photo by justinbc
Today’s Friday Question of the Day comes from my older daughter who had a spirited debate about this: do you like pineapple on pizza? As I strongly feel opposed to pineapple on pizza, allow me to expand the discussion into – what is your favorite toppings on pizza? (With apologies to my wife, mine is onions.) And while we’re expanding the discussion – where are your favorite pizza spots these days?
1100 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
The liquor license placard at the old Logan Circle Laundromat for Dog Daze says:
“New Class “C” Tavern with an interior Seating Capacity of 45, a Summer Garden with 75 Seats, a Total Occupancy Load of 150, and a Sidewalk Café with 30 Seats.” (more…)
1905 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Jay for sending news about 1905 Lounge taking over the former Cortez space. Before Cortez opened here in 2018, the space was home to 1905 who reigned here for 9 years. Coming full circle (ish), name-wise anyway.
2132 Wisconsin Ave, NW
This is the former home to Cafe Romeo/420 Pizza and briefly that controversial covid testing center.
Stay tuned for Aladdin House of Kabob & Gyros. (more…)
1926 17th Street, NW via Three Fifty Bakery, opened here in 2014
Big news from Three Fifty Bakery: “Thanks for the memories, Washington DC. We can’t wait to make new ones in 2023!”
Martha writes: “They said they’re moving to a larger space a few blocks away, at 17th and R.”
STAY TUNED.
2616 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Jules for sending: “Looks like the Woodley McDs is back in actions!” (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Daniella Senior and her team at Colada Shop are happy to announce the fifth reincarnation of the popular Cuban concept which will open Wednesday on January 18th at 1900 N St NW. In operation since 2016, Colada Shop is a casual café and eatery where guests come for the quality of offerings and the unmatched hospitality. The chain has captured the hearts of Washingtonians by blending together the cosmopolitan lifestyles with the Cuban traditions of starting and ending the day. (more…)
courtesy Insomnia Cookies
From a press release:
“Insomnia Cookies, the beloved cult brand known for serving warm cookies, ice cream, and more sweets all day and late into the night, is set to open its newest stores in D.C.’s Shaw and Penn Quarter neighborhoods. With the Shaw location just down the street from Howard University and the Penn Quarter location conveniently nestled next to the Capitol One Arena, the two new bakeries help to solidify the brand’s mark on the city as the 4th and 5th Insomnia Cookies locations in D.C. (more…)
