2033 M Street, NW photo courtesy Leading DC

“Bully is a Spanish steakhouse with its feet planted on American ground. It brings the soul of Spain — the fire, the bold flavors, the generosity of the table — and merges it with the energy and pace of dining in America. The cooking is confident, the hospitality is warm, and the room always feels alive. It’s a place built for sharing, gathering, and eating with intention. That’s Bully: Spanish soul, shaped in America.”

Check out the menu here.

From a press release:

Bully Spanish Steakhouse is now open inside the St. Gregory Hotel, introducing a neighborhood-driven Spanish steakhouse rooted in fire-forward cooking, generous hospitality, and a distinctly Washington, D.C. point of view.

At its core, Bully reinterprets the familiar steakhouse format through a Spanish lens. Live-fire grilling anchors the menu, with beef, pork, and seafood cooked simply and confidently, complemented by classic Spanish dishes such as patatas bravas, jamón and Manchego, fideuà, branzino, and picanha. Desserts like Basque cheesecake, flan, and churros round out an experience designed for sharing, repeat visits, and relaxed indulgence. (more…)



1015 7th Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Have you heard anything about whether Kinship is closing? I have been trying to make reservations for any date in January, and nothing is available. It really isn’t possible to imagine every 2 seat table is reserved for every day in January. I wrote directly to them, but haven’t heard back.”

Update: A reader sends for lease ads for the space: (more…)



1828 L Street, NW

Thanks to Asher for sending: “Pret a Manger 1828 L St permanently closed.”

Pret a Manger opened here in late 2010. ‘Twas a game changer for the fast casual sandwich scene when they first started popping up those many moons ago. Fortunately, for fans, you’ll still be able to get some nearby at: (more…)



1201 Half Street, SE

Basebowl Ramen & Grill Bar first opened in Navy Yard near Nats Park back in November 2020:

“Basebowl, a full-service ramen and fresh noodle restaurant. Named as a nod to the nearby baseball stadium, Basebowl will occupy 2,393 square feet and serve homemade Chinese and Taiwanese noodles, soup bowls, homemade dumplings with traditional bone broths for lunch, dinner and late night.”


via google

Listed phone number goes immediately to a full voicemail box and is unavailable.

Thanks to M. for sending the sad news:

Base Bowl on Half st in Navy Yard closed last weekend. (more…)



photo by Scott Suchman

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I feel comfortable opining about two foods and two foods only – Pizza and Bagels. And I guess the stars have aligned. Now I’m not gonna lose my mind until I try one but mark me as very optimistic about this development. If the bagels are anywhere as good as the pizza then fellow bagel lovers are in for some very good news indeed.

Bold move launching in Bethesda though…

Andy’s Pizza posted last night:

“We’re making lists and we’re checking them twice! We are officially launching Bagels @ Andy’s at our Bethesda location every dang day from 7am-10:59am. (more…)


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