11th and Lamont Street, NW

Back in July we heard that the new restaurant/bar coming to the old Room 11 space would be called Buddy’s – looks that’s now confirmed and they’re getting closer to opening. Thanks to G. for sending from a job announcement:

“We are Buddy’s, a new restaurant/ bar/ patio coming to Columbia Heights in a few weeks in the Room 11 space. Good eats and a dope vibe is what we intend to bring to the neighborhood.” (more…)



1500 East Capitol Street, NE

Thanks to Tyler for sharing: “New sign of life at the DC Capitol Square Grill at 15th & E Capitol NE with delivery of this giant umbrella contraption. The window signs have said “coming soon” for at least the past 8 months”

Capitol Square Bar & Grill’s website says:

“We are pleased to announce that coming soon will be the first family restaurant serving the Hill East neighborhood. Located at the corner of East Capitol & 15th Street on Historic Capitol Hill, Capitol Square Bar &Grill wants to be your place for reconnecting with friends and family as we reemerge from the pandemic. (more…)



1409 T Street, NW

From a press release:

“Andre McCain, founder, and CEO of Butter Me Up, the breakfast sandwich concept that began as a pop-up in May 2020 from HalfSmoke restaurant, is pleased to announce the Friday, September 2, opening of his second brick-and-mortar location in the bustling Logan Circle neighborhood at 1409 T Street, NW, 20009. Patrons can anticipate innovate, yet familiar breakfast staples at the new Butter Me Up 14th Street location, which will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.


photo by Albert Ting

As a bonus, Butter Me Up invite’s customers to “pay what they want” on Thursday, September 8. 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Washington Area Women’s Foundation, (more…)


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