651 Florida Ave NW at Georgia Ave/7th
Thanks to Thom for passing on Halfsmoke’s closing note:
“To our beloved HalfSmoke Family,
Our journey started on October 14, 2016, with the opening of our first restaurant in Shaw. Now our lease contract has come to an end. As such, our last day of service in Shaw will be Tuesday, May 27th.
Since opening in 2016, (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I was recently at KooKoo Persian Restaurant in Columbia Heights and the owner mentioned they are launching brunch this weekend! This immigrant owned business is fantastic but they have been struggling a bit so I want to spread the word.” (more…)
photos courtesy Scale Hospitality
From a press release:
“Scale Hospitality, the group behind some of the world’s most lauded restaurants and bars, is making its first foray into Washington with two groundbreaking new concepts set to anchor Dupont Circle’s posh new SIXTY Hotel (1337 Connecticut Ave, NW). Opening Friday, May 23 are Casamara, a glamorous, airy restaurant capturing the fresh flavors of the Mediterranean, and Reynold’s, an intimate, art-covered cocktail bar elevated by intricately crafted cocktails and impeccably prepared bar snacks. (more…)
Whoa, thanks to Jason for sending:
“The food court Chipotle @ Union Station closed within the past week or so. The one upstairs next to Potbelly’s is still open.”
Is there anything worthwhile in the lower level food court these days? Man, there was a time…
1221 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last month we noted that construction have finally restarted at Lucky Bar. And this week a liquor license has also been posted: (more…)
1747 Pennsylvania Ave, NW previously home to the legendary Breadline (RIP)
Wagshal’s wrote on November 4th 2022: “The cat is out of the bag! Wagshal’s will be opening a DC location in late 2023!”
Well a little behind schedule BUT permit posted: (more…)
4th and L Street, NE
Thanks to RN for sending the latest from the Lost Sock Roasters coming to NoMa.
Lost Sock Roasters write: (more…)
101 Constitution Ave, NW
Thanks to G. for sending word about Jobsite Hospitality: (more…)
300 Neal Place, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending above: “Abunai officially opened yesterday! Poke bowls, salads, Hawaiian snacks and hand rolls!”
Regarding Poki DC we’ll have to see if the closure for renovations is only temporary or “temporary”: (more…)
