2427 18th Street, NW
Oh no. Not looking good. I’ve gotten a few emails that they’ve been dark but keep forgetting to follow up but now Lauren spots a for sale sign in the window. Their last Facebook message was January 9th. Not looking good at all. Almost exactly a year ago a reader raved about a wonderful experience they had at Seasons and Sessions. Seasons and Sessions opened in the former Black Squirrel space back in November of 2018. Stay tuned.
From Ivy and Coney (1537 7th Street, NW):
“Fat Tuesday is coming and once again we’re doing our best to bring a little bit of Hamtramck to DC. Were picking up paczki from Woodmoor Pastry Shop, cooking up a variety of pierogi from scratch and giving it all away for FREE* Forget beads and king cakes – Celebrate Midwest Mardi Gras by stuffing your face with sugar and lard in your favorite sweatpants.
*with purchase of any drink”
5405 Georgia Avenue, NW looking south towards Macombo Lounge at Jefferson Street
Thanks to Daniel for sending the official word from Neptune Room and Showtime:
“YOWZA! WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE GRAND OPENING OF OUR SISTER BAR @neptuneroomdc IN BRIGHTWOOD PARK! COME CELEBRATE WITH US THIS FRIDAY 2/28! 5405 GEORGIA AVE NW! (more…)
14th and S Street, NW
Garden District with the good word:
“hey y’all we are OPENING SATURDAY 2/22 at noon for our 10th season on 14th street!! we can’t believe it either! the whole crew is excited to see you real soon!” (more…)
1940 11th Street, NW courtesy Lulu’s Winegarden
From a press release:
“The team behind Michelin-honored Royal, Latin-inspired bar and eatery in Washington, DC’s LeDroit Park neighborhood, has just announced soft and grand opening dates for its next venture, Lulu’s Winegarden, just off U Street at 1940 11th Street NW. The communal, bottle-driven wine garden will host a soft opening starting tonight, February 19, through February 27 with abbreviated hours and a limited menu, and grand opening on Friday, February 28. (more…)
900 7th Street, NW
Back in December we learned that Howl at the Moon would be taking over the old Ping Pong Dim Sum space in Chinatown. They’ve now posted a liquor license placard that says:
“A dueling piano bar with a live music concept offering a menu of traditional bar food and a full- service bar. Applicant requests to add an Entertainment Endorsement with Dancing and Cover Charge. Total Occupancy Load of 500 with seating for 450.” (more…)
71 Potomac Ave, SE
Thanks to Brian G for sending us the map above last night: “The Maren’s map has a couple new restaurants/bars that haven’t been announced yet?” I went to Maren’s website this morning and they had removed El Rey and American Ice Company from the map. (more…)
3905 14th Street, NW
Another one I keep forgetting to post. Thanks to all who messaged about Golden Paradise – not looking good (or it is looking good depending on your perspective): (more…)
1001 North Capitol Street, NE at K Street
I’m only a week late but better late than never (thanks to all who messaged!) Mark Lee broke the news on his Facebook:
“DC ABC Board approves licensing for gay nightclub Town to re-open at new location in a former church building at the corner of North Capitol and K Streets, rejecting ANC and protest group objections. Board grants extended operating hours (5AM Fri-Sat, 4AM Sun-Thurs) but limits use of outdoor space until 2AM.”
Town Danceboutique closed after 10 years in Shaw in 2018. Updates as 2.0 gets closer to opening.
1843 7th Street, NW
Helluva run, helluva run indeed. Yesterday we broke the news that the famed Pop Up Bars of 7th Street were likely finished since all their equipment had gone up for auction. This morning Washingtonian confirms the news:
“The bar officially closed on Dec. 31 and will not be replaced by a permanent drinking destination.”
So of all the pop ups that came and went, for those that went, which was your favorite? I liked the Cherry Blossom ones.