Photo by Will Smith outside One Thomas Circle, NW
Yesterday we posted about the Wawa truck unloading goods out front. Thanks to Jim for passing on Wawa’s reply to Will’s query about the opening date:
“THIS Thursday! (8/6, 8am)”
So it is written, so it is so.
1819 Columbia Road, NW
Thanks to Adam for sending the Johnny’s Half Shell Update [it augurs well indeed!]:
“I was walking in Adams Morgan today when I saw the owner of Johnny’s Half Shell painting the patio fence [both of us has masks on]. I excitedly asked if this meant they were reopening, to which he replied that they were going to try to reopen after labor day. (more…)
5534 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Ethan for sending: “Capital Crab closed in Chevy Chase. Used to be Arucola.”
If you go to Capital Crab’s website it says:
“During this time, please head to The Avenue’s website for all things Capital Crab!”
The Avenue’s (located a few storefronts away at 5540 Connecticut Ave, NW)website says:
“The Avenue and Capital Crab is a family-friendly neighborhood restaurant and bar dishing up elevated American classics and seafood in a lively, brick-walled setting. (more…)
1781 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to Jeffrey for passing on from Red, White and Basil:
“As you know, covid-19 has taken a toll on DC’s restaurant landscape. We appreciate your loyalty to Red, White and Basil, and want to thank you for your support. It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying our food every day.
Unfortunately, we find it necessary to pause our operation for the next 90 days, so we can reassess where things stand. (more…)
corner of North Carolina Ave and 7th St SE
“Dear PoPville,
Since I have found innumerable places through your site and comments section over the years, I felt I should give one back. There are a group of guys serving breakfast burritos, tacos, and quesadillas under the name “El Piquin” that have been coming to Eastern Market for about the last five years. They have a restaurant in Essex, MD, but they seem to have no presence whatsoever on yelp, social media, etc. outside of a few shout-outs from Eastern Market itself. They took a long hiatus due to COVID but are now back at it on Sundays and Tuesdays and are better than ever. I have been going religiously for years now because the food is really that good (the hot sauce is other-worldly), and I would really like them to survive. Great group of guys, so I wanted to get the word out, even if that means longer lines for me.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
809 12th Street, NE via MIP
Ed. Note: Horace & Dickie’s announced their closure here back in February.
From Metro Investment Properties:
“DEAL SUMMARY
48,000/yr NNN for ~ 1100 square feet
Location once grossed $60,000/week primarily based on fish sandwiches
Once the largest purchaser of seafood on the entire Eastern shoreboard
Ed. Note: Say what?!? (more…)
outside One Thomas Circle, NW Photo by Jim Cordes
Since the Adams Morgan Wawa abruptly closed about a month ago, folks have been asking for updates about the Thomas Circle one (formerly a West Wing Cafe.) Thanks to Jim for reporting live on the scene at 8:48am: (more…)
From an email:
“We wanted to let you know that our Tex-Mex breakfast taco up-start La Tejana is returning to Thamee (1320 H Street, NE) for a weekly pop-up as part of their Sunday Service. Each week, we’re offering pre-order/carryout only breakfast tacos with house-made hand-pressed flour tortillas (made with lard from a local black-owned farm) and are filled with classic breakfast taco staples such as migas, refried beans, potato egg and cheese, as well as a house-cured spicy chorizo. We also offer limited amounts of chips and queso for carryout. (more…)
822 H St, NE (though actually located on 9th Street)
Update: “#margaritamiracle We planned to shutdown @chupacabraDC Saturday. Your support has changed that and we are able to stay open until Nov. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Chupacabra tweets the sad news:
“We are sad to announce the closing of @chupacabraDC next Sat 8/8/20. We have been part of the neighborhood for almost 10 years! Dine-in frozen margarita pitchers are now $15 until we close!“
“The patio at 1354 H Street NE where Pier 1354 will be popping up beginning 8/6”
Check out the: PIER 1354 Menu (PDF)
From a press release:
“The team from Stable, DC’s only authentic Swiss restaurant, will expand their footprint on H Street when they take over the Gallery O on H patio at 1354 H Street NE on August 6th to debut Pier 1354, an outdoor seafood shack operating every Thursday through Saturday from 5-10 PM. Pier 1354 will bring the feel of lazy days spent by the water to the middle of the city with a menu featuring an array of fresh picks from the Chesapeake Bay and beverage offerings including Stable’s signature frozen Schnapsicles and classic warm weather cocktails with a local spin. The nearly 2,000 square foot patio will lend a come-as-you-are, laid-back atmosphere where guests will be welcome to leisurely sip drinks while getting their hands dirty digging into a seafood feast in the outdoor oasis with an Eastern Shore vibe. (more…)