
1408 U Street, NW
Thanks to C. and L. for sending: “I might be behind but I think Jimmy John’s went out of their U St location!! (more…)

1408 U Street, NW
Thanks to C. and L. for sending: “I might be behind but I think Jimmy John’s went out of their U St location!! (more…)

1069 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Kelsey for sending news about sushi replacing bandoola bowl in Georgetown.
Stay tuned.

7th and G Street, NW (entrance on 7th Street)
When we posted about the Taco Bell Cantina coming to Chinatown last week a few folks mentioned the Chick Fil A signage that went up a few blocks away. And indeed it looks real close to opening. Peek in the window: (more…)

2009 18th Street, NW at California Street, NW
From a press release:
“Managing Partner Cindy Sanchez is pleased to announce the upcoming March 2023, opening of the highly anticipated Alfresco Tap and Grill, at 2009 18th Street, NW in Adams Morgan. Befitting its name, this rustic, modern, new build restaurant, will offer 123 seats inside and 212 seats in three distinctive outdoor dining areas for a total of 335 guests at full capacity. Alfresco will feature an “American Tap and Grill” approachable menu for this vibrant neighborhood, offering sandwiches, pizza, pasta dishes, salads, and steaks. The kitchen was designed with menu versatility in mind, including a designated pizza oven. (more…)

11th and E Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Peet’s left the space a while ago, but have seen some activity inside over the last few weeks (painting, etc). (more…)

Thanks to K. and A. for sending: “Seems like Bistro Bites has now been rebranded as Veganesha. Same management and ownership. But it’s now a vegetarian South Indian restaurant (with chai!) and no longer has Western style crêpes.”
Check out the menu: (more…)

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back in September we got excited about the coming soon signs announcing a “winter opening” for Taco Bamba’s return to DC. Sadly a peek inside earlier this week reveals: (more…)

formerly home to Mike Isabella’s Arroz
STK, “modern steakhouse and a chic lounge”, had a brief run back in 2014-2016 in Dupont at 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW (RIP California Pizza Kitchen, currently home to City Tap House). A liquor license placard at the old Mike Isabella spot at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, for STK Steakhouse says:
“A class “C” steakhouse Restaurant with 100 seats inside the premises and a Total Occupancy Load of 213. Sidewalk Café with 76 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 83. (more…)

Thanks to Noa for sending the good news from Call Your Mother:
“We’re LIVE at 5035 Connecticut Ave 7am – 4pm EVERY DANG DAY” (more…)

Thanks to Daniel for sending: “Baby Shank on U (old Local 16 space) open Friday!” (more…)