Great news for the great Boundary Stone in Bloomingdale (116 Rhode Island Ave, NW):

“Chef Robert Cain, who has led the kitchen at The Red Hen since 2021, was recently named Divisional Chef for the All-Purpose Hospitality Group, expanding his role to oversee the menus at both The Red Hen and Boundary Stone. He’s spent the past several weeks reworking Boundary Stone’s menu, bringing the same scratch-made, seasonally driven approach to the neighboring pub that he applies at The Red Hen.

The result is a tightened menu that allows for more creativity and an elevated take on classic pub fare; new dishes include Crispy Chicken “Katsu Style” with cabbage, tonkatsu sauce and pickles; Cavatelli Bolognese with slow-simmered beef, tomato, carrots, celery, parmesan; and a Romano Salad with little gem lettuces, Parmesan and miso tahini dressing. Cain is also leaning further into Irish ingredients, including rashers and blood sausage, as well as sourcing specialty products like Tayto Crisps and Batchelors Baked Beans. (more…)


Wisconsin and Warren Street, NW

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Thanks to all who passed on from Nesso Plaza:

“Nesso Plaza is coming to Tenleytown!

We’re adding a second location in Northwest DC, bringing the Nesso vision to an entirely new neighborhood. (more…)


1250 9th Street, NW previously home to Espita

Thanks to K. for sending on Friday:

“Dropped by Ghostburger this evening to pick up some burgers only to learn that they are permanently closing their 9th St. location today. Huge shame. They were a tasty, fast, and affordable lunch and dinner spot in the Mt. Vernon Square area. I’ll especially miss their banana milkshakes! (more…)


photo by Jordan Barab

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16th Street, NW between W and Euclid

Thanks to readers for sending Friday night: “Car flipped on 16th St NW, police blocked road from top of park at Euclid St down to W St.”

and the alleged: “Drunk driver rescued from her car by the fire department and arrested after flipping her car on 16th by Meridian Hill/Malcolm X Park and the aftermath she left behind.” (more…)


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