
1422 L Street, NW
Restaurants

2505 Champlain Street, NW off Columbia Road
Wowza, I feel like Churreria Madrid has been around forever. Anyone know when the For Lease sign was posted?
“The first and original Churreria of Washington DC. Since 1973. La primera y original Churrería de Washington DC. Desde 1973.”
Stay tuned.

20th and I Street, NW
Thanks to Mike for sending: “The Baja Fresh at 20th and Eye St is closed for good: (more…)

1st and Rhode Island Ave, NW previously home to Windows Cafe
Thanks to J. for sending: “Looks like they finally opened.”
You can see their menu below: (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Went to Hells Kitchen at the Wharf and saw the attached note at the bottom of the bill that made my brain flip trying to understand. Server knew nothing other than service charge was not a tip. That they recently started doing this and it’s been a mixed bag result. We left cash tip and I decided to call the restaurant the following day to get a better explanation from the manager. (more…)

2444 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Jim and Erik for sending: “Signage up for a new Afghan cuisine spot at the former Mario’s space on Wisconsin Ave in Glover Park” (more…)

2623 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The liquor license placard for Pera Kebap says: (more…)

1424 Park Road, NW
Scott writes August 1st: “Absolute DAGGER restaurant news. Mi Cuba Cafe in Columbia Heights has closed permanently. This was the best Cuban in DC and a great space. Best mojito around. Was planning to hold my 40th bday next year in the upstairs. Sucks so, so bad :(”
Anyone else hear the closure was permanent?
On July 24th we posted “Mi Cuba Cafe will be temporarily closed due to administrative affairs”

22 M Street, NE
Thanks to Sarah for sending on Saturday:
“King St Oyster in NoMa has a closed as of 3 pm this afternoon sign.”
Stay tuned for a reopening date.

100 H Street, NE photo by DC Fire and EMS Department
DC Fire and EMS Department reported 2:16am August 3rd: “Update Working Fire 11th & H Sts NE. Fire was confined to basement of commercial occupancy and under control with no injuries. Ventilating smoke. Fire investigators on scene.” (more…)