
2106-2108 Vermont Avenue, NW
The liquor license application for Pop says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a seating capacity of 60 and Total Occupancy Load of 60. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 36. (more…)

2106-2108 Vermont Avenue, NW
The liquor license application for Pop says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a seating capacity of 60 and Total Occupancy Load of 60. Summer Garden with a seating capacity of 36. (more…)

801 18th Street, NW
Tia Pepa’s website says:
“La Tia Pepa is a new experience by Grupo Lezama, the restaurateurs behind La Taberna Del Alabardero, the first Spanish restaurant to open its doors in DC 32 years ago, located a few steps away from the White House, in the heart of DC’s Golden Triangle. (more…)

925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave
From a press release:
“The team behind Duke’s Grocery and Gogi Yogi are proud to announce the grand opening date of Friday, August 19th, 2022 for Chesapeake Crab Shack and Bar.” (more…)

919 18th St, NW just south of K Street
Mochica and Chifa DC, “fast casual Peruvian and Chinese-Peruvian”, had now opened. Thanks to a few readers for sending the update at the old Devon and Blakely space.
Check out their menus here.

828 Upshur Street, NW, previously home to Himitsu and many others
Thanks to Christina for passing on the sad news from Magpie and the Tiger. The last day of service will be August 21st: (more…)

Thanks to a reader for sending yesterday at 4pm: “Apparently DOH has closed Georgetown Cupcake.”
And Genevieve sends from the Potbelly at 11th & F: (more…)

1832 Columbia Road, NW
Juicy King Crab has been closed in Adams Morgan since May due to a leaky roof: (more…)

inside 327 7th Street, SE photo by Kimberly Kong. space previously home to Montmarte.
Sad news from the recently opened Newland yesterday:
“We are heartbroken to announce that Newland’s last day of service was at the end of last month.
We set out to serve food and drinks that pushed our creativity and innovation to the next level, all while having a damn good time. We can safely say that, while this isn’t how we envisioned Newland’s story unfolding, we did just that.
We could run through the many possible reasons why (more…)

1829 Columbia Road, NW photo by Deb
“Oh Mama Grill is a Kosher Restaurant under the supervision of the Greater Washington Vaad.”
Thanks to Jason and Meg for sending: “Oh Mama Grill coming to DC in the old Astor Mediterranean spot. Buildout looks pretty far along – should be opening soon” (more…)

opened in 2016
Thanks to Johnny and Kristin (and everyone else) for passing on the sad news from Espita:
“Thank you for your years of patronage at Espita. Every restaurant starts out as an idea but is shaped by the community of people that dine and work there over time. On Saturday, August 13th, Espita will say farewell and have its final service. (more…)