
79 Potomac Avenue, SE
Thanks to Laura for sending:
“Wanted to share a few pics of El Rey, looking close to opening in Navy Yard!” (more…)

79 Potomac Avenue, SE
Thanks to Laura for sending:
“Wanted to share a few pics of El Rey, looking close to opening in Navy Yard!” (more…)

“Dear PoPville,
Check out the restaurant surcharge at Bistro du Coin. If they could take the time to print a new menu saying there’s a 5% sure charge, couldn’t they just update the prices? (more…)

1402 Okie Street, NE
Baker’s Daughter opened here back in Sept. 2020.
Thanks to W. for sending:
“It seems like Ivy City is going downhill before it even got itself back up. So much for revitalization.”
R. also writes: (more…)

4600 14th Street, NW
Last we heard in July 2024 was “The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe.”
Thanks to T. for sending: (more…)

“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila will open in Foggy Bottom January 24”
From a press release:
“Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, a unique fast-casual taqueria that has established a reputation in Miami for Mexican street food-inspired fare and high-energy nightlife tucked away in a speakeasy-style lounge, lands in Washington on January 24 with its first DC location, a 3,800-square-foot outpost centrally located in Foggy Bottom. With a reconfigured Airstream slinging authentic and novel Mexican favorites, a secret passage (through an industrial kitchen door!) to a vibrant speakeasy that pulses with late-night DJ sets, expertly crafted cocktails, plus an enviable list of premium tequilas, Bodega will bring just the right vibes to this nightlife-starved neighborhood. (more…)

11 Ridge Square, NW
I was making my evening cheese run to Wegmans last night and noticed that half the covering paper had come down from the front windows at Shinwa Izakaya. Looks ready to roll!
Have a peek: (more…)

625 H Street, NE previously home to Farmbird
Thanks to Ron for sending the glorious update: “Looks like the new Taco Bell on H St NE had its grand opening today. It’s also now on Google maps where it’s listed as open 24 hours.” (more…)

1325 5th Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending: (more…)

1215 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Julia for sending from “The Connecticut avenue location of &pizza” (more…)

2000 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending:
“The more things change the more they stay the same. Maman has opened in Western Market where Paul used to be. So the French bakery got replaced with a French bakery!“