716 Monroe Street, NE
Super sad news out of Brookland:
“To Our Valued Guests and Community,
After 10 and a half incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to permanently close Brookland Pint. Our final day of service will be Saturday, May 24. (more…)
Petworth, yes, this is what the Petworth Safeway aka the Smelly or Stinky Safeway, looked like back in the day and my God did it stink (though super nice staff.)
After a friendly debate with her friend, a friend of mine requests that we put together the definitive list of Safeway nicknames. [Ed. Note: Before the internet ruled the earth we used to have to think of fun ways to entertain ourselves and one of those ways was naming Safeways!] Here is what the then definitive list looked like from 2009: (more…)
“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.