Thanks to M. for sending above from South Dakota Ave which I hear is going to be rebuilt as a new McDonald’s. But last week we also learned: (more…)
Restaurants
1341 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Kelly for sending the latest at the Foxtrot coming very soon to Logan Circle.
Stay tuned for an exact opening date (likely later this month.)
601 13th Street, NW
Ed. Note: In June we learned that Saxbys had become a Coffee Republic in Georgetown.
From a press release:
“Coffee Republic will host a grand opening for their newest location right in the heart of downtown DC at Metro Center on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 10:00am. We invite the community to join us as we unveil our extraordinary new coffee destination set to elevate the coffee culture in Washington DC, one sip at a time.
Our highly anticipated flagship location, (more…)
3162 Mt Pleasant Street, NW
From Beau Thai:
“We need help in #MtPleasant. The @7eleven is a haven for crime and harassment in particular. The street is scary at night, & we presume vandalism and robbery is inevitable (again. and again.). Just now we had a very uncomfortable interaction with one of the usuals. Help. (more…)
1739 N Street, NW via Tabard Inn
From the Tabard Inn:
“The Tabard Inn announces a new chapter with the onboarding of Culinary Partner Ian Boden, who quietly began working with Tabard Inn this spring, training the team, researching the history of the hotel, and updating the menus, which reflect Boden’s interpretations of classical cooking and technique. The dinner menu is available immediately and the new brunch menu will launch in October. (more…)
14th and Corcoran Street, NW
Thanks to Tim for sending: “wanted to report the old Kazanchis Market is under construction to become a bakery! (more…)
From Southern Living:
“These days Texas-style barbecue can be found all over the South, but what makes 2fifty special is the personal spins that owners Fernando González and Debby Portillo add. In 2018, the couple moved from their native El Salvador to the D.C. suburb of Riverdale Park, Maryland, and started selling slow-smoked meats at the local farmers market. (more…)
1432 Park Road, NW
Thanks to Amanda for sending: “It looks like the replacement for the shuttered LJ Diner on Park Rd. in Columbia Heights is the Cafe Cielo Bakery. (more…)
1250 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Nolan for sending:
“Tropical Smoothie on Half Street in Navy Yard opened today! In between Tom’s Watch Bar and Silver Diner.”
Check out their menu here.
308 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Thanks to Mark for sending the new Los Caballeros signage up at the former La Lomita Dos space.
Getting closer to opening date – stay tuned!