2401 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
“From Advanced sommelier and owner of Apero & La Boheme, and husband and wife team Chef Jenn Castaneda-Jones and Stephen Jones, comes Ellizabetta | La Strega, Italian with a little magic… Spring 2026…”
Thanks to Chris for sending: “Something New In Old Marcel’s Space. I just saw a liquor license placard go up in the old Marcel’s space at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW. (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK and briefly Maman Joon
“Expect authentic Uyghur Lagman…hand pulled noodles with savory stir fried meat and vegetables. All are warmly welcome! Get ready for Mom’s Uyghur Lagman! Asian Halal Cuisine.”
Thanks to Brian for sending: “Start the countdown, another new concept at 1700 NJ Ave NW. (more…)
16th Street, NW between Q and Corcoran
From MPD:
“On Friday, February 27, 2026, at approximately 12:12 a.m., Third District officers were flagged down near the intersection of 14th Street, NW, and U Street, NW, for the report of a man making threats while brandishing a knife. Officers located the suspect, still brandishing a knife, in the 1600 block of 16th Street, Northwest. (more…)
2153 P Street, NW
La Merna is coming to the former Duffy’s space in Dupont Circle.
The liquor license application says: (more…)
From DCBOE:
“OVERVIEW
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) – What is it?
Ranked choice voting (RCV) is a voting method in which voters rank candidates in order of preference (1st choice, 2nd choice, 3rd choice, 4th choice, 5th choice). Beginning with the June 2026 Primary Election in DC, ranked choice voting will be used in eligible contests with three or more candidates.
RCV allows your vote to count towards another candidate if your 1st choice candidate receives the fewest votes.
Why does DC use RCV? (more…)
God I’ve been chasing this car for years but I’m never quick enough to pull my phone out it time. GOTCHA!! Finally. Now what is this? A Datsun? Old corolla? (more…)
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to David for sending the Petworth Wendy’s update:
“I was walking by the now infamous Wendy’s on Georgia Avenue this afternoon and saw someone actually working. (more…)
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Thanks to Griffin for the reminder:
“Street sweeping starts back up next week sadly.”
A great sign of spring tho!!
From DPW: (more…)
3228 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Cafe Deluxe
From the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG):
“Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) secured a $1.75 million judgment against Talea Ristorante and its owner, Hamza Hadani, for systematically stealing employees’ wages and violating numerous laws that protect District workers.
The judgment requires Talea and Hadani to pay $1,332,408 in restitution to 95 harmed restaurant workers, (more…)