
3433 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The placard for Thai Love says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seat Capacity of 100, a Summer Garden with 72 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 197. (more…)

3433 Connecticut Avenue, NW
The placard for Thai Love says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seat Capacity of 100, a Summer Garden with 72 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 197. (more…)

5532 Connecticut Avenue, NW
After five years of vacancy – the American City Diner is officially no more.
Stay tuned for Derby Chevy Chase…

1300 Yards Place, SE
Thanks to Emily for sending: “Maman coming to Navy Yard!”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)

12th and Quincy NE
Thanks to John for sending the update on Cool Coffee Co coming to Brookland.
Stay tuned.

1336 U Street, NW previously home to Newtown (and Tabaq before them)
“Welcome to Hawthorne, a four-story bar and DJ-focused venue at the intersection of 14th & U Streets with an incredible rooftop overlooking the city. With five bar areas, Hawthorne can host events of all sizes. We operate with DJ’s on the 3rd floor every Friday and Saturday.”
Thanks to all who messaged us the sad news from Hawthorne: (more…)

5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Which means no more Booeymonger in DC…
Thanks to Frank for sending: “the front door has a sign “Permanently Closed.” (more…)

Update from Chang Chang owner Lydia Chang: “I have personally contacted both Tock and the guest to expedite the return of the deposit, as well as offered the guest a gift card to make up for their frustrating experience.”
“Dear PoPville,
I made a reservation at Chang Chang for six through Tock, which charged me $25/person plus a $5.00 fee. The email confirmation said my deposit would be refunded upon arrival at the restaurant. That didn’t happen, even though my entire party showed up on time and ordered a feast of quite tasty food and drinks.
When the bill came and no credit was reflected there, I asked to speak to a manager. He told me that (more…)

We first heard about Halal Guys coming to Union Station back in December 2020.
Thanks to G. for sending the update from the lower level food hall at Union Station: “Halal Guys Union Station New signage.”
Now hiring too.
Stay tuned!

600 H Street, NE
“Fancy Radish is a modern vegetable restaurant. Opened in 2018 by James Beard nominated Chefs Rich Landau and Kate Jacoby, Fancy Radish offers plant-based dining in the heart of the H Street Corridor in Northeast Washington, DC.”
Thanks to Emily for sharing the super sad news: “Terrible news! Fancy Radish is closing!” (more…)