That was fast! We just learned about Giordano’s last week.
“Opening where the old mxdx used to be on 14th st (14th & F)”
Their new liquor license placard says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 125 indoors, a Sidewalk Cafe with 24 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 125. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
However a peek inside reveals, well, Spring 2026 it is: (more…)
14th and Florida Ave, NW
Looks like the end of a ten year lease, back in 2015 we reported: Petition Fails, “Crypto-Classism” Defeated with Arrival of a 7-Eleven coming to 14th and Florida Ave, NW…
Thanks to Terry, Judy and Mark for sending: (more…)
1030 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Nate for sending for sending the “development at the Gregory’s on 19th & L” (more…)
1600 U Street, NW
Thanks to Emily for sending:
“Good morning! I believe they closed over a month ago, but all their TV screens are still on inside as well as the lights! Wonder if this means anything.”
Ed. Note: This Starbucks closed here in December. For a hot second it looked like a Compass Coffee could be coming but that was never confirmed. Maybe Starbucks will give it another go?
STAY TUNED.
3900 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Th for sending:
“The lights are on and there’s a person moving around inside the Wendy’s on Georgia.”
STAY TUNED.
717 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Casey for sending:
“Stopped by the CVS that’s closest to my office, typically went 2-3 times a week to grab a drink, snack, or health-related thing but haven’t in the last month – stopped by this morning and noticed that it’s closing on 12/2 and pretty much all of the perishables are gone. (more…)
Too cool. Thanks to a reader for sending this blast from the past – The Insect Club Matchbox Cover.
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12th and F Street, NW
Just Salad opened their first DC location in Dupont in early October. And now coming soon signage is up for another inbound: (more…)
photo by angela n.
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From MPD:
“From Friday, November 14, 2025 through Wednesday, December 14, 2025, the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be a street closure that motorists should take into consideration:
From Friday, November 14, 2025 through Wednesday, December 14, 2025, the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic:
New Hampshire from Dupont Circle to Q Street, NW“