
Thanks to Emma for sending: “Looks like DC Central Kitchen is opening up a cafe in Buzzard Point on the 31st.

2121 First Street, SW
Glad to see things actually opening down here.” (more…)

Thanks to Emma for sending: “Looks like DC Central Kitchen is opening up a cafe in Buzzard Point on the 31st.

2121 First Street, SW
Glad to see things actually opening down here.” (more…)

1357 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
“First opened in 2015, has been growing across the United States. We hope to bring the best bubble tea, healthy poke bowl, and tasty ramen to people from all over the world.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)

637 T Street, NW (Florida Ave entrance)
The liquor license placard for Pho House says:
“The Establishment will be a restaurant serving Vietnamese food and soups. Total Occupancy Load is 99 with seating for 99. Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Pho House’s website says: “Experience authentic Vietnamese cuisine (more…)

1750 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Thanks to E. for sending from Penn and 17th NW.

1801 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Rob for sending: “Sad to see it but Pupatella Dupont window smashed this evening. Multiple tables overturned, one window shattered.” (more…)

418 Morse Street, NE courtesy Van Leeuwen
From a press release:
“Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, the cult-favorite brand known for its made-from-scratch dairy and vegan flavors, is pleased to announce the opening of its first Washington, D.C. scoop shop at 418 Morse St NE. Located within D.C.’s vibrant Union Market neighborhood, this outpost is the first of three Van Leeuwen stores slated to open in the Nation’s Capital over the coming months. (more…)

1300 I Street, NW previously home to Toro Toro
Back in December we learned that Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley was coming to I Street off Franklin Square in the former Toro Toro space.

Lots more details from a press release: “KITCHEN + KOCKTAILS BY KEVIN KELLEY ANNOUNCES THE SUMMER 2023 OPENING OF THEIR SOUTHERN COMFORT RESTAURANT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (more…)

From an email:
“Shouk’s newest location in Georgetown is now open!
Shouk is famous for their plant-based street food. (more…)

2436 18th Street, NW previously home to Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Good news from the Adams Morgan BID:
“Baja Tap is opening this Friday, 3/24 at 4pm in Adams Morgan at 2436 18th St NW! After opening day, hours will be Sun-Thurs from 4pm-12am & Fri-Sat from 4pm-3am. Here’s a preview of their new menu (brunch is coming soon)! (more…)

1010 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Thanks to DB and Jared for sending: “a franchise of the Peach Cobbler Factory is opening on 11th Street NW in a former Subway space.”
Peach Cobbler Factory’s website says:
“The Peach Cobbler Factory is a place where people come to enjoy delicious cobblers with ice cream, banana puddings, cinnamon rolls, Pudd-N Shakes, our Sweet Peachy Tea, and Cold Rush cold-brewed coffee. We are constantly adding new items that our customers love including our newest addition, the Bigger & Better Cookie – available in 11 delicious flavors!”

Stay tuned for an opening date.
