
Bar Pilar opened here back in March 2005 and sold to new owners in 2019.
Holy smokes, thanks to otberbur for sharing with us:

Bar Pilar opened here back in March 2005 and sold to new owners in 2019.
Holy smokes, thanks to otberbur for sharing with us:

photo by Ryan Maxwell
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if you can throw out a question about what restaurants in Takoma Park / Silver Spring / very NE DC have their own delivery? I read a horrible thread about doordash/uber eat’s practices and want to quit delivery apps. Realistically I don’t think I’d go pick up food, as when I use the apps it’s for convenience. So, would love any recommendations of restaurants that manage it themselves. I’ll throw one that I recently found out that does it themselves, la casita pupusería!”
Recommendation from a reader: “Cocineros (near Home Depot on East West Highway) and its sibling restaurant San Alejo (New Hampshire Ave) both offer their own delivery. “

1835 Columbia Road, NW
From scuttlebutt first posted in October 2024 to opening January 22, 2026. Mark it!
Thanks to a reader for sending: “Tatte AdMo is scheduled to open on the 22nd. (more…)

1914 9th Street, NW
Note: This space was previously home to Tiny Tiki Bar, 1914 by Kolben (Vietnamese) Dino’s Grotto and Portico.
“Welcome to Vokzal – a cozy Eastern European gastropub located in the heart of the U Street Corridor.”
How in the world did I miss this?!? (more…)

ala DC Bar Rendering
From an email:
“ala will be briefly closing their Washington DC location for renovations beginning Thursday, January 8. The Levantine restaurant first opened in March 2021 in a space that, until now, has not been majorly renovated since 1998. Given all of the uncertainty in the city, ala wants to commit and invest in the community by updating their location to reflect what DC deserves, a bright welcoming space that brings people together. The menu will keep their signature combination of dishes from countries in the Levant region including (more…)

1215 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“CARRYOUT EATERY & SPEAKEASY by Chef Vic! Extraordinary Flatbread pizzas & Gourmet Afro Carib American cuisine w/ Fancy Cocktails in the Speakeasy!”
The liquor license placard for Lydia on Connecticut says: (more…)

3433 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Vienna for sending:
“Isaan Thai in Cleveland Park also appears to be closed; a bunch of furniture was cleared out but no signs up yet.” (more…)

18th and M Street, NW
BIG SHOES to fill here…
Thanks to Kim and Marianne for sending from “18th and M Street, NW… former vapiano spot.”
Sorella’s IG says: “Coming Fall 2026”
Note: Balos opened at 1900 N Street, NW back in 2023: “Greek restaurant inspired by island of Crete opens in Dupont Circle”.
Vapiano closed here back in 2021. RIP Vapiano forever but hopefully this a worthy replacement…
Lots more photos: (more…)

1342 U Street, NW
“Creative Cocktails. Himalayan Heat.
Opening Soon – Kathmandu Tapas & Cocktails
Authentic Nepali flavors paired with expertly crafted cocktails.”
This space was previously home (more…)