“Dear PoPville,
Sending in a question regarding this abandoned luncheonette in the Union Market parking lot (Hall and Oates album reference intended). It’s been here for as long as I can remember and I’m curious what it was or if there are any plans to repurpose it?
Sincerely,
A Union Market resident and Hall and Oates super fan”
I’m guessing, well, anyone hear anything?
Oh if I told you (more…)
12th and Jackson Street, NE opened here back in June 2014
Brookland’s Finest truly lived up to their name. This is a very tough loss.
Brookland’s Finest owner Tony T writes:
“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we are going to have to close the doors at Brookland’s Finest. A word I grew to hate during the lockdown was pivot. Unfortunately, we could not pivot at BF. There were many factors. (more…)
Thanks to David for sending this old yard sign from Adams Morgan:
“from the 2010 Reelect Adrian Fenty campaign.”
If you have a photo of a neat find from your house, place of work or neighborhood please send an email to [email protected] thanks. Please let me know where/what neighborhood you found it in too. Thanks.
410 7th Street, NW
Hill Country opened here with great fanfare back in 2011. There were strong opinions about their BBQ. Thanks to a tipster for letting me know and I have now confirmed that Hill Country is closing next Friday, March 28th. (more…)
1020 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Jon for sending:
“Looks like Rice Mix (FKA Rice Bar) downtown in the Golden Triangle (1020 19th St NW) recently closed. Sad timing especially with so many employees returning to offices lately.”
Phone number has been disconnected too. (more…)
photo by Olaf Zerbock
Ed. Note: Yesterday we spoke about the Funny Women Standup cancellation.
From the Hamilton Musical: “A statement from Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller.” (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
God bless it!
Thanks to Justin, Jacob, and Daphney for sharing the terrible news:
“I just left E St Cinema, where the staff confirmed they’re closing. They said it’s not official yet but they’ll announce shortly.
They said first week of March.”
The Washington post reports:
“E Street Cinema, a popular local theater in Washington, D.C., will shutter its doors by March.”
14th and U Street, NW
If I told you, there was a time, you wouldn’t believe me. But my friends, there was a time. Oh there was a time…
Thanks to Charles for sending the latest at the Lost Society building.
STAY TUNED.
1422 L Street, NW previously home to the Post Pub
Alright, alright, alright. Onward! Kabuli Pulao, Authentic Afghan Cuisine and Vortex Restaurant and Lounge cometh: (more…)
old location at 1358 Florida Ave, NE photo by Austin Graff
From a press release:
“It is with a heavy heart that Capital Fringe announces it will no longer produce the annual Fringe Festival. We are immensely proud of the impact twenty years of an open-access Fringe Festival has had on DC’s arts scene and are deeply grateful to the artists, audience members, volunteers, community members, festival and program staff and partners who have supported and created with us over the decades. It has truly been extraordinary!
Since its inception in 2005, Capital Fringe has been a cornerstone of Washington, DC’s arts community, fostering creativity and collaboration through its annual open-access Fringe Festival and year-round programming. Over the years, Capital Fringe has engaged 87,000 artists and attracted 497,000 audience members, generated $3,294,714 in artists revenue. Fringe programming efforts have brought the arts to hundreds of established venues as well as vacant properties throughout Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Downtown, and Georgetown. From our founding of operating out of a vacant Italian restaurant, Fringe has achieved remarkable milestones, including raising capital and operating funds to establish a permanent home for the region’s small theater community and independent artists.
Fringe Festival Platform Impact (more…)