1614 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending: “After their opening in 2016, Jaco Taco now looks fully boarded up, quite suddenly – quite a loss to the community and curious for details.” (more…)
Restaurants
701 Kennedy Street, NW
“Inspired by the Tulip Poplars of Rock Creek Park; the tallest trees from the native woodlands we love. Poplar will feature mushrooms and other foraged goodies that thrive under the canopy of our locals forests, as well as new wines, fruit wines, and ciders crafted by the team behind ANXO Cider.”
I’d be been hearing rumors for months now so I’m super excited to share the big news from owner Cerrissa Fitz:
Cerrissa Fitz
“I’m excited to share that I have leased 701 Kennedy St NW with my spouse Sam Fitz and our great friend, Chef and professional forager Iulian Fortu. We hope to open the space this Winter as a wine bar and small restaurant with wines and ciders made, under Sam’s direction, by ANXO Cider, paired with plates from Chef Iulian that will feature foraged and farmed ingredients of exceptional quality, with a focus on local and transparent sourcing. (more…)
200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Thanks to Daphney for writing: “Sad news from Bar Spero today” (more…)
575 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Fresh Baguette, the modern French Bakery will open its 7th location on Thursday, September 12, 2024. The community is invited to celebrate on opening day with $2 plain croissants all day long (while supplies last). (more…)
1255 Union Street, NE
Thanks to E and D for sending: “Someone vandalized and/or burglarized El Presidente last night. Police outside and glass on entrance door is broken.” (more…)
3287 M Street, NW
It was a long time coming. Alas: (more…)
Thanks to Noa for sending: “Amelie bistro next to Pappe opened!” (more…)
828 Upshur Street, NW, before Almeda this space was previously home to Little Vietnam, Himitsu and Magpie and the Tiger and Pom Pom and Cappy’s Crabs and Crane & Turtle and of course the old Ethiopian/Injera spot.
From the owner:
“Mama Tee’s Kitchen, a new American soul food restaurant coming to Petworth ! We will be taking over Almeda’s location at 828 Uoshur Street, NW. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was getting coffee at Tryst on Monday morning when a commotion broke out. I turned around to see a man gesticulating wildly, loudly spewing hate speech.
I applaud Tryst staff for taking swift action (more…)
300 Tingey Street, SE
Back in April we learned that “The authentic Mexican restaurant will occupy 2,522 SF at 300 Tingey St SE at the Boilermaker Shops.”
Taqueria Xochi’s liquor license placard says: (more…)