
2420 18th Street, NW
Maybe Jamaican Joe’s will come back?

2420 18th Street, NW
Maybe Jamaican Joe’s will come back?

1201 U Street, NW
Big U Street news for the former Islander space from the Washington Post:
“Don’t expect subtlety at the bar, set to be named Archipelago. The interior will be covered in bamboo, thatch and tiki idols.
Archipelago is expected to open before the end of the year.”
Stay tuned.

Dacha Beer Garden – 1600 7th Street, NW
Yikes – thanks to NickBaumann for passing on:

You can all the cases here:

2017 14th Street, NW
Good investigative work from Kate Morton:
“Saw a GM posting & trademark app for “Quarter + Glory” on 14th from @PublicHouseColl”
“I did some digging & 1 location option is 2017 14th Street NW, former home of Jin.”
Last week we learned about Jin closing. Stay tuned for updates.

1831 M Street, NW
1831 Bar & Lounge is in the former Second State space (and old Madhatter before that) – anyone check them out yet?
New Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea mural:

Check out the menu and happy hour specials after the jump. (more…)

715 Florida Ave, NW
Holy moses, check out the new roof deck coming to the new restaurant and beer garden – Takoda “American craft whiskey and beer-focused restaurant with rooftop beer garden.” – in the old Federal Life Building:

Website says standby for a Fall opening:


2106 Vermont Ave, NW
From Duffy’s:
“Duffy’s will open Thursday evening.
Redskins vs Giants at 8:30pm with Sound
$3 Bud Light and Miller Lite during the game.
We hope to see you then!
Grand Opening Saturday 9/25!
Half Price wings 5pm to 10pm
Culkin School of Irish Dance at 7pm.”

rear of 1224 9th Street, NW in Blagden Alley
The resurrection of the Columbia Room advances with a new liquor license placard:
“New Tavern. Cocktail bar with seasonal cocktails and snacks. Total Occupancy Load is 114. Summer Garden with 40 seats.”
Ed. Note: This space will also be shared with The Dabney. Updates on both as they get closer to opening.


1216-1226 9th Street, NW

2226 18th Street, NW
From Dr. Clock’s facebook (thanks to Barred in DC for the tweet):
“September will be the last month for the Clock, guys and gals, as I’ve decided to partner up at Steel Plate over in Brookland. There will assuredly be ample Clockisms, and I encourage you to mosey through and scope it all out once the move is complete.
The Clock space will go back to being the upstairs of Rendezvous Lounge.
Until later, friends – Van“