1214 U Street, NW
Speaking of the Super Bowl.
“Dear PoPville,
Welp looks like the cycle continues. The Prospect has closed again and is looking to rebrand over the next several months (the same scenario that was supposed to happen last year). They have already closed, even with the Super Bowl this Sunday, they weren’t open last weekend or this week.”
Stay tuned.
438 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Scuttlebutt confirmed. I hear the new joint should open in 2-3 months. Standby for an exact opening date.
From a press release:
“After seven years with Sixth Engine in DC’s Mt. Vernon Triangle neighborhood, the partners of Long Shot Hospitality [Long Shot] are selling the business [excluding the name] to the team behind The Pub and the People.
The space, which dates from 1855, and served as the oldest firehouse in the District until it was decommissioned in 1974, found new life with Long Shot. Since its restoration and renovation in 2011, it has been a vibrant dining and bar location, beloved for local craft brews, handcrafted cocktails, and imaginative American fare. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Just heard last night that Maddy’s on Connecticut Ave. will be closing on February 15th. Apparently being purchased by the same guys that own Mad Hatter.”
Whoa, anyone else hear this? Maddy’s opened up here back in 2009. (more…)
2005 14th Street, NW
Not sure how I missed this one but the saga of the former Blackbyrd Warehouse, Hanoi House, Den of Thieves, The BBQ Joint space continues. From Diet Starts Monday Facebook: (more…)
THIS JUST IN!! More Pay It Furloughed awesomeness. And this one is free PBR all night long. Boom part two. (more…)
1100 P Street, NW
Wade reports around 8:45am:
“DC police just crowbarred their way into this wine bar on 11th and P. Water pouring out of second floor window. Roped off with caution tape.”
From an email:
“Friday marks the second missed paycheck for furloughed government employees, and throwback hangout Players Club wants to lighten the load a bit. Employees who show their government ID at Players Club on January 25 will be treated to free Timber Pizza and Stella Artois from noon to 4pm to help ease the sting of another weekend sans pay. (more…)
RIP Dirty Martini (opened back in 2011.) Thanks to John for sending word about the coming PEOPLE Kitchen & Lounge.
I wasn’t able to find much about them but there is an event already scheduled: (more…)
55 M Street, NE
Yesterday we learned about Union Kitchen Grocery’s opening date in Shaw and now we got some action in NoMa – Streets Market soft opens today. And it is huge. I went to a preview party for the residents of the building above the store on Wednesday night and it’s pretty dope.
In addition to a huge grocery store (more photos below) there is a also a huge bar with tvs and 2nd floor seating.
Check out the beer menu for the bar: (more…)
1212 U Street, NW
Back in September we learned that Brooklyn, “serving New York and American Cuisine”, was coming to the former Alphonse on U Street. I honestly thought someone was just messing with me but, it’s now in stone neon: (more…)