
Not only has construction started in earnest but now they’ve posted their liquor license placard: (more…)

Not only has construction started in earnest but now they’ve posted their liquor license placard: (more…)

Thanks to the folks at Chaia for passing on yesterday:
“We were thrilled that Gloria came to our Chinatown shop location at 615 I Street NW to eat with two others. They ordered (more…)

photo by Eric P.
Ed. Note: The PR firm would not confirm to the exact location but the Washington Business Journal reported that they’ll be coming to the former Pi Pizzeria space which abruptly closed last month.
From a press release:
“Managing Partner Jack McGarry and The Dead Rabbit team announce 2024 plans for the third location of the world’s most awarded pub in Washington D.C. Situated in Penn Quarter–within blocks of the National Portrait Gallery and Capital One Sports Arena–the 6,200 square-foot two-level space will feature the exceptional Irish beverage, food, and entertainment programming for which The Dead Rabbit is known. McGarry has tapped Crown Creative, the pub’s Belfast-based creative partner, to bring the vision of tradition meets tomorrow to life in the historic D.C. building in the center of the entertainment district. (more…)

1813 Columbia Road, NW
Update: I’ve just been told by the owner of Perry’s that the name will not be Sabzi. Will update again with more info as soon as I learn it!
“Dear PoPville,
My husband noticed they’re removing the “Mintwood Place” decals from the windows today…so I did a little googling to see if there had been any recent announcements. (more…)

5335 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Aida for sending:
“Looks like the Macombo Lounge finally sold their building at the corner of Georgia & Jefferson St NW to the Al Volo folks who are moving in! Unsure of what the location will actually be, but the neighbors are very excited!” (more…)

4465 Connecticut Ave, NW
Forest Hills Connection reports:
“New Ashok Bajaj restaurant coming to former Uptown Market space”
Thanks to Shana for sending: “This was posted today at the former Soapstone/Uptown Market in Forest Hills. (more…)

Thanks to Matt for sending the new Raising Cane’s signage from near the Amtrak gates on the first floor: (more…)

14th and Irving Street, NW
Ledo’s Pizza opened here in November 2019. This space was previously home to Bar Roubaix back in December 2017. Before Bar Roubaix this space was home to Acre 121 and CommonWealth gastro pub before them.
Thanks to Joe for sending: “Disappeared in a flash.”
Google says: “temporarily closed” (more…)

Thanks to Nolan and a couple other readers for sending: “In an interesting turn of events, Swingers Navy Yard on Half Street is now permanently closed after just 8 months. Dupont location is staying open.” (more…)

2101 P Street, NW
From a press release:
“Spot of Tea is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its first standalone bubble tea cafe in the Dupont neighborhood, located at 2101 P St NW. The celebration will take place the weekend of Friday, October 20th to Sunday, October 22nd. For all three days, Spot of Tea will be offering all drinks for half price during operating hours, 11AM to 7PM. (more…)