
1100 Vermont Ave, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending: “the 7-11 near Thomas Circle at L St NW and Vermont Ave NW closed. Signage already removed. Seemed like they did brisk business, so I was surprised.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

1100 Vermont Ave, NW
Thanks to Jeff for sending: “the 7-11 near Thomas Circle at L St NW and Vermont Ave NW closed. Signage already removed. Seemed like they did brisk business, so I was surprised.”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

1432 Park Road, NW photo by Jeremy Sherman
Thanks to Jeremy for sharing the update from the former LJ Diner space:
“Cafe Cielo Panadería / Bakery – which was mentioned as coming soon in PoPville in Sept but now seems to be officially open. Welcome to the neighborhood and can’t wait to check it out!”
Anyone take an early taste?

Thanks to Vincent for sending the peaceful shot above of the White Whale resting on a porch in Petworth. And thanks to Lindsey for sharing the great winking shot below: (more…)

821 Upshur Streeet, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending: “Just walking home from coffee and noticed a Farm to Feast LLC sign in the window at the former Petworth Social Bar & Grill @821 Upshur. Security door was open and the lights were on, first activity I’ve seen there in a while.” (more…)

photo by Kim
TJ asks: “Need recommendations for an Asian fusion restaurant that’s open on Christmas in the DMV area. Our family tradition was to always get Chinese and go to the movies but want to find a nicer sit down place this year.”
Jake writes: (more…)

2 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to D. for passing on the closing note, below, from Truist: (more…)

photo by Jim
“there will be no Red Line service between Dupont Circle and Gallery Place from Monday, Dec. 18 through Saturday, Dec. 30.”
Sounds like it got off to a rough start on Monday – have things smoothed out a bit?
From WMATA:
“Metro is reminding customers major construction on the Red Line will be extended beginning on Friday, Dec. 22 through Sunday, Dec. 24, with no Red Line service to Gallery Place and Judiciary Square stations, in addition to Farragut North and Metro Center currently. Free shuttle buses will run frequently between the affected stations. (more…)

3139 M Street, NW
Wild, this is the former home to Jose Andres’ America Eats Tavern and formerly longtime home to Old Glory BBQ. And coming soon: (more…)

photo by chasingmailboxes
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