916 G Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Urban Roast says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern serving prepared sandwiches, salads, soups, and fruits. Applicant is applying for a Sidewalk Cafe Endorsement with 20 seats. Total seating inside is 75with a Total Occupancy Load of 120.”

Ed. Note: Presumably they’ll also have coffee.

And right next door will be District Bowls: (more…)



13th and G Street, NW

This is the old Johnston & Murphy space across from Metro Center that we first heard about back in July.

They’ve now applied for an outdoor cafe permit. Good news come springtime. Stay tuned for an exact opening date!

This will be their 4th D.C. location, with Logan Circle being their 5th. Update when we get an exact opening date.


On Monday we shared the news that “A community-centric coffeehouse” was coming to the former Filter space in Dupont. Turns out it is indeed the same folks from P Street. STAY TUNED for updates as they get closer to opening.



2150 P Street, NW

Yesterday readers noticed that Soho Tea & Coffee’s windows had been papered over, but like the Larry’s Lounge debacle – all is well! Soho Tea & Coffee now posts on their Facebook:

“Dear customers,

Happy Thanksgiving. May the warm glow of autumn surround you as you celebrate the holiday with family & friends.

Soho is closed during the holiday week.

Painting and changing the furniture.”



1726 20th Street, NW

A liquor license placard for Emissary says:

“A community-centric coffeehouse serving tea, espresso drinks, pastries, baked goods, and pre-packaged food items in a casual setting. The licensee is also requesting an Entertainment Endorsement indoors only to provide live entertainment. Total Occupancy Load is 31 with seating for 10 inside the premises and 6 seats on the Summer Garden.”

Glad they kept the bike rack! (more…)



Nazia Khan, courtesy Cameo

From an email:

“The coffee shop at The Roost (1401 Pennsylvania Ave, SE), opening early 2020, will be called Cameo. Nazia Khan – formerly of The Wydown – has been tapped by Neighborhood Restaurant Group to come on board in a newly created role, Director of Coffee and Counter Service. Nazia will lead the charge on the development of Cameo, while also working closely with Greg Engert and Michael Babin to elevate the coffee programs across all NRG properties. Cameo will remain open all-day, while business like Hi/Fi Taco, Shelter, and Red Apron will be open at night to start. (more…)


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