1802 14th Street, NW previously home to a Lou Lou Boutique
Thanks to all who messaged us about the new Pitango Gelato & Coffee coming to Logan Circle. (more…)
Restaurants
Thanks to Julia for sending: “Signs up behind the old Biergarten location on H, looks like they’re moving forward with the mini-market concept.”
Hill Rag reported:
“There are plans for a indoor retail plaza on the 1300 block of H Street NE –and the family behind the plans, the Askarinams, has business history in DC and faith in the Atlas District. (more…)
1309 5th Street NE photo by Eric
@capitolhillphil shared the news last week: “Yasmine Union Market is done. Clearing out their space. Opened Oct 2022.” (more…)
805 V Street, NW, Haikan just before opening back in 2016
Thanks to all who passed on to us the sad news from Haikan:
“After almost 10 years in Shaw, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our beloved Haikan.
The challenges of food costs, Initiative 82 and the economic climate in the city brought us to this decision.
Our last day of service will be Saturday, May 3, 2025. (more…)
3401 M Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending the Amorino Gelato news from M Street in Georgetown.
Stay tuned for an opening date!
Thanks to Dan for sharing with us:
“Indigo has added a 15% service charge… but it replaces all expectation of tip (“additional tipping is not expected or encouraged”). If you’re going to do a service fee, this is the way to do it!”
934 Palmer Alley, NW opened here in 2015
A reader reports: “Fig & Olive is closing permanently. Sunday is the last day. Employees were told on Friday.”
Who can forget…
While their website is still working, calls to the restaurant do not connect with a live human. Stay tuned.
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Ian for sending the ISLA news. (more…)
1128 H Street, NE previously home to Naby’s Island (Jamaican), Cusbah (Indian), and most recently Hakuna Matata (East African)
Thanks to H Street NE for the heads about Feru Ethiopian Cuisine: (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Been a minute since we last checked in on Keren but I’m happy to report I ran into one of the owners over the weekend who tells me that they are now hoping to reopen in July!
He did express a bit of frustration over the permitting process and (more…)