy music, share memories, and immerse in history at this cherished venue within Rock Creek Park.

When: Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Carter Barron Amphitheater (4850 Colorado Avenue NW, Washington, DC)

The event will (more…)

“Seems like it’s actually happening!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 24, 2025 at 8:25AM

1847 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

I was checking for any info on the ‘coming soon’ Urban Mart in Shaw and realized that (more…)

“How to make a pool disappear”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 23, 2025 at 1:30PM

Thanks to John for sending the sad photo above of the former Hains Point pool. Not looking good for a LONG time

Oh, there was a time, a lifetime ago (August 7, 2014), but there was a time: (more…)

Update: Steak ‘n Egg Still Open – Go Get Some!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published July 23, 2025 at 11:15AM | Updated December 14, 2025 at 9:48AM

4702-4704 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Update: December 13th, a reader reports all is well and no current plans to close. Stay tuned.

This isn’t the first scare we’ve had with a potential Steak ‘n Egg closing in Tenleytown. Thanks to Noa for sending the listing:

Steak n Egg Diner FLYER2 (PDF)

They are currently still open so go get some while you can: (more…)