Statement from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington on the Passage of the DC Council’s “Tipped Minimum Wage Clarification Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025”:
We thank the DC Council for standing with restaurant workers and acknowledging the major consequences that the next phase of Initiative 82 implementation would have created.
We are grateful to (more…)
2436 18th Street, NW before Baja Tap, previously home to Big Sky, Mellow Mushroom, and Eighteenth and Red
Matt writes yesterday: “Watched the Jerk Spot in admo pack up and move out.” (more…)
On the heels of the great Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites coming soon news comes this great addition also coming to Union Station: (more…)
1128 H Street, NE
Feru Ethiopian Cuisine opened here in early May – check out their menus.
THanks to Wayne for sending photos, the placard for Feru says: (more…)
photo by Tom McGovern
From a press release:
“Celebrated chef, restaurateur, and author Marcus Samuelsson proudly announces the opening of Marcus DC, his lively new dining destination in the nation’s capital dedicated to showcasing the richness and diversity of the Black culinary experience. The restaurant will officially debut for dinner service on Tuesday, June 3, at 222 M Street, NE. (more…)
1100 4th Street, NE
Boom! Thanks to RN for the update about Lost Sock Roasters opening in NaMa today: (more…)
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE in the space previously home to Legal Seafoods
Easing the still fresh pain from the Pizzeria Uno closing comes this is a lovely bit of good news for Union Station – Wolfgang Puck Bar + Bites is coming upstairs! (more…)
623 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Super sad news from Beuchert’s Saloon on Capitol Hill:
“As we approach the finish line of an amazing 13-year journey, we’re filled with gratitude for the community, friends, and family who’ve been with us every step of the way. We’re staying open for one final week, and we’d love for you to join us for a pint and share your favorite memories. Thanks for being part of our story.” (more…)
19th and H Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for sending from Downtown: “Is this slipstream new at 19th and H?”
So far their website only lists their locations as 1201 New York Ave, NW and 1333 P Street, NW.
STAY TUNED.
5108 MacArthur Boulevard, NW
Thanks to Catherine for sharing the sad news about The Fox at the Palisades, which only opened here in October 2024.
The Fox at the Palisades writes:
“It is with a heavy heart that we announce The Fox at The Palisades is closing as of June 2, 2025. It has been an incredible time, (more…)