rendering of 620 Maine Ave, SW courtesy Urban Roast
From an email:
“I’m excited to share that Urban Roast, the beloved family-owned restaurant and cocktail bar known for its festive atmosphere, is opening its second location at The Wharf! (more…)
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82 I Street, SE
Thanks to Jason for sending:
“That was a quick turnaround. Compass Coffee is already open in Navy Yard in the former Slipstream space. Guess they didn’t have too much work to do.”
From Compass Coffee:
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we are opening our second Navy Yard cafe at 82 I Street SE! (more…)
Thanks to S. for sending: “Compass moving into Slipstream Navy Yard location??
Some familiar signage popping up in there 👀”
Ed. Note: Back in September we shared some scuttlebutt about Compass Coffee taking over the Navy Yard Sliptstream space. Stay tuned for an opening date.
1510 H Street, NW
White House Deli closed here back in 2023. (more…)
1600 U Street, NW
Well, that was pretty fast! This Starbucks was completely gutted back in August. Not a bad turn around.
Harry Thomas Way and Eckington Place NE
Ed. Note: Qualia announced they would not be reopening their Petworth location, now home to Snappy’s, back in 2023.
From an email:
“After nearly eight years of serving the Eckington neighborhood, we have reached the end of our lease term. Despite the ongoing support of our landlords through the difficulties of the past five years, operating a brick-and-mortar business in DC is an increasingly costly proposition. It has always been our sincerest hope to be an asset to the community and positive force in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, intentions alone are not sufficient to finance a business.
And so, our last day of serving the public will be Monday, November 25. (more…)
2300 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Great news from Zeke’s Coffee:
“We’re having the grand opening of our expanded Rhode Island Ave roastery + cafe this Saturday, 9/28. We will be celebrating with free coffee, cold brew, and donuts (while they last)! (more…)
500 Kennedy Street, NW
La Coop coffee cometh to Kennedy Street. Thanks Matt for sending the update. (more…)
715 Euclid Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking my dog tonight and saw a new spot is opening next month on Euclid Street in Pleasant Plains (formerly the location of Shad’s One Stop). (more…)
82 I Street, SE. Opened here in 2017
Thanks to Jason (and everyone else) for sending: “Saw this today at the Navy Yard Slipstream. Felt like it was only a matter of time when they started closing for dinner.”
Ed. Note: I hear a Compass Coffee is taking over the space. Stay tuned for more on that. If you would always like to be the first to hear the scuttlebutt please join our patreon. We shared this Slipstream scuttlebutt on Sept. 12th.
Slipstream shared yesterday:
“You may have heard from our newsletter that we are closing our Capitol Riverfront location at the end of this week. (more…)