What a start to the year. First we heard about Mamma’s Bagels and then Call Your Mother and now our big week of bagel news continues with Bullfrog Bagels. I’m told:
“Our Chief Bullfrog, Jeremiah, just signed a lease and we will be opening up in Foggy Bottom! We’re aiming for a late winter opening, sometime before March 1st.
We will be in Western Market occupying what was Tigerella’s cafe.” [Ed. Note: The Tigeralla restaurant space next door will remain open.] (more…)
1736 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Lee for sending: “Old Le Mirch spot (RIP, favorite Indian spot in DC). Unclear what the genre will be. Looks like they’re still unpacking inside.” (more…)
3435 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Laura for sending: “I saw these signs at the old St Arnold’s Mussel Bar in Cleveland Park that something new is coming to the space.” (more…)
1776 I Street, NW
Update: A reader reports: “they are moving to the old Devon and Blakely location on 919 18th St around the corner.” Stay tuned.” Will continue to update as we learn more.
Thanks to Ian, Denise and for sending: “Closed and moved out over the weekend. I am so sad and surprised as they had been busy the last few months.” (more…)
818 18th Street, NW
And thanks to Jayme and Ian for also sending news that “Butter Chicken Company shuttered their doors and moved out of their 18th street location. Signs gone, shut and shuttered.”
When this place first opened in 2019 it was supremely popular. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
2019 11th Street, NW just north of U Street
From an email:
“We’re now officially open. Spicy Water African Grill officially launched this past Thursday and are open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You can now stop by for lunch or dinner.”
Check out their menus: (more…)
515 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Peter for sending: “Thai X-ing back to its original location. According to their Facebook post.”
“Dear friends, we are now back at our original location at 515 Florida Ave NW. Please email [email protected] to make a reservation!” (more…)
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back September 2022 we learned that SakuSaku Flakerie, “JAPANESE-FRENCH INSPIRED GOURMET PASTRIES”, would be opening up a location in the old Bourbon Coffee space at Wisconsin and Veazey St, NW. (more…)
1410 U Street, NW
Thanks to Krishna for passing on the sad news from DC Noodles:
“DC NOODLES IS NOW CLOSED
This location has been our home for the past 13 years. We have welcomed you all with joy and pride. We are thankful and grateful for your support and generosity – that truely got us through the recession and Covid. (more…)
4422 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Geoff and everyone else who sent word over the weekend:
“I thought you would be interested to know that our beloved Burger King of Connecticut Ave has passed away and shut it’s doors. Please let all Whopper lovers know that our last bastion of flame broiled goodness has served it’s last King meal.”
Joseph writes: (more…)