
20th and I St, NW
Restaurants

5504 Connecticut Ave, NW
Good news from Mamma’s Bagels: “Back on!!! Friday Saturday and Sunday”
Mamma Lucia’s Express opened up in the former Pumpernickel’s space back in Janurary 2021. Check out the menu here.

Thanks to G. for sending: “Wiseguy’s Chicken Bacon Ranch. It’s a story that never ends.” (more…)

449 K Street, NW
Update from Melange’s PR team: “Unfortunately, the news is true. This weekend will be Melange’s last day at its current location.”

A reader reports earlier this week: “Just heard from the staff at Melange in Mount Vernon Triangle that they are closing up their restaurant. Sadly this is their last week.”
Perhaps focusing on Doro Soul?
I’ve sent messages to their PR rep and the restaurant but have not heard back yet. A call to the restaurant this morning rings without answer or voicemail. Will update if/when I learn more.

919 18th St, NW just south of K Street
All is not terrible. Whew, needed this one. The rumors were true. (more…)

3209 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
Well this is terrible. Not sure when it happened but RIP to a legend. Don Jaime’s has been a staple in Mount Pleasant forever. Well for as long as I can remember. Damn. Welp, updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

924 U Street, NW via Taqueria Xochi
Thanks to anna for passing on from Taqueria Xochi:
“We suffered a huge loss as a small business. A man broke into our restaurant around 5:50 AM and stole several items. (more…)

Roaming Rooster shares the mouth watering photo and news:
“U-Street just got a whole lot tastier! Rise and shine, breakfast lovers! We’re excited to announce that our breakfast menu has arrived at the U-Street location and it’s egg-ceptional! (more…)

3265 Prospect Street, NW
Last week the Georgetowner reported Booeymonger had closed after 50 years and coming
“will be a French bistro, Samuel said, from the owners of Zeppelin and Chaplin’s, two restaurants on 9th Street in Shaw. He added that he understands that the new business owners, Ari and Claire Wilder, plan to call it La Bonne Vache — “The Good Cow.””
The sign on their door still says: (more…)

501 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Can we ask the community for any updates regarding Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza downtown? (more…)