
1238 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Ariel Cohen
Thanks to Ariel for sending: “I may be late to this but v good news for gluten free ppl on the hill!!”
Sweet Crimes shares: “We’re waiting for DCRA inspections, but will hopefully be open soon!”

1238 Pennsylvania Ave, SE photo by Ariel Cohen
Thanks to Ariel for sending: “I may be late to this but v good news for gluten free ppl on the hill!!”
Sweet Crimes shares: “We’re waiting for DCRA inspections, but will hopefully be open soon!”

1299 1st Street, SE
Takoda Restaurant & Beer Garden is coming right across the street from Nats Park. Takoda opened their first location in Shaw back in 2016.
The liquor license placard for Navy Yard says:
“A new Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern with a seating capacity of 200 and Total Occupancy Load of 500. Summer Garden with 80 seats. (more…)

5008 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Stuart for sending:
“Signage up near Rosemary Cafe in forest hills strip for Italian Bar by Eddie Cano (in the former dry cleaners.) Looks like Italian coffee, gelato, and other yum stuff!!” (more…)

2614 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sara for sending:
“It was kind of obvious they weren’t coming back, but still sad to see it confirmed. The end of a (Medat)era for fans of gigantic $5 martinis and $4 glasses of sangria on the patio. The hummus was great too, and not just after a gigantic martini.” (more…)

1301 U Street, NW
I’m digging the name. This is from Asad Sheikh, owner of Bombay Street Food and Butter Chicken Company:
“London curry house will have most popular Indian dishes from streets of London as you know London is known for best Indian dishes. I’m in London as we speak with my chef Pradip visiting all curry houses. DC don’t have English / Indian restaurant with Fish&Chips top with curry sauce or butter chicken sauce.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)

1827 Jefferson Place NW, opened here in December 2010
Ed. Note: Currently no updates on their Cleveland Park location.
Thanks to Babs for sending the for lease sign. Over the summer St. Arnold’s wrote:
“To our loyal friends, family, and customers who became both friends and family,
It has been a long year and a half for the hospitality industry and for the world. COVID and the ripple effects it has had on the restaurant industry specifically deeply affected us, and we are saddened to share that we are closing our doors at St. Arnold’s. (more…)

3420 Connecticut Ave, NW
From Cracked Eggery:
“The full menu of egg sandwiches are available for dinner. The team has added the Hamilton Porter: bbq pulled pork, fried egg, creamy slaw, pickles and crispy fried onions and the Bittersweet Symphony Bowl: (more…)

1926 9th Street, NW via Facebook
Sad news from Al Crostino: “Our last day of service is September 30th.” (more…)

3147 Dumbarton Street, NW, DCG opened here back in 2017
Thanks to Jason for sending from District Chicken & Gyro’s IG: (more…)

When we spoke about Al’s earlier this week, Jordan proclaimed: “Al’s had the best calzone in DC. Fight me”
Right or wrong, as Al’s is sadly no more – where’s the best Calzone in DC these days?