1101 17th Street, NW
“CLOSED!!!! DC’s premier destination for lunch, happy hour, dinner & late night serving modern American fare.”
From BarcodeDC on Sunday:
“We appreciate all the love given over the years. We’ve been rocking Barcode since 2012 (more…)
12th and Jackson Street, NE. Brookland’s Finest opened here back in June 2014 and closed in April 2025.
While Brookland’s Finest closure still stings, this is a bit of good news for neighbors nearby. I’m hearing that a new Irish Pub called The Harp will be taking over the space: (more…)
950 15th Street, NW
“Serving Low Country Cuisine since 1993
Low-Country Cuisine. The Soul of Washington, D.C. Gracious service and Southern Hospitality.”
WBJ first reported back in July:
“Georgia Brown’s poised to close”
And it sounds like it actually happened yesterday. Lots of chatter online about Georgia Brown’s having closed. Their website and phone are still live but their social media hasn’t been updated since the end of June. Perhaps more tellingly, there are no longer any open reservation spots available: (more…)
1330 U Street, NW previously home to Fainting Goat and, briefly, Enigma
“GameOn bar + arcade was founded in 2022 by co-owners / married couple Eli and Casey Linthicum with their first location in Annapolis. GameOn bar + arcade was nationally ranked within their 1st year open as the Top 21 Best Arcade in the US!”
Check out their menus here.
From GameOn bar+arcade:
“We are now expanding to DC at 1330 U Street (14th & U) and are planning on opening this fall! (more…)
3060 M Street, NW
My friends, if I ever told you there was a time, well, there was a time…
Thanks to Graham for sending: “Ladurée in Georgetown gone!!!”
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
1200 New Hampshire Ave, NW courtesy Wonder
From a press release:
“After the sensational, much-buzzed-about openings of its first two DC-area locations, Wonder, the next-generation food hall satisfying diners’ cravings by making delicious fare from the nation’s best restaurants and chefs available in a single order, is thrilled to announce the Sept. 4 launch of its third Washington-area location, in West End.
A stone’s throw from George Washington and Georgetown universities, the World Bank, and dozens of medical offices and hotels, Wonder West End is opening in the heart of this bustling neighborhood, making dining in and incredibly fast, free pickup and delivery easier and more convenient than ever. A grand opening celebration and ribbon-cutting beginning at 4:30 will feature samples from Wonder’s restaurant partners, live music with DJ Tezrah, and exclusive Wonder gifts. (more…)
1325 5th Street, NE photo courtesy Chai Pani
From Chai Pani:
“Chef Meherwan Irani brings his James Beard Award–winning Indian street food to Washington, D.C. (from Asheville, N.C.), opening in the bustling Union Market District. (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Mika’s Neopolitan Pizzeria — across from the zoo — is now advertising a September 15th opening. (more…)
1926 14th Street, NW
The placard for Ingle Korean Steakhouse says:
“NATURE OF OPERATION
New Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 156 and Total Occupancy Load of 195. (more…)
Thanks to Willard Retail for sharing the Chili Bistro opening news. 825 7th Street, NW was previously home to a Hooters, which closed here back in May 2019. Chili Bistro had their Grand Opening on Saturday: (more…)