“Help Support Chef Omar’s Road to Recovery”
Sad news out of Lapis (1847 Columbia Road, NW):
“We’re heartbroken to share that our friend and colleague, Chef Omar, recently suffered a severe stroke.
He’s been with us since day one and has shaped every kitchen he’s worked in—from Café Bonaparte to Lutèce.
Please consider donating to support his recovery. Every bit helps. (more…)
A giraffe! Too good: (more…)
3201 Cherry Hill Lane NW courtesy Reverie
Thanks to Daphney (and everyone else) for passing on the sad news from Chef Johnny Spero:
“This is meant to be celebratory—so please don’t take it any other way.
Reverie has shaped me in more ways than I can count. It gave me space to grow through some of life’s biggest challenges all at once—becoming a father, opening a restaurant, and giving up alcohol. It helped me find my voice and define the kind of dining experience I wanted to create—the kind that tells a story, sometimes without needing many words.
I pushed myself to be exactly who I am—not different for the sake of it, but because the food that excited me most was the food I believed in.
And now, I’ve decided to end this chapter on my own terms. (more…)
4th and N Street, NW from our archives back in 2009
Thanks to Peter, one of the originals that opened it in 1989, for sharing this great bit of history about the Hoagi House:
“The building was owned by my mother-in-law, Karen Yi an immigrant from Korea. She, her husband and their four children came to the United States in about 1976 and her husband passed away, not long after. She took on multiple jobs, buying a small convenience store and finally working her way up to becoming the owner of Benning liquor, out on Benning Road past the stadium. She supported her four kids and put them all through college… She was an amazing woman! (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to a 7-Eleven
We recently noted the new signage for Mika’s Neopolitan Pizza coming across the street from the zoo but I didn’t realize how close they were to opening. Looking very nice!
AND they’ve applied for a liquor license too:
“A Restaurant serving pizza, pasta, & steaks. Seating for 128 inside the premises. Summer Garden with seating for 40. Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 168.”
Without further ado, that sneak peek: (more…)
Thanks to The Contessa for sending:
“You don’t hafta go to Minneapolis, there are Cats in Windows all around DC!”
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photo by Eric P.
Been a minute since we’ve had one…
From Alert DC:
“The U.S. Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR over Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:15AM.”
photo by Victoria Pickering
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From an email:
“One-Day Sale of Monarch Novelties Items (1331 14th Street, NW)
Don’t miss this chance to own a unique piece of D.C. history! On Saturday, Aug. 2, from 11 AM to 4 PM, (more…)
Thanks to JP for sending some great shots from Italy:
“Couldn’t resist the cheesy tourist picture, much to my family’s eternal horror.” (more…)