Today in Cleveland Park History: December 2009 We learned that the old Starbucks next to the Uptown would become The Cereal Bowl. Hilarity ensued. Predictions proved correct.

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What a whirlwind the Cereal Bowl was. That was a glorious time. Folks, uh, instantly doubted the longevity of a restaurant serving cereal…

[Related: Flashback to April 20, 2017 – Friday Question of the Day – Worst Restaurant Concept?]

What a whirlwind it’s been for 3420 Connecticut Avenue, NW in general.

Flashback to Starbucks in 2009 and do note the old consignment store next door:

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I thought the Chiptotle would last (opened their in 2012). Flashback to 2018:

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Flashback to Tino’s in 2019:

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Which brings us to the current tenant – Cracked Eggery

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WHAT A RIDE.

Ed. Note: I was going to post this tomorrow on the actually exact day, December 14, 2009, 17 years ago – but with the coming snow I thought it’d get lost in the shuffle!