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…)



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…)



3414 11th Street, NW

“Smoothie & Juice Bar
We can’t say much… but something juicy is coming soon
2026”

Thanks to Jeremy for sharing with us:

“Signage is up for a new juicery called “La Jugueria” – exciting addition to 11th St in a long vacant property!”

Back in June 2025 we learned that:

“Medical Cannabis Retailer, DC Garden Hill, coming to the long vacant space on 11th Street in Columbia Heights but a juice shop will be on the first floor and the medical cannabis retailer will be located upstairs.”

Scuttlebutt confirmed!

STAY TUNED for more on both.


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