
2440 18th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending word about Code Red coming to the former Millie & Al’s space (most recently Bom, which closed in May 2022. Code Red’s website says:
“the new prohibited imbibing experience (more…)

2440 18th Street, NW
Thanks to J. for sending word about Code Red coming to the former Millie & Al’s space (most recently Bom, which closed in May 2022. Code Red’s website says:
“the new prohibited imbibing experience (more…)

1350 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to PJ and Sarah for sending: “Dos Toros coming to the old Philz space right below the circle” (more…)

2619 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Woodley Cafe
Thanks to J. for sending: “Another update from Woodley: Maddy’s Pizza is ‘closed indefinitely'”
Stay tuned.

2436 18th Street, NW previously home to Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Thanks to G. for sending word that Baja Tap should be opening next month in Adams Morgan.
“Our Adams Morgan location will open this spring with two floors and a rooftop.
Tacos, tequila, live music, events
Spring 2023: Adams Morgan, DC”
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.

14th and Park Road, NW
Last week when we spoke about What Chain Stores/Fast Casual/Restaurants is DC Missing? (which featured a photo of Dave’s) a reader messaged me: “I was told by an employee that they are opening February 24”
Update via email: “Dave’s Hot Chicken will not be opening until March 3, 2023″

1063 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Kevin for sending this sign from Filomena: “Spotted in Georgetown at the former Ching Ching Cha tea room.” (more…)

14th and Meridian Place, NW via Trini Vybez
Ed. Note: Prior to Karibbean Kitchen this space was home to the Getaway and Social before them.

Thanks to El for sending: “Was working by the other day and realize there looks to be a new operator at 1400 Meridian Pl. former Karibbean Kitchen space, Trini Vybez. Work seems to be currently on going ….” (more…)

1255 H Street, NE
A reader sends some scuttlebutt about an Ethiopian restaurant coming to 13th and H St, NE in what was once planned for a Bark + Boarding pet shop. And about 10 years ago it was supposed to become (more…)

1513 17th Street, NW courtesy Duke’s Grocery
From a press release:
“Duke’s Grocery will reach a milestone on September 6, 2023 with the ten-year anniversary of its original location in Dupont Circle (1513 17th St, NW), and a series of celebrations is planned to commemorate a decade of serving the neighbourhood. Months ahead of the festivities, the restaurant will temporarily close for renovations and enhancements to the building on February 13. (more…)

4602 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Max (and others) for sending: “Zeke’s Coffee (14th and Buchanan ST NW) signage is up and the inside is nearly finished. Someone on site mentioned they are actively hiring – a promising sign they will open soon!”
Stay tuned!