3322 Georgia Ave, NW
Looks like Mister Rotisserie has closed (their phone has been disconnected too.) This space was previously home to Esencias Panameñas and Rita’s Carryout before them. Updates when we learn who takes over the space next.
Restaurants
“Rendering of Bonchon, coming to Concourse E at Dulles International”
From the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority:
“The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority announced Wednesday at its board of directors meeting the first concessions selected for Concourse E, which is now under construction at Dulles International Airport, as well as a new premium parking option that launched in September at Reagan National Airport.
New Concessions Coming to Dulles International
The new concourse will have 14 gates and 44,000 square feet of food and retail space – expanding the array of options for Dulles travelers. The new food, beverage and retail stores focus on brands that represent the regional D.C. experience. (more…)
now available in Union Market at 1309 5th Street, NE. Photo by Maria Lustre Rebrikova
From a press release:
“Slice & Pie, named the second-best slice shop in the United States by prestigious Italian organization 50Top Pizza for the second consecutive year, is set to open its second location on Wednesday, September 17 in the food hall at Union Market. The new location will offer the complete menu from Slice & Pie’s flagship location on 14th Street, including whole pies and slices of Roman-born master pizzaiolo Giulio Adriani’s New York and Detroit-style pizzas. Earlier this month in Naples, Italy, Slice & Pie was named the 83rd best pizzeria in the world, and the new location will open alongside Taste of Lucy, an offshoot of Adriani’s cocktail bar and restaurant, Lucy. Both concepts will be separated by a wall spanning the 800 square foot space, with Slice & Pie featured on the left and Taste of Lucy on the right. Taste of Lucy will open in Union Market on Friday, September 19. (more…)
1107 19th Street, NW at L Street
Back in August we shared the news that Jon’s Joint was coming to the what was to be, for a hot second, DC Doner in the old Dunkin space.
Jon’s Joint makes coming DC location official:
“Jon’s Joint Smash Burgers & Shakes is COMING SOON to Washington, DC! 🍔🥤 (more…)
Nice lunch option from Boogy & Peel (1 DuPont Circle, NW):
“Adult-ish lunch boxes are here‼️ Available Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm. A Detroit slice and side Caesar salad. Add on some chips and a drink if you’re feeling wild. Starting at $13. (more…)
1601 14th Street, NW at Q Street
Thanks to J. for sending the “Paid Actors” sign above outside Le Diplomate.
We last spoke about the protests at Le Diplomate here in late May.
Back in early May we posted the fliers being handed out by protesters and staff.
1604 U Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Sitting in Baby Shank, Friday night at 10pm. There are two other tables in the whole establishment – seems weird for a bar, especially one that has a late night happy hour. (more…)
3421 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Kevin for sending us the scoop:
“Coming Soon signs being posted for Highlands Tavern where Cleveland Park Bar & Grill used to be.”
Ryan also writes: (more…)
1326 Park Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I want to send some love to El Rinconcito 2 in Columbia Heights. They are a wonderful family business with delicious Salvadorean food, drinks, and a lovely patio. Business has been slow recently due to **all this** and they could use some love. I’d be heart broken to lose this longtime staple. (more…)
910 F Street, NW
Update: I’m told they are still coming to DC, “Eventually yes!”
“Dear PoPville,
Any word on when the Dead Rabbit Irish Pub will be opening their DC location? It was supposed to be this year, I believe.” (more…)