4513 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to a Starbucks
More progress at 2D Noodles opening up in Tenleytown soon.
Now hiring: (more…)
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1346 T Street, NW
From Compass Rose shares the news on IG:
“Compass Rose as you’ve known it for 11 years is going to close on T street at the end of this month. June 1 will be its last day of service. It’s been a hell of a ride but it’s time for Compass, the nomad that she is, to move West. Compass Rose will take a little summer vacation with plans to open back up in a few months in the space, but as something very different that we hope still serves our neighborhood well. The version of Compass as you know her, low lights and loud music, will end at the end of this month ❤️ (more…)
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555 13th Street, NW at F Street photos by Noa
This space was previously home to a Paul which abruptly closed back in 2022.
From Compass Coffee:
“Compass Coffee is proud to announce the opening of its 25th cafe, located at 555 13th Street NW, in the heart of downtown DC. Just steps from the Metro Center metro entrance, the new cafe brings Real Good Coffee to one of the busiest, most iconic corners of the city. (more…)
709 H Street, NE previously home to Po Boy Jim’s
Thanks to Mike for sending the photo an update on Tiffany’s Bistro and Bar hoping to open soon pending final inspections, etc. (more…)
716 Monroe Street, NE
Super sad news out of Brookland:
“To Our Valued Guests and Community,
After 10 and a half incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to permanently close Brookland Pint. Our final day of service will be Saturday, May 24. (more…)
photo by Nina Palazzolo
“Pancake Brunch is ON at Osteria Morini (301 Water Street, SE)
Osteria Morini has launched their pancake brunch. You can review the full menu here.
Pancakes include: (more…)
1601 14th Street, NW at Q Street
Been getting tons of reports recently. One reader writes yesterday:
“Here is the current situation outside of Le Diplomate right now (see above). A handful of people are protesting. Here is the flyer they are giving out: (more…)
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2108 8th Street, NW previously home to Roy Boys
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse brings two of his most celebrated culinary ventures under one roof with the debut of Mélange Foods, Inc., opening May 12, 2025 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
This multi-concept space marks the return of Mélange and Doro Soul Food, with a third concept—Moya, a blend of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines—set to open later this spring. More than a restaurant, Mélange Foods, Inc. is an incubator for cultural expression through food that reflects Taddesse’s French culinary training, East African heritage, and vision to create a hub where bold flavors, personal storytelling, and community converge. (more…)
3519 Connecticut Avenue, NW photos by Tyler
From Wonder:
“Wonder, a new kind of food hall with dozens of locations in the Northeast, including across New York and Philadelphia, is excited to announce the arrival of seven locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
The openings will kick off with the launch of a DC flagship in June in the popular 14th Street corridor (at 1925 14th Street NW), followed by locations in Rosslyn, West End, College Park, Cleveland Park (see photo above), Reston and Franconia. In the DC market, Wonder is proudly partnering with DC Central Kitchen, the city’s iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. (more…)
photos courtesy Cafe Fiorello
From Cafe Fiorello:
“Café Fiorello, a cherished New York City institution known for its famed antipasto bar, house-made pastas, and warm hospitality, is proud to announce the opening of its Washington, D.C. location on May 21st. Located just steps from the White House and The U.S. Capitol at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Café Fiorello will bring a storied legacy to one of the city’s most historic corridors where diners can experience the classic flavors of New York’s Upper West Side. (more…)