
2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to John and Julia for sending: “Signage up in old burger tap and shake, district commons space in foggy bottom” (more…)

2200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to John and Julia for sending: “Signage up in old burger tap and shake, district commons space in foggy bottom” (more…)

301 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
Thanks to Carol for sending the latest: “are you aware of this signage at Pupatella Pizza on Mass Ave NE?” (more…)

1520 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Andy and Jessica for sending the new coming soon signage up for Bar Japonais in the former Estadio space. (more…)

photo by Jennifer Chase
From an email:
“What: Oyster Recovery Partnership Kick-Off Event
Where: Dauphine’s outdoor bar
When: Tuesday, August 1 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Details: (more…)

From a press release:
“Internationally renowned Japanese chef and restaurateur Makoto Okuwa, who earlier this year opened three full-service Love, Makoto concepts, has opened the much-anticipated Phase 2 of his food hall. Joining the already popular restaurants Dear Sushi and Beloved BBQ—plus the buzzy bar Hiya Izakaya—the fast-casual component of the food hall will at first sell salads, fried-chicken sandwiches, sushi rolls and ramen in addition to a robust coffee and tea program. Down the line, a Japanese bakery opening earlier and featuring mochi donuts and soft serve will help locals and tourists awake to something sweet. Other savories like dumplings and Japanese curries will also join the lineup. (more…)

1303 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously longtime home to Paolo’s
Alara’s website says: “Mediterranean restaurant COMING 2024!”
The liquor license placard for Alara says:
“The Establishment will be a Restaurant with a Total Occupancy Load of 199 and seating for 190 inside the premises. (more…)

From a press release:
“MRP Realty, a developer of commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use real estate along the Southeast corridor, announced today the addition of three new vendors coming soon to Bryant Street Market in the rapidly burgeoning Bryant Street development in DC’s Edgewood neighborhood: Doki Doki BBQ, Grassfed Griddle, and Jaliyaa Coffee. To celebrate the food hall’s expanded list of diverse local vendors, MRP will host the first-ever brunch event at Bryant Street Market on Saturday, July 29th, 10am-1pm, allowing the public to sample the range of flavors brought by open and soon-to-open stalls.

photo by Albert Ting
Doki Doki BBQ, (more…)

2400 M Street, NW
I keep forgetting to share this liquor license placard for District Champagne:
“Applicant requests to Transfer License from 1301 9 th Street, N.W. Suite 102 to a new location at 2400 M Street, N.W. Licensee is a Class A retail store selling beer, wine, and spirits for off premises consumption.”
Of note because this West Wing Cafe was among the pioneers of the poke revolution back in the day. RIP.

925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
Update:

Chesapeake Crab Shack’s website still says: “We will be reopening in March!” (more…)

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Tinette’s coming to ground floor of Maren apartments (71 Potomac Avenue, SE) navy yard”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)