4340 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to M. for passing on this note from Acacia Bistro & Wine Bar (opened here in 2009):
“Dear beloved customers,
It is with deep regret that I have to inform all of you that Acacia will be closing at the end of this month. I have put my heart and soul into this restaurant and tried my absolute best to keep Acacia running for all of you to enjoy. However, my landlord UDC, has made this impossible due to their insistence more than doubling the rent! (more…)
1117 10th Street, NW
Thanks to Emily and Jared for sending: “Looks like Chinese Street Market [“The local Chinese Street Market brings you pop-up vendors rotated from our market program. It is designed to satisfy your authentic food craving.“] will be opening in the former Cafe Cozy Corner space on 10th and M NW.” (more…)
1602 U Street, NW
Local 16 closed here in August 2021. In January we heard some scuttlebutt about a Belgian beer place coming. We were close!
The liquor license placard for Baby Shank says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant serving French Bistro cuisine. (more…)
“Serving 14″ Jersey style bar pies” courtesy Maddy’s
Finally! Pizza now available at Maddy’s in Woodley Park: “open Wednesdays-Saturdays 4-10pm for now.” (more…)
800 F Street, NW via Puttery
From a press release:
“Puttery, a new indoor golf venue, featuring a modern spin on putting, will welcome guests and open its doors on Thursday, June 23. Owned and operated by Drive Shack Inc., guests can enjoy an upscale social entertainment mini-golf experience featuring three 9-hole courses, each with its own unique theme including Art Museum, featuring bold and vibrant intricacies on display; Conservatory, decorated with nature and prickly cacti; and Illusion, where reality bends and all is not what it seems. (more…)
4235 Wisconsin Ave, NW
June 5th was a bit too ambitious but hopefully the 24th or 25th is a lock, which is what I’m hearing. Stay tuned.
This is the space that was previously home, briefly, to Squisito pizza and pasta and Buredo before them.
You can see &pizza’s menu here.
South Dakota and Emerson Street, NE
Thanks to Katy and Abigail for sending: “Secret (or not so secret?) Z Burger at South Dakota and Emerson NE! New signage up out by the road. Let’s show some love to Northeast establishments!” (more…)
Thanks to Lisa for sharing “about the new(ish) Mexican breakfast pop up happening at Cinder BBQ (800 Upshur Street, NW) in Petworth on the weekends. My friends – and kids – are obsessed. Our favorites are the tacos dorados and the chicken and mushroom sopes. Ridiculously good.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
1828 1st Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Kind of unique — it’s a sandwich shop inside the existing bodega, DC MINI SUPERMARKET Beer & Wine ATM. I got the bacon, egg and cheese (the Harley on their menu, here). It was awesome. (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW
Super sad news from Smoke & Barrel:
“WE ARE CLOSING
It is with heavy heart that I announce the end of our story. Smoke & Barrel opened in 2011 with great beer and bourbon served alongside smoked meats and smoked vegan dishes creating a unique vibe that catered to most everyone. (more…)