
12th and E St, NW photos by Mark Lyon
Ed. Note: They are open 10am-7pm today.
Thanks to Mark for sending yesterday: “Is Ollie’s Trolley closing? The junk/antiques are missing.”
Sr. Papi says: “New ownership”

12th and E St, NW photos by Mark Lyon
Ed. Note: They are open 10am-7pm today.
Thanks to Mark for sending yesterday: “Is Ollie’s Trolley closing? The junk/antiques are missing.”
Sr. Papi says: “New ownership”

707 G Street, NW
Thanks to Luis for sending:
“Just wanted to share there is a Chick-Fil-A coming to 707 G St NW.” (more…)

Thanks to Chelsey for passing on the sad news from Foodhini:
“There are so many heavy feelings and emotions as I write this letter to you. Since we started Foodhini six years ago, it has been an incredible journey. Our team has worked tirelessly from our first day of service in 2016, and all the way through the pandemic to today where the economic pressures have become too much for a small business like Foodhini to endure. I am heartbroken to say that our last day of meal service will be tomorrow, December 23rd. (more…)

1528 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to Andrea for sending: “signs are up that Panera is coming to the former Beefsteak location by the north entrance of the Dupont Circle metro.” (more…)

1610 20th Street, NW just off Connecticut Ave
Back in July we learned that Thaiverse DC was coming to the former Darlington House (Childe Harold) space in Dupont. New signs are up and some interesting info: (more…)

1300 I Street, NW
ToroToro opened here back in 2014. The liquor license placard for Kitchen + Kocktails says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 233 and a Total Occupancy Load of 602. In addition, a Sidewalk Café with 24 Seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 44. (more…)

1315 14th Street, NW
Hando Mendo opened here back in 2017. They’ve been closed for a quite a while now but some folks got excited when a new sign went up. Alas. (more…)

7th/G Streets NW at Capitol One Arena
Update from Councilmember Brooke Pinto: “Monumental Sports owns this space & decided not to renew McD’s lease. New use should be announced soon. But, it’s important to ensure that our residents & biz in Chinatown feel safe & can operate w/o risk of incident.”
Thanks to Paul for sending Sunday: “McDonald’s in Chinatown is closing. Today (Sunday) is their last day.” (more…)

photo by Clif Burns
“Dear PoPville,
Any ideas where I can find Gluten Free Chinese Food on Christmas? Help this jew out :)”

644 H Street, NE
Hikari Sushi Hikari Sushi closed here back in 2019, opened here in January 2013.
The liquor license placard for Purl says: (more…)