215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE previously home to a Firehook
From a press release:
“Dos Toros, the renowned San Francisco-inspired taqueria known for its Mission-style burritos, is excited to announce its third D.C. location—located at 215 Pennsylvania Avenue SE—will open on Wednesday, October 22. Guests can spin the wheel to win free entrées, chips & dips, drinks, $20 gift card, and catering discounts. (more…)
1537 17th Street, NW photo by Clif Burns
Ed. Note: I called Trio’s and they confirm that they will be closing November 2nd. I asked if they will be looking for a new space and was told they don’t know yet.
Whoa this is crazy. Thanks to Courtney for sending Trio’s Last Hurrah – Sunday November 2nd:
“Dear Valued Customers and Neighbors,
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closing of our restaurant after 75 incredible years of serving this community. Unfortunately, we were unable to extend our lease and must close our doors for good. Our last day of service will be November 2. (more…)
From ChiKo:
“Swipe (below) for a look at what will be $8 for our 8th anniversary celebration this Tuesday ➡️➡️➡️
Yep, that’s right — it’s EVERYTHING. Dine-in only, all DMV area locations. Set your reminders now 🚨🥢” (more…)
1125 H Street, NE
Chicoba only opened here in April 2025.
Thanks to G. for sending: “Choong Man Chicken/whatever it was called lately has fallen.” (more…)
723 8th Street, SE
“There was a time…early Nats Park. It was Justin’s or here pregame”
Anyone remember riding those little golf cart like shuttles to games. They were THE BEST!
Thanks to Eric for passing on the super sad news from Capitol Hill:
“After 20 years on Barracks Row in Capitol Hill, we’ll be closing The Ugly Mug (2005), Valor Brewpub (2018), and Chupacabra (2021) after service on Sunday, Oct 19. (more…)
photo by Clif Burns
Thanks to Kim for sending: “&pizza- three locations were sold including H Street, U Street and Navy Yard. Navy Yard has since reopened.”
Pizza Marketplace (how am I just learning of this magnificent website) reported back in June:
“Just two months after &pizza announced it was franchising, the brand has its first franchisee, I Will Pizza. I Will Pizza has acquired three of &pizza’s restaurants in Washington, D.C., (more…)
1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
Continuing coverage of the coming Pitango cont. thanks to SH: (more…)
1118 H Street, NE
Ed. Note: Earlier this month we noted that &pizza on U Street had “temporarily” closed.
H&Pizza – the first of the chain, opened on H Street back in 2012. Currently things are not looking good: (more…)
4828 MacArthur Blvd NW via Momo’s Cafe
“Momo’s Café
Taiwanese-style popcorn chicken, bentos, boba & more, open daily for dine-in, takeout + delivery”
Sad news out of the Palisades: (more…)
103 Rhode Island Ave, NW
“The Newest Additions to The MICHELIN Guide Washington, D.C.: October 2025:
The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors spend all year uncovering the best restaurants to recommend—and what they’ve found is too good to keep a secret. These exciting new additions across the nation’s capital are sure to whet your appetite for something delicious. (more…)