3207 Grace Street, NW and they also have a second location
HUGE development from Chaia Tacos – Chicken!!
From an email:
“For over 10 years, we’ve built Chaia around one idea: vegetables deserve the spotlight.
That hasn’t changed.
But after a decade of serving exclusively vegetable-forward food, we found ourselves asking a question: can we welcome more people to the table while staying true to who we are?
Today, we’re launching the Aji Verde Chicken Taco (more…)
From a press release:
“When did the happy hour cocktail casually become $12. Then $14. Then $16. Gone are the days of the $5 cocktail and an affordable night out on the town. In this economy? Please. These days, it seems happy hours have lost their charm and going out comes at the casual cost of a mortgage – and Goodbar has decided they’re doing something about it by launching a Micro Happy Hour series across their restaurants. Short windows. Insane prices. Great food & drink. Even better vibes. Blink and you’ll miss it.
Goodbar Group has watched this city change over two decades, watched their neighborhoods shift, and watched the people who make D.C. what it is get priced out of what used to make it fun. And they’re done watching. “We’ve been through a lot together – the city, our regulars, our staff. There are ebbs and flows. Right now people are stretched thin and we have the ability to do something real about it, even if it’s just for a couple hours a day. So we are. Come in. Let us take care of you for a minute.” — Jackie, Co-owner.
Here’s what to expect at participating restaurants: (more…)
400 8th Street, NW
“a major milestone for Teaism:
our 30th anniversary will be on Sat. June 6th, and we want to celebrate it with you! Join us at our Penn Quarter location (400 8th Street, NW) between 12-3 PM on June 6th. To sweeten things up, we’ll be re-booting our collaborative Obanyaki Ice Cream Sundaes with Snow Crane ice cream. We’ll also have live mellow music and complimentary tea sampling throughout the afternoon.
RSVP via the link. *Eventbrite tickets required for sundaes.”
“Thanks to you, Teaism has been a community staple for three decades. (more…)
2021 14th Street, NW photo by alex barbieri
Thanks to Alex for sending: “Operation Epic Furious: Strait to Hell made it to Busboys and Poets on 14th!”
And at DCA: (more…)
Check out their menu here.
From a press release:
“Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks is continuing its rapid rise from breakout regional favorite to national fast casual contender with the announcement of its first Washington, D.C. franchise deal; further accelerating the brand’s East Coast expansion strategy. The new franchise entity, BIG DMV, is operated by a group of successful restaurant operators based in the Washington, D.C. market and will lead the development and operation of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks throughout the region. The deal marks another major milestone under the leadership of Chief Operating Officer Shawna Snyder, whose focused and disciplined growth strategy continues driving the brand into key markets nationwide.
The latest expansion marks another step in Big Dave’s accelerating national rise, (more…)
Thanks to Mark for sharing with us:
“Mall Food Kiosk contract update: Spoke with several workers at the kiosk near Natural History. They are revamping the menu soon with some old-timey items a d more healthy options. Already decorated and rebranding each of the kiosks. One near merry go round will have fair snacks like cotton candy, candied applies, etc. Each of the kiosks will have a unique menu.” (more…)
Details from the Mayor’s Office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the brand-new Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, a $3.875 million fund to support the District’s restaurants and retailers and continue growing DC’s economy. The grant is funded by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and administered by Capital Impact Partners (CIP), a local, nonprofit community development financial institution. Through the Restaurant & Retail Stabilization Grant, the Bowser Administration is stepping up for small businesses, providing critical financial relief to brick-and-mortar establishments that took a hit in 2025—keeping neighborhood shops and restaurants open, resilient, and ready for the future. (more…)
7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans off Wisconsin Ave
“Dear PoPville,
I thought they were going through a rebrand but I’ve seen no one in there and all the King St signage is still up. Are there any new developments?” (more…)
Baked & Wired not the only one turning 25 – happy 25th to Tosca too!!
“25 YEARS OF TOSCA” (1112 F Street, NW) (more…)
660 North Capitol Street, NW
From a press release:
“Peruvian Brothers, the Washington, D.C.-based fast-casual concept founded by brothers Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone, is set to open its third
brick-and-mortar location at 660 North Capitol Street NW. The new restaurant, opening to the public on Monday, April 20, marks a significant milestone for the immigrant-founded brand and its continued growth across the DMV region. Opening day will feature a full day of programming celebrating Peruvian culture, free alfajores, and complimentary bottles of the popular Peruvian Brothers Rocoto Hot Sauce for the first 100 customers. (more…)