3126 12th Street, NE at Jackson Street, NE
From an email:
“On Thursday July 4th, Brookland’s Finest will be celebrating the holiday with a prix fixe, $30 all day crab feast with guest’s choice of canned beer. (more…)
Restaurants
1914 9th Street, NW
Last week a reader wrote in warning “A quintessential DC restaurant is close to closing”. The next day on the Cleveland Park listserv ar resident wrote:
“Dino’s is closing sometime in September. Dean made the decision to close in part because the business is struggling and in part because of his health. The food is still good, so stop by this summer.” (more…)
4321 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
First the 10th annual Independence Burger Eating Championship first! Then: (more…)
Thanks to Jessica for sending: “Ruth’s Chris is coming to the corner of 21st and L Streets NW.”
There is currently a Ruth’s Chris at 1801 Connecticut Avenue, NW. (more…)
Ed. Note: You can find D.C.’s best burgers (and fries) here.
Thanks to David for sending: “BGR Dupont closed. Guess they couldn’t compete with Beefsteak and Sweetgreen.” BGR opened here back in October 2009. (more…)
2420 14th Street, NW
About a month ago we learned that Pho 54 was coming to the former Love ‘n’ Faith cafe space on 14th Street just north of Florida Ave. I spotted some workers and they said they’d be opening in “the 2nd week of July”. Stay tuned for an exact date.
5510 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Not an easy feat in this business. Check out their menu here.
Congrats! (more…)
750 E Street, NW (back in February)
From a press release:
“Today, Matchbox announces a July 3 opening for its newest location, a 4,360-square-foot space at 750 E Street NW in Washington, D.C. The homegrown chain recently closed its original Chinatown restaurant at 713 H Street NW to welcome the Penn Quarter arrival, which is located just three blocks away and boasts a 28-seat sidewalk patio in addition to 125 seats indoors. Fueled by its investment funding from Thompson Hospitality, Matchbox will continue brand-wide growth in the region with stores slated to open in Bethesda, Md. later this summer and in Reston, Va. in early 2020. (more…)
1815 Adams Mill Road, NW
Back in April we broke the news that the SoHo space (previously Adams Mill Bar and Grill) was listed for lease. Not sure if someone new has signed on yet but SoHo (Southern Hospitality) has definitely closed after 7 years: (more…)
1914 9th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I am writing to you to get some help to save Dino’s Grotto! This family owned DC restaurant makes the best farm to table Italian dishes in the city and boast an impressive wine menu! Unfortunately they are having trouble competing with big name chefs and restaurants. They are the go to Italian restaurant in Shaw/Logan circle and continually feature fresh seasonal farm ingredients in every dish. The owner Dean goes out of his way to travel to farms for locally sourced meat and vegetables while simultaneously maintaining relationships with Italian vinters to get great deals on rate Italian wines. (more…)