3213 Mt Pleasant St, NW previously home to Burritos Fast, Taqueria Los Compadres, Lezo’s Taqueria, Tex Mex Burrito and most recently Taqueria Nacional.

Thanks to Michael for sending the update: “Spotted the sign and some progress on the interior at Joia Burger in Mt. Pleasant today. It’s looking nice!”

A peek inside: (more…)



1700 1st Street, NW at R Street

From Big Bear:

“We’re in the process of investing in Big Bear again, and we’re reaching out to see if people wanted to be involved.

We’re running a few new projects that include: investing in our farmers market, expanding our food supplemental assistance programs, building a new event space in our cellar (next to the wood-oven kitchen), and building the infrastructure for our rooftop garden. (more…)



photo by Rey Lopez

From a press release:

“Washington diners will finally be able to land a table at Pastis, the chic, perennially packed New York Parisian bistro, when James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally open their DC location in Union Market District on January 25. Pastis occupies a former warehouse at 1323 4th St. NE, featuring 250 seats, an outdoor dining chalet, and more. (more…)


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