410 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) announced the five recipients of its inaugural Streatery Assistance Grant Program. Launched on April 20, 2022, the program was developed by the BID to provide restaurants within its boundary with funds to assist in the creation of a new curbside dining space, or to help pay for improvements to an existing streatery or parklet. The BID establishments receiving grants of $5,000 or $6,000 are: (more…)
2121 K Street, NW
Ed. Note: Bobby’s Burger Palace opened on K Street in August 2011 and closed in June 2020.
A reader reports: “The restaurant will serve North African food with a beverage menu focused on specialty cocktails.”
The liquor license placard for Astoria’s Kitchen by 54 says: (more…)
5th and K Street, NW
From dLeña:
“Summer is in full swing and dLeña is excited to announce its fully operational patio is now available. The perfect place to catch up with loved ones this month, dLeña’s outdoor patio boasts an 80-seat capacity and has ceiling fans, special lighting, and pergola sensors that detect precipitation to shield the patio automatically. (more…)
2905 Sherman Ave, NW
Thanks to Dan for sending: “Was walking by the old Bun DC location at Sherman/Harvard and noticed an older couple and some little kids out front pulling weeds and doing some basic landscaping/tidying up. I stopped to ask if they were new owners. (more…)
15th and Rhode Island Ave, NW
Thanks to Stephen and Jeffrey for sending: “Johnny Rockets sign going up on the Holiday Inn at 15/RI
Did not see that coming.” (more…)
1207 19th Street, NW
Bar and Lounge 54 opened here in August 2020. Prior to Bar and Lounge 54 this space was Tulips which closed back in September 2018. Before them this space was home to Irish Whiskey (RIP $1 Champagne Brunch) and of course before them the legendary, in certain circles, Porter’s.
Thanks to Rosey for passing on the latest from Bar and Lounge 54: (more…)
From an email:
“Stellina Pizzeria owners Antonio Matarazzo and chef Matteo Venini are embracing the local history behind their newest location in Mount Vernon Triangle by introducing a full selection of waffle specials, (more…)
2420 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Justine for sending: “Not sure if Pho 54 (14th and Florida) is just going thru a rebranding or it’s a new spot altogether” (more…)
501 7th Street, NW
This space was formerly home to Red Velvet Cupcakery and Tangy Sweet, Bakers & Baristas and most recently Vivi. The liquor license placard out front for Street Pizza says: (more…)
photo by Albert Ting
From Makan (3400 11th Street, NW at Park Road):
“Malaysian restaurant, Makan, will serve a special pig roast menu this week, on Thursday, July 21. (more…)