
670 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Thanks to T. for sending the good word about Bold Dumpling opening in Bryant Street Market.

670 Rhode Island Ave, NE
Thanks to T. for sending the good word about Bold Dumpling opening in Bryant Street Market.

1370 Park Road, NW
Thanks to B. and H. for passing on from Sticky Fingers:
“OUR 1370 PARK ROAD NW LOCATION WILL BE CLOSED AS OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. OUR LAST DAY OF OPERATION WILL BE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28. (more…)

1827 Adams Mill Road, NW previously home to Philz
Thanks to all who passed on the good word about the Foxtrot opening in Adams Morgan tomorrow:
“OPENING DAY OF FOXTROT ADMO — JAN. 3!!!!!” (more…)

1633 17th Street, NW
Thanks to Chris for sending:
“Malbec on 17th street is closed. See them moving stuff out this weekend.” (more…)

Chef Johnny Spero courtesy Reverie
From a press release:
“Reverie, Chef Johnny Spero’s beloved Michelin-starred tasting experience in Georgetown, is thrilled to announce its return, coming February 2024. More than a year after tragically burning to the ground, Chef Spero is bringing his esteemed restaurant back to life. A Georgetown neighborhood gem, Reverie is an intimate, transportive dining experience that is both bold, yet surprising and playful with a menu that draws from the local daily catch, as well as the finest global ingredients.
Shortly after opening and winning its first MICHELIN Guide Star, Chef Spero’s first iteration of Reverie caught fire in August of 2022, (more…)

If you want a painful doom scroll you can see all the closings here and here.
Not from 2023 but still stings, especially with the blighted sign recently added: (more…)

1831 Columbia Road, NW
For an unprecedented sixth year in a row, mine was the Bronx pastrami with mustard at So’s Your Mom in Adams Morgan. So good.
What are some of the great things you ate this year?

1432 Park Road, NW photo by Jeremy Sherman
Thanks to Jeremy for sharing the update from the former LJ Diner space:
“Cafe Cielo Panadería / Bakery – which was mentioned as coming soon in PoPville in Sept but now seems to be officially open. Welcome to the neighborhood and can’t wait to check it out!”
Anyone take an early taste?

821 Upshur Streeet, NW
Thanks to Matt for sending: “Just walking home from coffee and noticed a Farm to Feast LLC sign in the window at the former Petworth Social Bar & Grill @821 Upshur. Security door was open and the lights were on, first activity I’ve seen there in a while.” (more…)

photo by Kim
TJ asks: “Need recommendations for an Asian fusion restaurant that’s open on Christmas in the DMV area. Our family tradition was to always get Chinese and go to the movies but want to find a nicer sit down place this year.”
Jake writes: (more…)