From an email:
“Stop by Cleveland Park Bar & Grill on Friday December 27th between 7-10pm to say goodbye to their home of nearly two decades at 3421 Connecticut Ave. CPBG will be sharing space with Fat Pete’s BBQ (3407 Connecticut Avenue NW) starting in early to mid January.” (more…)
3917 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Bessie for sending on Friday: “The old Chicatana space has a new restaurant called “La Plaza Bar & Tapas” tonight is their opening!”
Steve went to a soft opening last week and sent some great looking photos:
“The Plaza, a new restaurant by the Chicatana team located in the former Chicatana spot, hosted a friends-and-family soft opening dinner last week. The food looked fantastic and tasted even better. Take a look at some of the dishes below.” (more…)
625 H Street, NE
Thanks to Nick for sending: “Quick update but it looks like the Taco Bell on H Street will have a walk-up window. Game change.”
I stopped by on my weekly walkabout and a peek in the window reveals it looks very close to opening: (more…)
1309 5th Street, NE photos via Handcraft Doughnuts
“Dear PoPville,
I’m just popping in to say that there’s a tasty new donut shop inside of Union Market – Handcraft Doughnuts.
Check them out if you haven’t already!” (more…)
701 Kennedy Street, NW
Poplar, wine bar and small restaurant, is staring to look good!
And they’ve posted their liquor license application: (more…)
From Tiki Garden via email:
“Same thing happened to us this year again. So frustrated with Washington Gas. Called them several times but nothing happened. The gas line on 13th is low pressure and old. They need to be replaced and maintained regularly. Anytime we have rain or flood, the water will get inside the gas line and create a blockage. Our location will remain closed or open with limited menu and bar.” (more…)
1616 14th Street, NW
Thanks to all who messaged us the good news about Bread Bite Bakery’s new location opening!
“It’s finally opened and crowded.
Happy Christmas!!!” (more…)
1700 K Street, NW
Ed. Note: Last week we learned that Convivial would be closing in Shaw December 22nd.
From an email:
“We’re excited to share the news that chef Cedric Maupillier will assume the role of partner and executive chef at Barbouzard, the French-Mediterranean concept opening in spring 2025 at 1700 K Street NW.”
Full release: (more…)
1426 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Dang I keep forgetting to post this but the Shouk in Georgetown has been closed a while now with mail piling up inside: (more…)
Thanks to a reader for passing on from GW Dining:
“Join PopUp Bagels founder Adam Goldberg for free hot bagels and schmear this Friday, December 13 at 11AM in Potomac Square! 🥯
“Help us taste test our #notfamousbutknown bagels before we come to town for good!”
STAY TUNED for the permanent location.