
2614 Connecticut Ave, NW
I’m hearing that the Medaterra space got leased in Woodley Park. Ethiopian restaurant should be coming soon. Stay tuned.

2614 Connecticut Ave, NW
I’m hearing that the Medaterra space got leased in Woodley Park. Ethiopian restaurant should be coming soon. Stay tuned.

1211 Good Hope Road, SE via Kitchen Savages
“Kitchen Savages is an southern creole inspired fast causal restaurant.”
Check out Kitchen Savages’ menu here.
Space and food looks great: (more…)

Thanks to Alisha for sharing: “Biden at Red Hen Saturday Night 2/18” (more…)

1514 Connecticut Ave, NW
From taim:
“With roots in the Mediterranean, taim is joining DC-area volunteers to bring local and global support to those affected by the Turkey-Syria earthquake. On Saturday, February 18 and Sunday, February 19, 2023, taim mediterranean kitchen will be working with the Turkish Embassy to collect top-needed supplies at its restaurants in Dupont Circle and College Park, Maryland. In exchange, taim will provide each donor a card immediately redeemable for a free entree. (more…)

1250 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Dave for sending the photo above: “Swingers in Navy Yard is almost ready.”
From Swingers Crazy Golf:
“Swingers – the crazy golf club and high-end entertainment experience founded in London U.K. in 2014 by Jeremy Simmonds and Matt Grech-Smith – announced that its third U.S. location (and fifth in total), Swingers Navy Yard, will open in Washington, D.C.’s Ballpark District on Friday, March 10th, 2023. The newest Swingers location marks their third U.S. opening in less than two years, demonstrating that the twist on mini golf is proving to be an incredibly popular new way to socialize.
Located in the heart of D.C.’s bustling Ballpark District, Swingers Navy Yard will sit at the base of The Kelvin, a thoughtfully-designed, contemporary apartment building by Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners. The crazy golf venue will boast over 23,000 square feet of space spanning two floors and will feature three nine-hole crazy-golf courses, a stunning 750-square-foot patio, multiple cocktail bars and a gourmet street food offering. (more…)

photo by Joe Flood
Ryan shares the document DC Restaurant Service Charges tracking every restaurant with service fee. So first we’ll address, when you encounter service fees – do you tip extra? If there are no service fees what percentage do you tip these days? Before or after tax? At the bar?

1608 17th Street, NW
Thanks to The New Washington Land Company for sharing with us:
“We are excited to welcome our new neighbor Au Lait to the cozy spot downstairs! Be sure to check them out and enjoy a fresh coffee or sandwich the next time you stop by TNWLC!”
Their menus: (more…)

808 V Street, NW looking west towards 9th Street
The liquor license placard at the former Hazel space for Andy’s Pizza says:
“A class “C” Restaurant with 59 seats inside the premises and a Total Occupancy Load of 149. Summer Garden with 75 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 75.” (more…)

1370 Park Road, NW
Update: I’m told Sticky Fingers will remain in Columbia Heights “at least another 6 months”.
“Dear PoPville,
I noticed a new “for lease” banner hanging outside of Sticky Fingers at 1370 Park Rd NW. A quick Google search brought up a “restaurant for lease” listing for that address. Back in the day, this was a popular hangout for the coffee and laptop crowd. (more…)

1010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Thanks to Jared for sharing: “looks like something called G.O.A.T Room is replacing Bolt Burgers at 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW”
The liquor license placard for G.O.A.T Room says: (more…)