1124 9th Street, NW
Thanks to Graham for sending: “Baby Wale is not vacant”
“Full scale reopening happening soon!”
Restaurants
17th and K Street, NW
Thanks to Beth for sending: “Ninety Ten by DC Sweet Potato Cake coming to Farragut Square. This is the former Protein Bar space, next to Subway on 17th.” (more…)
Ed. Note: The saga of a Wagamama coming to Penn Quarter was one of hope, tears, anguish, hope and ultimately tears. Bring back Olson’s some shout! Some of us are old. Some of us have no idea what we’re talking about. This is all true. And so chapter twelve begins…
From a press release:
“Leading international restaurant brand Wagamama will expand its U.S. presence with a Summer 2022 opening in Arlington’s Clarendon neighborhood. The 5,100 square foot restaurant, located at 2950 Clarendon Boulevard, will be the company’s first location in the Washington, D.C. region and will serve an array of fresh, cooked-to-order Asian-inspired bowls, curries, and creative craft cocktails during lunch and dinner services.
Wagamama first opened in London in 1992 and quickly hooked diners on its “bowl to soul” dining philosophy, which has spurred the company’s continuous expansion to over 200 locations in 27 countries. (more…)
1506 19th Street, NW
Thanks to Julia for sending from: “next to kramers in the old butter chicken company space. They said they opened 2 weeks ago.” (more…)
1201 Half Street, SE
Thanks to Nolan for sending: “Wanted to let you know that Compass Coffee is officially open in Navy Yard!”
A peek inside: (more…)
809 12th Street, NE
Thanks to Aninda for sending:
“Taqueria Al Lado opening in former Horace and Dickies location”
Taqueria Al Lado opened their first location in Adams Morgan back in January.
Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
1100 block of Pennsylvania Ave, SE
Thanks to Sarah for sending: “Signage just put on for peri peri, probably 1130 Pennsylvania Ave se”
Their website says:
“The home of great tasting grilled chicken. (more…)
19th and N Street, NW
Thanks to John for sending: “Looks to be slated for opening this fall in the new-ish 1900 building on the corner of 19th and N.” (more…)
photo by Jordan Barab
“Dear PoPville,
Have you heard anything about a whole bunch of restaurants closing in union station? I heard from a colleague this morning that Einstein brothers, Dunkin’ Donuts, and another restaurant were all shuttered when they went there today.”
I placed calls to the Dunkin and Einstein Bros. but the calls went unanswered…
1701 K Street, NW
Thanks to Alex for sending: “the Pret at 17/K is temporarily closed. Hoping it’s not permanent.”
Pret a Manger opened in the former Dress Barn here almost 9 years ago to the day back in 2013. Updates when/if an opening date is announced.