3549 Georgia Ave, NW
Thanks to Ian for passing on from Smitty’s:
“Dear Valued Customers,
We hope this message finds you well. We regret to inform you that our restaurant is currently closed due to fire damage incurred on the morning of July 31st. (more…)
photo by Albert Ting
From a press release:
“Saya Salteña opens Saturday, August 12 [soon, will update with an exact date when we get one.] showcasing authentic handmade Bolivian street food in downtown Washington, D.C. The lucky first 50 guests on opening day will receive a free salteña. (more…)
2443 18th Street, NW previously home to Rumba Cafe via Adams Morgan BID
Ed. Note: Check out their menu here and hours are currently “11:30 AM to 9:30 PM”
Big news from the Adams Morgan BID yesterday:
“Opening Alert! We’d like to officially welcome City Lights of China to #AdamsMorgan! They are NOW OPEN for takeout and delivery (more…)
1220 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Li for sending: “Branch of Petite Maman opening up on 19th St. across from The Palm.” (more…)
500 Kennedy Street, NW via La Coop Coffee
Major news from La Coop Coffee this morning:
“Home. What does it mean to you? Home, to us, means a sense of community. A welcoming gathering place for family and friends. A feeling of comfort and belonging. To us, Kennedy Street is home. This community embraced us from day one, stood up for us, and supported us consistently. We are so excited and grateful to announce we will continue to call Kennedy Street home for many years to come, (more…)
1244 H Street, NE
Update: Thanks to H. for passing on this old post from torisumiyakitori:
“Sad to announce that our popups @tokiunderground have come to an end. Unfortunately, the Toki operations team has decided to not move forward on the purchase of the new building, and as a direct result, we’ll no longer have regular access to the patio we called home every Sunday these last six months.”
And thanks to G. for reminding me this is where Slutty Vegan is coming.
Thanks to G. and W. for sending:
“Thought this was going to be the new toki spot, but the sign says “fast food.” (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
How is it that Dacha and other restaurants are getting away with charging miscellaneous fees to customers? Why are customers forced to subsidize minimum wage of their employees and then tip on top of that?? If owners can’t afford to pay their workers minimum wage then maybe stop opening multiple locations—better yet find a new occupation. 35% in tip and fees is a bit ridiculous for a beer and pretzel.”
On the flip side, Nora sends: (more…)
821 Upshur Street, NW currently home to Petworth Social Bar & Grill and previously home to Taqueria Del Barrio and Domku
An application from the ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND CANNABIS ADMINISTRATION for City Grown (Medical Cannabis Cultivation Center) says:
“The medical cannabis cultivation center applicant is requesting to locate its operations at 821 Upshur Street, N.W. The proposed facility with approximately 6,508 square feet of space will cultivate medical cannabis, including fresh or dried cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material. (more…)
Thanks to Andrew for sending:
“Los Cinco Tacos has soft opened next to Capo Deli. Eventually they will be open until 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays (like Capo Deli.) Hard open is Friday” (more…)
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to L. for sending: “Looks like the Blue Bottle in Midtown Center is reopening! They still have branded gear in store” (more…)