
20th and I St, NW
coffee

photo by bajidc
From a press release:
“D.C. restaurant group, The Tryst Trading Company now exclusively brews Open Seas Coffee – a Maryland based roasting company crafting interconnected, intentional and quality driven coffee.
“We were looking for a partner, not just a vendor. Open Seas’ direct relationship with individual
coffee growers gives us control over the entire process, from bean to cup,” said Constantine Stavropoulos, owner and CEO of The Tryst Trading Company.
The Tryst Trading Company perfected their “Tryst Blend” from scratch at Open Seas’ Maryland roastery, guided by their deeply personal connection with the D.C. community and coffee producers from high quality regions around the world. The signature blend balances notes of caramel, swiss chocolate and allspice, sourced through Open Seas’ direct ties with farmers and producers in Honduras, Nicaragua and Sumatra. (more…)

1847 7th Street, NW
Update from Blank Street Coffee:
“This year, Blank Street has exciting plans to expand its presence in its existing markets (D.C. included!) and has made the decision to close the Shaw Street location in order to transform it into a Barista Training Lab (a first for Blank Street in D.C.!) (more…)

1220 19th Street, NW previously home to the Melting Pot
Thanks to L. for spotting plans for a Maman Bakery in this permit under description of work: (more…)

Thanks to Mona for sharing: “Rose Ave Bakery soft opening weekend. Pastries are still 100!!” (more…)

Thanks to Stephanie for sending Rose Ave Bakery‘s “New Woodley Park location open for drinks today!” (more…)

Thanks to Emma for sending: “Looks like DC Central Kitchen is opening up a cafe in Buzzard Point on the 31st.

2121 First Street, SW
Glad to see things actually opening down here.” (more…)

photo by Mr.TinMD
“Dear PoPville,
my friends and I are looking to do an all day tour to find the “best croissant” in the DC area. If anyone has suggestions on where we cannot miss on our DC croissant tour please let us know!”
and
“Even though coffee snobs may balk at this question, where can I find the best local (aka not Starbucks) blended coffee drinks in DC? (more…)

3207 M Street, NW
Bitty & Beau’s was closed over the weekend with this sign on the front door: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Where is this going to end? $7 for a small latte in a new restaurant opened in the convention center area. Overpriced is not the right word to describe this … need the wisdom of the crowd asap”