415 8th Street, SE
Thanks to Reed for sending. This is the former home of Eatbar. Updates when we get a Ledo Pizza opening date here.
Restaurants
5252 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I just noticed that Booeymongers in Friendship Heights is boarded up where the gelato store is. I feared that it was part of the mass exodus of business there, but the sign on the door says “closed due to fire.” (more…)
2619 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in February we noted that Woodley Cafe had gone dark after many years and in September we heard some scuttlebutt that the space (more…)
2101 L Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Does anyone know what happened to Stoney’s on L? They have been closed for almost a year now I think and their Google Maps shows “Temporarily Closed.” There is no note on the door and the chairs and tables are still inside. (more…)
704 7th Street, NW
The liquor license placard for eat brgz says: “The Establishment will be a quick-service restaurant serving American cuisine. Total Occupancy Load is 99 with seating for 70. Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
Also nearby where the new Chipotle is coming: (more…)
photo by Erin
“Dear PoPville,
I was wondering if we could crowdsource Thanksgiving sandwiches in DC. It seems that a lot of the sub shops that used to have them (Your Only Friend/Fight Club/Capproitti’s) have all closed. Would love to find out if there are other spots in DC that have them, as they are my favorite this time of year!”
70 N Street, SE
Thanks to Case and Jason for sending:
“Excited to find on my walk today that Chicken & Whiskey is opening a location in Navy Yard, across from Nats Stadium on N Street. (more…)
inside 427 11th Street, NW courtesy Punjab Grill
From an email:
“In just over two years, Punjab Grill has become a jewel in Washington’s fine-dining scene, replete with stunning interiors, luxurious service and brilliant interpretations of Indian cuisine and hospitality.
We’re excited to announce that over the holiday season, we’ll be taking a brief break to reset, refine and enhance our concept to bring diners an even more unforgettable experience (more…)
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1610 14th Street, NW
Good news about Dolce Vita opening in the former Ghibellina space on 14th, from an email:
“it’s the Lahlou Restaurant Group team (Lupo Verde, Lupo Pizzeria etc). Guests can expect an elevated fusion menu of four countries across the Mediterranean coast: Morocco, Italy, Spain, and Greece.”
Hours are currently Sunday through Thursday 5pm to 11pm; Saturday and Friday 5pm to midnight.
“Dolce Vita at its core is an ode to owner Med Lahlou’s cultural heritage from the Mediterranean coast highlighting four countries: Italy, Morocco, Spain, and Greece. The fusion menu is Lahlou’s most ambitious concept yet, with dishes transporting guests to the coast through both the European restaurant decor and signature menu from Corporate Executive Chef Juan Olivera and Executive Chef Elier Rodriguez.
Menu highlights include the “Piraeus Market Pick,’ a seafood platter inspired by the namesake coast in Athens that’s served atop a wave-like eggwhite & salt base and (more…)
Coming in December: (more…)