2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW

First Brasserie Beck and now Marcel’s. Thanks to CJ for passing on the sad news:

“We regret to share with you that Marcel’s will be closing on May 12th. Since its opening in March 1999, Marcel’s has been a cornerstone of Washington, DC’s fine dining community for 25 extraordinary years.

Despite our best efforts, Marcel’s was unable to reach lease terms with the new building owner and will not be renewing its lease. Read More

303 7th Street, SE

Ed. Note: Almost exactly 8 years ago, then First Lady Michelle Obama visited Radici.

Thanks to all who passed on the super sad news from Radici:

“After over a decade of memories, we will be closing our doors at our current location on April 28th. Your support has meant the world to us. Grazie di cuore to our amazing community.” Read More

1030 15th Street, NW

Thanks to Jim for sending news about this G Street Food, which opened back in 2014.: Read More

2104 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Dave for sending from the Meeps storefront: Read More

Updates: Thanks to Ced for sending at 12:30pm

“The van is being towed now” Read More

1331 14th Street, NW

In mid February we posted that the Monarch Novelties building had been marked vacant (those green stickers) on 14th Street. Thanks to Chris and Mark for sending the latest: Read More

700 V Street, NW at 7th/Georgia Ave

Holy smokes, thanks to B. for sending the Torrie’s listing:

“Restaurant for lease in Shaw. First time available in over 30 years, Read More

1355 H Street, NE

Thanks to G. for sending this painful last look at Biergarten Haus.

Stay tuned to see who takes over the space.

1433 H Street, NE

Thanks to B. for sending: “there is a liquor store in the old Argonaut spot so that brings an end to that saga even if people had hoped for a new restaurant. Read More

Thanks to Susan for sending the shot above, note the flowers and liquor bottle (Makers Mark) at the base.

NPS writes: “While the Arboretum will propagate clippings of “Stumpy” to create trees that are genetic matches, it will still be necessary to remove it as part of the seawall rehabilitation project.”

I always took Stumpy for a gin drinker… Read More