
1315 14th Street, NW
Things were looking promising in May but sadly still not open.
Amelie’s website still says Logan Circle coming soon: (more…)

1315 14th Street, NW
Things were looking promising in May but sadly still not open.
Amelie’s website still says Logan Circle coming soon: (more…)

1817 Columbia Road, NW
The placard says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant serving elevated American food. The Total Occupancy Load of the entire establishment is 84. There will be 75 indoor seats and one (1) Summer Garden with 9 seats.” (more…)

2204 14th Street, NW
Thanks to R. for sending: “New signage for Thurst Lounge where Sakerum was. Googled and saw LGBTQ+ black owned lounge coming”
“COMING SOON: DC’s only Black-owned LGBTQ+ lounge from (more…)

Thanks to Kayla for sending: “Saw them taking the Swingers sign down and loading it into a truck in Navy Yard” (more…)

3054 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Thanks to Nat for sending: “Bar Del Monte from the 2 Amys pizzeria team coming along nicely.” (more…)

1140 19th Street, NW previously home to GRK Fresh
Thanks to Julia for sending word about “Pop Social Day and Evening Lounge.” Anyone stop by for a bite/drink or hit the new jazz option Thursdays? (more…)

1612 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Stuart for sending last night: “Pearl Dive on 14th St”
On October 6th we reported a “Fire “in walls” at Pearl Dive/Blackjack and building next door” (more…)

photo by Eric P.
Ed. Note: The PR firm would not confirm to the exact location but the Washington Business Journal reported that they’ll be coming to the former Pi Pizzeria space which abruptly closed last month.
From a press release:
“Managing Partner Jack McGarry and The Dead Rabbit team announce 2024 plans for the third location of the world’s most awarded pub in Washington D.C. Situated in Penn Quarter–within blocks of the National Portrait Gallery and Capital One Sports Arena–the 6,200 square-foot two-level space will feature the exceptional Irish beverage, food, and entertainment programming for which The Dead Rabbit is known. McGarry has tapped Crown Creative, the pub’s Belfast-based creative partner, to bring the vision of tradition meets tomorrow to life in the historic D.C. building in the center of the entertainment district. (more…)

1135 Okie Street, NE opened here back in January 2015 originally One Eight Distilling before changing brand to District Made Spirits
As a big gin drinker and a big fan – this is a huge bummer. District Made‘s Co-Founder and CEO, Alex Laufer, tells me that they are looking to sell the distillery and have closed their beautiful tasting room in Ivy City. They will continue to distribute and stay open for retail until the holidays and are hoping to open the tasting room for one last bash.
STAY TUNED.

Thanks to Nolan and a couple other readers for sending: “In an interesting turn of events, Swingers Navy Yard on Half Street is now permanently closed after just 8 months. Dupont location is staying open.” (more…)