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…)
Restaurants
“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…)
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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!“
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“Pizzeria Uno at Union Station has closed. I thought I’d let you know as that place has been there for decades.”
Holy smokes, thanks to Aaron for passing on from Pizzeria Uno:
“It’s with sadness that we write to let you know that our UNO Pizzeria & Grill location at Union Station as closed.
We have enjoyed being a part of this wonderful city for over 35 years and will truly miss the friendships and partnerships we have made.
We hope you will continue to visit UNO Pizzeria & Grill at our nearby location:
UNO Pizzeria & Grill Kingstowne
5935 Kingstowne Center
Kingstowne, VA 22315-5877″
In a call to Union Station, I’m told they closed yesterday.
First the movie theater and now this…
rendering courtesy KATA
Check out their menu here.
From a press release:
“This January, KATA (600 F Street NW) emerges as an experiential cocktail house, its name drawing from both Japanese martial arts and Chinese traditions of pattern and transformation. Known for producing sought-after experiences on a global scale, DC powerhouses Mike and John Burns, celebrity restaurateur Tim Ma, and expert broker LaMean Koroma unite to establish a seductive hideaway poised to become the District’s premier see-and-be-seen nightlife destination. (more…)
212 7th Street, SE
One door closes another opens!!
Acqua al 2 closed here back in 2020. Harvest Tide had taken over the space but closed back in March 2024.
And now a new liquor license for Acqua Al 2 reveals THEY ARE COMING BACK: (more…)