
2623 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Little India and Pasta Italiana Organic Italian Restaurant, Bistro Bites, Veganesha and Pera Kebab
Pera Kebab temporarily closed here back in August.
Check out Sofra’s menu: (more…)

2623 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Little India and Pasta Italiana Organic Italian Restaurant, Bistro Bites, Veganesha and Pera Kebab
Pera Kebab temporarily closed here back in August.
Check out Sofra’s menu: (more…)

502 H Street, NE
From Cynthia Bar and Bistro’s IG:
“Today, we proudly introduce Cynthia Bar and Bistro, named in honor of our owner Phil Coppage’s mother, who exemplifies the spirit of warmth, generosity, and kindness.
So much has changed since Irregardless opened its doors in September 2022. What started as an exceptional prix fixe fine dining experience has evolved into a cozy and elevated neighborhood bar and bistro. While we’ve maintained the standard of our original concept, we’ve created a menu that embodies what we do best – beautiful housemade pasta, creative burgers, and shareable starters – while always offering vegan and vegetarian options. (more…)

Thanks to Daniel for sending: “People might need to see this picture of an overfed squirrel from Mt Pleasant. Stress eating pumpkins after the election.”
National Park Service reminds us: (more…)

Mark shares the pic above and writes: “You shall not sit at Union Station.”
Good news from Edward who shares the shot below and writes: “The former Uniqlo in Union Station is now a new Amtrak waiting area.” (more…)

National Hall of Terminal 2 near Concourse D courtesy Capital One
From an email:
“…details for the Capital One Landing at DCA, opening today, November 19, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Capital One Landing is Capital One’s new, culinary-focused airport concept and adds to the company’s roster of elevated and inviting airport spaces, bringing travelers a dining experience they would be excited to encounter anywhere, not just in the airport.
Each airport space from Capital One is carefully created with travelers’ unique needs in mind. Capital One Landing was built to deliver an exceptional experience for DCA travelers, knowing they typically spend less time in the terminal and may have limited downtime.
Capital One Landing builds on an ongoing partnership with Chef José Andrés and his team, which began with Capital One Dining and allows cardholders to enjoy unique culinary experiences and exclusive reservations. Capital One collaborated with the José Andrés Group to co-create an elevated food and beverage experience in a space that has been thoughtfully designed for the airport. A few highlights include: (more…)

photo by Jonathan Edelman
Thanks to Jonathan for sending: “Dupont Holiday Market incoming!!!”
Back in October we broke the news that: (more…)

1258 Wisconsin Ave NW previously home to The Gap which closed in late 2021
Thanks to Ian for sending: “Great new use for the old Gap space in Georgetown 🙄”
Signs of the times cont.

2004 18th Street, NW previously the longtime home to the Duplex Diner
Good news via Her Diner’s IG: (more…)

photo by Jeanette.Cook
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Thanks to G. for sending from H Street, NE on Sunday.
Could be a good caption contest – go!