1764 Columbia Rd, NW

Thanks to GRC for sharing: “a long awaited positive update from last night !! “Coming Soon” in the window after windows were papered over for months”

Back in February we learned that New York Grill would be opening in the former Maiwand Grill space (previously the longtime home to O’Tasty.)

A peek inside: Read More

2434 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Eric for the heads up: “I was just walking up 18th Street and saw some folks with a Brazilian flag outside the old Taste of Seoul space next to Mellow Mushroom. Going to be a Brazilian street food place, caipirinhas too!” Read More

1819 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Adam for sending the Johnny’s Half Shell Update [it augurs well indeed!]:

“I was walking in Adams Morgan today when I saw the owner of Johnny’s Half Shell painting the patio fence [both of us has masks on]. I excitedly asked if this meant they were reopening, to which he replied that they were going to try to reopen after labor day. Read More

1781 Florida Ave, NW

Thanks to Jeffrey for passing on from Red, White and Basil:

“As you know, covid-19 has taken a toll on DC’s restaurant landscape. We appreciate your loyalty to Red, White and Basil, and want to thank you for your support. It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying our food every day.

Unfortunately, we find it necessary to pause our operation for the next 90 days, so we can reassess where things stand. Read More

Thanks to Katie for sending: “Beaver spotted in Navy Yard. He jumped out of the Anacostia right in front of me.”

Meanwhile in Adams Morgan, Adam sends, well, I’ll call him Lucas: Read More

Thanks to Sheila for sending: “This decorated old coal alley at 1705 Lanier Pl NW was created with a pressure washer by Una and is seen here from the top floor of the building. The light part is cleaned while the dark part is accumulated dirt. Read More

1819 Columbia Road, NW

Thanks to Ben for sending some positive news from Columbia Road at Johnny’s Half Shell.

Their website still says:

“Dear friends,

As of Thursday March 19th, Johnny’s Half Shell closed its operations to the dining public. We will re-open for business as soon as the citywide Coronavirus Emergency Legislation restrictions are lifted. Read More

Photo by Cristine Pedersen

Thanks to Cristine for sending the sad news. La Granja de Oro was located at 1832 Columbia Road NW. Read More

Thanks to Paul for sending from Adams Morgan: “Lichen Art on Ontario, just off Florida.”

I think this is the wall at the base of the Marie Reed Elementary School/Rec Center behind the soccer field.