14th and Corcoran Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Was walking by the old Kaza Grocery & Cigar place on 14th and there were two guys outside discussing it so I stopped and asked them what was coming there. They said a lounge upstairs but they were still deciding for downstairs. They asked me if I would want a smoke shop or grocery store? (more…)
905 U Street, NW
That was fast. On my walkabout this weekend I noticed jojo’s Brick Oven Pizzeria had already opened: (more…)
Maman’s about section from New York says:
“on any given day of the week, maman welcomes sleepy new yorkers, local celebrities, moms-on-the-go, business partners, and friends into one of our many locations. greeted by the scent of culinary splendor that wafts through the space, our guests step into an experience that engages all of the senses: rustic décor at every turn, the aroma and comfort of cuisines inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients. maman founders benjamin sormonte and elisa marshall have brought to life a melding of our earliest childhood experiences in the kitchen and a nod to their mothers from the south of france and north america. maman, after all, means “mother” in french. what started as an independent soho café and bakery in october 2014 is now a leading lifestyle brand that boasts cafés across north america, plus retail items so you can ‘take maman home’ with you. (more…)
2811 M Street, NW
We first heard about Afghania coming to the former Don Lobo’s space back in September 2021. (more…)
From the Yellow coming to Georgetown:
“urfa-thing
in due time,
habibis.
we’ll be open in a few weeks.
yalla (more…)
1837 M Street, NW
Chipotle closed this location under Boqueria in 2021 and moved to Connecticut Ave. Dog Haus’ website says:
“The Absolute Würst – Gourmet Hot Dogs, Sausages, Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and Craft Beer”
Check out their menus here.
The liquor license placard for Dog Haus says: “Establishment will be a Restaurant serving gourmet burgers, sausage, and breakfast burritos. (more…)
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
The liquor license placard for The Bazaar by Jose Andres says:
“Total Occupancy Load of 387 with seating for 179 to include a Summer Garden with 28 seats.” (more…)
1843 14th Street, NW
Yesterday the band Guster asked: “Three days in DC. Please to send all weird and wonderful food/coffee/exhibits/record stores/walks/architecture/etc recs this way.
I know there’s layers here, gotta peel the onion…”
I suggested Som Records, obviously, and speaking of onions, the French Onion Soup at Chez Billy Sud is so good. Anyway tons more recs were given. And it’s another reminder of what an amazing place we are lucky to call home. And the people, the people replied to Guster with gusto: (more…)
3054 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Bar Del Monte at the former Mount Pleasant Auto says:
“New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 38 and a Total Occupancy Load of 40. (more…)
From an email:
“Ginza Karaoke Spot & BBQ Lounge, the newest project from restaurateur Chris Zhu (Han Palace and China Garden), will debut on Friday, November 18th for dinner service. The restaurant and karaoke lounge is located at 526 8th Street SE, Washington, DC. in the heart of Barracks Row on Capitol Hill. (more…)