Dupont Circle

EXCLUSIVE Breaking Chicken news: Little Engine opening a 2nd location in the former Pupatella space on 18th Street

18th and S Street, NW previously home to Rosemarys Thyme (for the old school)

On Tuesday we noted that there was ‘Action at the old Pupatella space on 18th Street.’

And now we know what that action was about! Thanks to a tipster for sending: “I was told by Little Engine in Cap Hill that they’re the ones moving in to the old Pupatella space in Dupont!”

And indeed the owner of Little Engine has confirmed to me that they have leased the space!!

Rob tells me:

“There is no official timeline yet for opening, but we are planning (on opening) for before the end of the year.”

Stay tuned for more on Little Engine as they get closer to opening.

Ed. Note: Pupatella opened here back in 2020 and closed here in 2025. Rosemarys Thyme closed here in 2019.