“Dear PoPville,
Last week Duke’s Counter gave me a check that included a charge for of $1.50 for a “side” because I had asked for, and received, more mustard. I probably should have pointed out that the sandwich was supposed to have mustard on it, but that it couldn’t be tasted. (more…)
1304 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending the latest on the new Sweetgreen coming to Union Market:
“SweetGreen’s Googlemap entry at 1304 4th street NE says Apr 2 opening” (more…)
1826 Columbia Road, NW previously home to El Rincon Espanol
Thanks to Eric for passing on the sad news:
“I walked by Morgana and looks like a permanent closure. Website is still up but not taking reservations.”
Google has them as permanently closed too: (more…)
1718 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in December we shared the scuttlebutt that the folks from Bagels and Baguette would be coming to former Bethesda Bagels space. Now we know the name – Bon Beke’s!!
Thanks to Evan for sending the latest:
“Exciting news at Dupont Circle — nearly two years after Bethesda Bagels closed, a new bagel shop is opening in their old space at 1718 Connecticut Avenue. Doesn’t look like they have a website yet.” (more…)
5125 Macarthur Boulevard, NW
Thanks to Nick for sending: “The Conduit Road Restaurant and Bar on MacArthur has had signs up for a while, but it seemed stalled for a while. In the past week or so (more…)
106 13th Street, SE
CM Charles Allen wrote: “Help save Pacci’s restaurant at Lincoln Park. BZA will be deciding soon whether they can use their second floor for the restaurant. The change is supported by neighbors, our ANC, & me! I’m sending another letter of support & inviting neighbors to co-sign”
The ‘Sign-On Letter to Save Pacci’s and Urge the Board of Zoning Adjustment to Grant a Zoning Variance’ says:
“Councilmember Allen will be sending a second letter to the members of DC’s Board of Zoning Adjustment next week, urging them to grant a variance of use for Pacci’s, located at 106 13th Street, SE on Lincoln Park, to enable the restaurant to use its second floor for dining. We need your support – please sign to add your name to the letter!
Background: (more…)
1285 4th Street, NE
Thanks to Jenaye and Jodi for sending word about the new Greco coming “across from La Cosecha!” (more…)
2473 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Daphney for passing on the sad news from Sharbat:
“Dear Sharbat Family,
It’s hard to find the right words for this, but we need to tell you something important. After all these years together – as a business, as family, as friends – we’ve made a tough decision. The moment has arrived for us to bid farewell to Sharbat cafe as a business. (more…)
3210 Grace Street, NW via Green Almond Pantry
Thanks to A. for passing on from Green Almond Pantry:
“Hello friends,
First, the teensy bit of bad news – we will be briefly closing Green Almond Pantry.
but the good news is… we are expanding our Green Almond kitchen & more exciting news to follow soon ..stay tuned !!! (more…)
2100 14th Street, NW
About that construction spotted at 14th and V Street, NW in the old Provision 14 space. Thanks to Ian for sending:
“Looks like a new location is gearing up at the old Provision No. 14 on the corner of V and 14th NW. They’ve been doing a lot of internal work over the past few weeks – painting, woodwork, new furniture, etc.”
The liquor license placard for V Street Lounge says: (more…)