1238 H Street, NE
The listing says:
“PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
1,285 sq. ft. building on 2 levels
Pre-Covid Occupancy 79
Permitted for 20 person summer garden
2 bars+ kitchen+storage area
Front window has been reconfigured for walk-up/carryout capability
DEAL SUMMARY (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
On Friday, October 2 I passed by the Greek Deli on 19th and L. I know the downtown area has been greatly affected by businesses not reopening, so eateries along that area are suffering, but it really made me sad to see the Greek Deli also may succumb to COVID-19 economic woes. (more…)
Georgia and Upshur Street, NW
A few folks have been writing in: “I noticed that work has started on the interior of the old Slim’s Diner in Petworth. Any idea of what is going to open in its place?”
A few weeks ago Eater DC reported:
“The chef behind one of the most respected barbecue joints in the D.C. area will turn his attention to fried chicken buckets, chicken wings, and chicken sandwiches at a new restaurant coming to Petworth’s main drag later this year. (more…)
1100 First Street, NE
“Dear PoPville,
I just walked past the old West Wing Cafe (RIP) space at 1100 First St. NE in NoMa and it looks like it’s becoming a Bank Of America since there several BofA ATMs installed. Just what NoMa needs…NOT.”
924 U Street, NW
The good word from Taqueria Xochi:
“our soft opening Tuesday Oct 6 from 3-10pm and our grand opening Saturday Oct 10.” (more…)
1128 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“In 2012 we opened Cusbah, a bright eyed and bushy tailed restaurant coming onto H St NE looking to change the scene of Indian/Pakistani cuisine by nixing the white tablecloths, playing Prince, shaking up craft cocktails, and serving some damn good curries and kebabs. Likewise, I was a bright eyed and bushy tailed 22 yr old working as a food runner, fascinated by the industry I was entering on behalf of this restaurant opened by my cousin Sarosh Hussain and my father Tariq Hussain. (more…)
3418 11th Street, NW
Thanks to readers for sending the update on the Italian restaurant coming to the old Maple space, and Columbia Heights Coffee before that, (I think to be called Osso Bucco):
“Rumored to be opening for daytime mid October”
Stay tuned for more info and an exact opening date.
Ed. Note: If you missed Maple’s Lamb Ragu and want to take a crack at it, here’s the recipe.
1301 U Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former TaKorean space. Also, now a TaKorean has opened not too far away on 7th Street.
Roaming Rooster’s website says:
“GRAND OPENING – SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2020 (more…)
709 D Street, NW. Photo by J. A. Cutright
J.A. writes: “Saw this earlier this week. Hoping for best. Fearing the worst.”
Thanks to Andy for sending: “We’ve lost a lot of good spots in Penn Quarter but this one really stings. Hopefully “temporarily suspended” is accurate and it’s not gone for good.”
Red Apron’s website says:
“While Red Apron is currently open for counter service in DC & Merrifield, we are also offering our goods online for delivery at Neighborhood Provisions, where a number of our team members are currently working. (more…)
