4000 Wisconsin Avenue, NW at Upton
Botiwalla — Chai Pani Restaurant Group’s fast-casual concept with four other locations — will also debut in D.C. at Upton Place.
I’m told: “Botiwalla is a celebration of India’s late night street food scene – with its craveworthy chaats and sizzling grilled meats. There’s a good bit of crossover on Chai Pani and Botiwalla menus…we’re hoping to open by the end of the year.” (more…)
photo by Tim Robison
From a press release:
“Chef Meherwan Irani will bring his James Beard Award–winning Indian street food to Washington, D.C. (from Asheville, N.C.), opening in the bustling Union Market District later this summer. (more…)
1400 Irving Street, NW opened here back in 2011.
Well I’ve been putting this off because I’ve been hoping for a miracle. In January we posted that “Lou’s City Bar has been closed for a few weeks for a “winter refresh” in Columbia Heights. Hopefully only temporary and not “temporary”…”. Turns out it was “temporary” aka permanent despite best efforts. (more…)
1107 19th Street, NW
Thanks to James for sending: “DC Donner coming next to chopt near 19th and L.”
I believe this is the old Dunkin space near the Wawa.
Always nice to have more Donner options! Stay tuned for an opening date.
we shared the news that Negril would be closing their current location near Howard on May 23rd.
Negril publicly shared “with hope of relocation coming soon.” and regarding their future, word on the street is that they are moving to: (more…)
600 H Street, NE
From a press release:
“Dolcezza, the iconic gelato and coffee shop based in Washington DC, is kicking off its 2025 expansion plans with a highly anticipated new location opening April 4th on H Street NE. This marks the sixth outpost for the award-winning local company, known for its local sourcing, small batch gelato, and craft coffee program.
The Grand Opening Celebration is planned for April 4th, from 12 – 7 PM. Guests can get a free scoop of gelato or soft serve, while supplies last. (more…)
1100 4th Street, NE via Lost Sock Roasters
Thanks to Noa for passing on the big news from Lost Sock Roasters yesterday:
“☕️𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒔: 𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒌 & 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒓! 🎉 After a lot of planning (and head banging 🤦🏽♂️), we’re finally bringing another Lost Sock space to life.
This one’s here to stay—no pop-up, just a permanent home in NoMa. (more…)
Thanks to Aaron for sending:
“Another restaurant that took the time to reprint a menu and add a 5 percent surcharge. Founding Farmers.”
And so it goes. Just chronicling, yo.
“Dear PoPville,
My partner and I are debating DCs best chicken sandwich. I know it can be a Honeymoon Chicken vs Roaming Rooster but I’m interested in the unknowns. (more…)
1835 Columbia Road, NW
Back in October we broke the news that a Tatte was coming to Adams Morgan. There were opinions.
Thanks to RSC for the update:
“….they finally started working on the Tatte space yesterday. Removing asbestos and the ramp/railings out front. (more…)