808 7th Street, NW

Could it be enough to sway Mr. Leonsis to keep the Wizards and Caps here?!?! Read More

Thanks to Ruth for sending: “8th and I. Hallelujah. Taco Bamba near City Center coming back to life?”

At first they were aiming for a summer return but now Taco Bamba’s website now says: “Coming Fall 2024“

Stay tuned for an exact opening date.

3930 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Allison for passing on the good word from Taco Bamba: Read More

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW courtesy Dos Toros

From Dos Toros:

“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria will open its second D.C. location in Dupont Circle, Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 a.m. Dos Toros will offer free burritos to the first 50 people in line for lunch at 10:30am, along with swag, and a spin to win prize wheel awarding free guacamole, salsa, entrées and more. Read More

700 7th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is pleased to announce that its first D.C. taqueria—located in the heart of Chinatown at 700 7th Street NW —will open Tuesday, December 5 at 11 am.

To celebrate opening day, Dos Toros will award a grand prize of a $500 gift card to a lucky winner who correctly guesses the number of burritos the brand rolled in the past year, with any guest who purchases an item on opening day eligible to participate. Additionally, Dos Toros will be offering complimentary burritos to the first 50 customers in line, along with swag, and a spin to win prize wheel awarding free guacamole, salsa, entrées and more. Read More

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Jenny for sending the City Ridge Taco Bamba update: “Patio lights, tables and chairs; new signs; POS terminals and tables and chairs inside — hopefully not long now!” Read More

1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Thanks to J. for sending: “But more paper is down off the windows and there’s are people milling around inside. Looks close to opening.” Read More

2905 Sherman Avenue, NW

Thanks to D. for sending: “The Pinsa place at the former Vietnamese takeout, Bun DC, has been undergoing a bit of a facelift lately. Read More

Not only has construction started in earnest but now they’ve posted their liquor license placard: Read More

Thanks to the folks at Chaia for passing on yesterday:

“We were thrilled that Gloria came to our Chinatown shop location at 615 I Street NW to eat with two others. They ordered Read More