3100 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Any idea what’s going on at the Columbia Heights Chick Fil A? It was closed yesterday and again today, but no indication on why…”
Another reader shares: “All the lights are out and no sign on the door. But if you go in the app it says “unforeseen circumstances” and that’s all.”
Photo by Katherine Zhao
Thanks to Katherine for sharing:
“So excited! China Town Carryout in Mt. Pleasant, which has been closed since mid-March and has some great wings with mumbo sauce and other eats, is re-opening September 1.” (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
“Dear PoPville,
Hoping the community might know the official status of Acqua al 2 in Eastern Market? They had been selling grocery items earlier in the pandemic and then updated their website and posted on social media that they would be temporarily closing in late June to prepare for indoor dining in July. However, their phone line is currently not in service and friends have mentioned it looks very closed and empty from the outside. Does anyone know what’s going on? I know their sister restaurants Ghibellina and Sotto closed.”
On June 25th Acqua Al 2 posted to their Facebook:
“Acqua al 2 family, friends and neighbors: (more…)
3539 Georgia Avenue, NW
This is the former La Morenita space (which opened back in 2009.) The liquor license placard says:
“A new class C Restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. Seating capacity of 35, with a Total Occupancy Load of 75 and a Sidewalk Café with 10 seats. The License will include Entertainment, Dancing and Cover Charge indoors only.”
Stay tuned for more.
via google maps
Back in January we learned about a Foxtrot coming to Georgetown. A new liquor license placard reveals a Foxtrot is also coming to Mount Vernon Square at 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW:
“New Class “C” Restaurant serving salads and brunch foods located inside of a Full-Service Grocery Store. Applicant is applying for a Sidewalk Café endorsement with 20 seats and a capacity of 29 patrons. Total Occupancy Load for the inside of the premises is 116 with seating for 44 patrons.”
Updates as we learn more
845 Upshur Street, NW
The liquor license placard for Menya Hosaki says:
“A new Retailer’s Class D Restaurant with a seating capacity of 49 and Total Occupancy Load of 49.” (more…)
1825 14th Street, NW
From a press release:
“Gypsy Kitchen, a new pan-Mediterranean style restaurant and bar, is slated to open later this month on 14th Street, in the former Masa 14 space. The Atlanta-based brand is tapping local talent for its upcoming D.C. outpost, including executive chef Eric Milton, formerly of Think Food Group. (more…)
1529 Wisconsin Ave, NW
This is the former home to Zannchi downstairs and Kung Fu Tea upstairs. Updates when we get an opening date.
100 Florida Ave, NE
Thanks to JC for sending: “Looks like they’ve thrown in the towel for now.”
Looks like the break started last month:
“JULY UPDATE: Hello friends, we will be closing for summer break beginning today, July 20 We’re so grateful for all the support we’ve received from you over these last several months, and our team is looking forward to a much needed break so we can come back rested & recharged this fall (more…)
9th and E Street, NW
Thanks to SingleGayGuy for sending word about McD’s: “Another one bites the dust.”