1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: The Chipotle north of Dupont Circle closed in January 2021.
Thanks to Paul for sending from the northwest corner of Connecticut and N Street, NW. “Looks very close to opening to me.” (more…)
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Restaurants
2411 18th Street, NW via Tiki On 18th/the game
Every time I walk by I do a double take. Turns out this is take two. Owner Jo-Jo Valenzuela shared:
“My heart dropped a couple of weeks ago when a delivery truck hit our pergola… had to demolish the whole thing and start again from scratch. Now, it’s bigger and better!” (more…)
in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE photo by Capitol Phil
Thanks to Phil for sending: “Bread Alley, the alley bakery (behind St. Anselm) where you’ll be able to buy Le Diplomate breads starting Monday per @jsidman”
Sidman writes in Washingtonian yesterday:
“The tiny 100-square-foot “microshop” has no seating. Windows will give customers a glimpse of the larger production area in the back.”
From Bread Alley’s Instagram:
“Opening Labor Day, 9.6.21 at 9AM
Living-leavened breads in the Morse Street alley between 4th + 5th Streets, NE.
Celebrate Labor Day with the freshly baked bread you’ve grown to love at Le Diplomate now {finally!} available for purchase at Bread Alley, opening this Monday at 9am. (more…)
2406 18th Street, NW
This is the long closed former Quara Ethiopian Restaurant and previously home to Felix/NYNY Diva and others. The liquor license placard now posted for Glory says:
“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 98 and Total Occupancy Load of
146. Sidewalk Café with 8 seats. (more…)
3523 12th Street, NE
Ed. Note: Steel Plate closed in February 2019.
Thanks to BC for sending: “The Runaway coming soon to old Steel Plate site in Brookland on 12th St NE. Says beef burgers and vegan friendly plus music” (more…)
3420 Connecticut Ave, NW
A couple weeks ago we learned it was really happening in the former home to Starbucks, Cereal Bowl, Chipotle and most recently Tino’s Pizzeria. Check out how awesome it looks inside: (more…)
1100 13th Street, NW at L Street
Maddy’s closed here in July 2020.
The liquor license placard for Handle 19 says:
“The Establishment will be a restaurant offering traditional American food. Seating Capacity of 60 inside and a Total Occupancy Load of 138. (more…)
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From a press release:
“Belly Full is A Sandwich Pop-Up for a cause. This Thursday (9/2) – Sunday, (9/5) Grazie Grazie (85 District Square SW) will be hosting a sandwich pop-up with 100% of all proceeds going directly to benefit Afghan refugee families through Kind Works. BELLY FULL @ Grazie Grazie will feature a different, limited time only sandwich from Chef Michael Rafidi of Albi, Chefs Gerald Addison and Chris Morgan of Bammy’s, Chefs Danny Lee & Scott Drewno of CHIKO and Casey Patten of Grazie Grazie. All sandwiches will be $14.00 and 100% of all money raised will go directly to purchasing essential items for Afghan refugees who have relocated to the DMV. (more…)
1376 Park Road, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Shanghai Toykyo [opened in 2015] have been off the delivery apps for a few days and not answering their phone. No note on the door but the restaurant is dark and doors locked. (more…)
21st and P Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I’m very saddened by learning that Cafe Istanbul in Dupont Circle has been a victim of hate crimes after only one month of opening on 21st and P St. (more…)