429 L’Enfant Plaza, SW

Thanks to L. for sending: “SpiceX opened in L’enfant Plaza. TaKorean was going to open here in 2022 but it never did.”

Check out their menu here.

1000 4th Street, SW

Thanks to Linda for sending:

“Masala Art Indian restaurant closed more recently. On the other side of 4th street at the new apartment building, The Westerly, new businesses are moving in: Good Company Donuts & Cafe has posted permits and ‘now hiring’ signs.” Read More

Daru (1451 Maryland Avenue, NE) shares the well deserved news: “Thank you Food & Wine! We are honored to be on the list at #8. (Top 20 Restaurants in the US, According to the Experts) Thank you”

1407 T Street, NW

Folks were understandably bummed when Ice Cream Jubilee closed here back in October of last year. Thanks to Noa and Alisha for sharing some good news about who’s taking over the space:

“Permits/signs are up! Malai will replace Ice Cream Jubilee.”

On their IG Malai wrote: “With eight years of spreading the ice cream love in NYC under our belts, Malai is growing and sharing the sweetness. Let the countdown to SPRING 2024 begin – DC, we’re coming for ya!⁠” Read More

3115 14th Street, NW at Kenyon

“Dear PoPville,

Any updates on this? They do some work on the space and then nothing happens for months on end. Read More

1990 M Street, NW

Good news for eggholics – now hiring!! Read More

3512-14 Connecticut Ave, NW

From Indique:

“Dear Indique family,

With a mix of nostalgia and excitement, we’re announcing the closure of Indique in Washington DC. Read More

1720 14th Street, NW previously home to Mexicue

Ed. Note: Was originally gonna be called Naan Stop Indian Kitchen.

Oh! Naan Indian Kitchen writes: “Grand opening was yesterday [Saturday], and we had a great time with our customers who welcomed us wholeheartedly. Stop by to say hello”

Their website says:

“Oh! Naan is more than just a restaurant; it’s a family-based culinary journey rooted in a rich, three-decade history within the food and restaurant industry. With a deep-seated passion for creating memorable dining experiences, our family brings a wealth of expertise and tradition to the heart of Washington, D.C.

Our commitment to crafting authentic Punjabi flavors Read More

3115 14th Street, NW

Thanks to A. and M. for sending: “new Indian restaurant is coming in Columbia Heights.” Read More

1108 K Street, NW

Last week a reader asked if Sakina Halal Grill was replaced by Himalayan Doko? Read More