919 18th St, NW just south of K Street
All is not terrible. Whew, needed this one. The rumors were true. (more…)
Restaurants
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…)
Thanks to J. for passing on the good news:
“Today is the Day: Tuesday, April 18th, 2023
ching ching CHA welcomes you once again. We are located on:
1314 21st Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
U.S.A.
ching ching CHA is a tea shop, a gallery of pottery, handcrafted pieces from around Asia, a hand-picked selection of Yixing teapots and accessories, teas and little surprises.
Please stop by for a cup of tea or to say hello. (more…)
2429 18th Street, NW previously home to Los Cuates and former longtime home to La Fourchette
A couple weeks ago we learned that Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant would be coming to Adams Morgan. Thanks to P. for sending the exact location. (more…)
3207 O Street, NW
Wowza, I did not think they’d be coming back after so many years. They’ve been closed since a fire back in 2018. (more…)
From an email:
“Next week kicks off Jaleo’s Gin & Tonic Festival, which runs from April 17-30. An ode to one of Jose Andres’ favorite cocktails, Jaleo is excited to celebrate the fascinating history of the drink which has united cultures and continents all over the world.
The following Gin & Tonic variations will be available throughout the festival: (more…)