
7306 Carrol Ave.
Thanks to Beth for sending “Soko, the long-awaited butcher and sandwich shop in Takoma Park, posted its menu. They look close to opening!” Check out the menu: (more…)

7306 Carrol Ave.
Thanks to Beth for sending “Soko, the long-awaited butcher and sandwich shop in Takoma Park, posted its menu. They look close to opening!” Check out the menu: (more…)

2444 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Thanks to Josh and Alex for sending: “New neighborhood Italian spot Mario’s in Glover Park was so good” (more…)

5247 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Update on the old Chatter/Chadwicks/Chad’s space from a liquor license placard for a new spot called Alley Cat: (more…)

1775 K Street, NW
Thanks to David for sending the sad news: “I just got word that Cafe Grande on K St. NW is closing, today is their last day. My wife went to get lunch today and the owner told her. Terrible news, it was her favorite lunch spot” (more…)

1121 14th Street, NW
Ed. Note: Check out Arepa Zone’s delicious menu here.
Thanks to A for sending “could probably use support from locals to leave good reviews!” after Arepa Zone shared:
“We had a big party come in the other day (presumably tourists). They had no idea about the vax mandate. None had proof of vaccination. They were angry and responded with explosive behavior towards our cashier who kindly explained that these were not our rules.
We explained the risks of losing our license and getting fined, and proceeded to offer their order to go. They have now retaliated by leaving one star reviews on Google. Five of them. (more…)

2475 18th Street, NW
Update: Thanks to all who shared D Light’s fundraiser.
A reader reports: “Fire outside of D Light bakery in Adams Morgan. Fire on exterior of new bakery. Closed today.”
DC Fire and EMS reported around 5:30am: “Update Box Alarm 2400 block 18th St NW. Corrected size up is 3 story mixed occupancy structure. #DCsBravest confined and extinguished fire on the exterior. No injuries. Investigators requested.” (more…)

1403 Park Road, NW
Thanks to Brittany for sending: “know anything about this? On Park and 14th NW. Particularly, when “soon” is”
STAY TUNED for more bubble tea!!

photos courtesy Tiger Fork
From a press release:
Hong Kong-inspired Tiger Fork in Blagden Alley is celebrating an extra-special Chinese New Year this year, which happens to be the eponymous Year of the Tiger, and the restaurant’s 5-year anniversary. From February 1-13, Tiger Fork will serve of a special a la carte menu of symbolic Cantonese dishes for both dine-in and takeout, each representing a specific virtue to bring good luck for the coming year. And during dinner service on Saturday, February 5, the festive restaurant will host traditional Lion Dancers, performing ceremonies to bring prosperity and good fortune in 2022.
In addition to Tiger Fork’s regular menu, Executive Chef Jong Son has created several dish specials designed to bring good luck in the New Year, available a la carte for both dine-in and takeout from 2/1-2/13:
(more…)

200 block of Massachusetts Ave, NW photo by Emily
Thanks to Emily and Daniel for sending the Tatte Capitol Crossing update. Emily writes: “Ecstatic”
Mark it – 2/2/22

1831 Columbia Road, NW photo by Terry “they are replacing it today (Sunday)”
Thanks to Meghan for sending on Sunday: “Looks like someone shattered the front door at So’s your mom. Remarkably, and a testament to their industriousness, they fixed it already.”
I’m gonna take this as a good opportunity to remind you that So’s Your Mom is the best.
“Family owned neighborhood bagel shop & deli for 45+ years Open Mon-Sat 7-4 Sun 8-4”
I highly recommend the Bronx Pastrami on a roll with spicy mustard.