From a press release:
“Co-owners Aaron McGovern and Arturas Vorobjovas are proud to announce the expansion of Brine Oyster and Seafood House to Kalorama/Dupont with the grand opening of “Brine Dupont” scheduled for Friday, February 3, 2023. Brine Dupont takes over the corner space located at 1800 Connecticut Ave, NW. This will be Brine’s second location in the district. (more…)
2475 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Meghan for the update: “D Light still closed, looks like they’re still closed and hope to open next week.”
D Light shares video footage of the break in: (more…)
Aaron asks:
“What happened to the HipCityVeg and Fruitive on Connecticut just south of Dupont Circle – looks like they are both closed (for good, looking at the websites)?” (more…)
514 8th Street, SE previously home to Tio Javier/Pacifico Cantina/Capitol Video Sales.
“Dear PoPville,
I was walking down Barracks Row and noticed the Tortuga restaurant is closed/windows covered. It was a Mexican ish restaurant a few years ago and the turned over to this. Curious if it’s changing form again?”
Tortuga posted on their IG December 6th: “Thank you to everyone who has supported Tortuga over the years. We have closed for remodel, but remain open for holiday parties and private events. We can’t wait for you to see what’s next!”
1805 14th Street, NW
No small feat these days. Now go buy some discounted wine to celebrate the occasion: (more…)
2633 Connecticut Avenue, NW
This space was previously home to a Dunkin’ and Cafe International before them. Rose Ave Bakery is:
“An Asian-American bakery offering pastries that are fun, inventive and delicious. (more…)
2029 P Street, NW
Thanks to K. for sending: “Not sure if this has been sent in but there’s finally branding up on the little bar next to compliments only!”
Here’s the menu: (more…)
1500 East Capitol Street, NE
Thanks to Geno for sharing the news about Capitol Square Bar & Grill‘s opening:
“Great Beer, Excellent Food!!
One of DC’s newest spots, a beautiful one at that!!”
Check out their menu here.
Their website says:
“We are pleased to announce the opening of the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of East Capitol & 15th Street on Historic Capitol Hill, Capitol Square Bar & Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic.
DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill is a reflection of our diverse community, (more…)
2429 18th Street, NW
A couple weeks ago Los Cuates posted a “temporarily closed” sign. Alas.
Thanks to Benny for the update: “Los Cuates in Adams Morgan appears to be shutting down for good”
Los Cuates opened in the former La Fourchette space back in 2016.
4619 41st Street, NW
Been a tough run for this space. Le Kavacha French Bistro, Olive Bistro, Bread & Salt, Fork and Spade and now Le Versailles: (more…)