Cleveland Park

Official Word: “Highlands Tavern Set to Open in Cleveland Park This August!”

By Prince Of Petworth

3421 Connecticut Avenue, NW

The official good word:

“Highlands Tavern will officially open its doors to the public before the end of August, bringing a fresh, high-energy neighborhood dining experience to the heart of Cleveland Park. Taking over the historic multi-level location previously occupied by the Cleveland Park Bar & Grill at 3421 Connecticut Ave NW, the venue has been completely reimagined to merge classic tavern warmth with modern styling.

In addition to elevating the neighborhood’s dining scene, Highlands Tavern is thrilled to announce it will serve as the official watch party location for Notre Dame Football. Fans can gather on the expansive rooftop or throughout the multi-level tavern to cheer on the Fighting Irish with full sound, dedicated game-day energy, and premium viewing.

Highlands Tavern is helmed by co-owners Ki Yoon (Owner of Magruders) and George Grau, a D.C. native, Culinary Institute of America (CIA) graduate, and seasoned restaurant veteran. (more…)

Captain Cookie on Closure in Cleveland Park “we simply could not bring in enough revenue to support the astronomical and rapidly rising costs of labor, utilities, insurance and supplies.”

By Prince Of Petworth


3411 Connecticut Ave, NW

The owner of Captain Cookie shares the below note with us:

“In December 2021 when Kirk and I signed a 10 year lease for 3411 Connecticut Ave it was, as it is with every new venture, with a mix of nerves and excitement. We’d been operating our DC-founded cookies & ice cream business for nine years at that point, and had shepherded the business through COVID. We were ready for the business to grow and thrive and to turn the page on the awfulness of a global pandemic and the destruction it brought to DC businesses. We had so many customers and clients in the upper NW part of the city that we felt we’d found the perfect spot in Cleveland Park. (more…)

“Japanese Food and Chinese Food” coming to Cleveland Park

By Prince Of Petworth


3419 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Tyler for sending the new signage out front of Haru wok & roll coming to the old Mr. Chen’s space any day now!

ICYMI and who are we kidding, unless you are signed up for our free daily newsletter roundup, or directly come to the site compulsively like it’s 2010, well the algorithm ain’t showing you the new restaurants coming to Cleveland Park (and elsewhere). I AM NOT FRUSTRATED AT ALL.

Ah I feel better now – OK then that peek inside: (more…)

Mr. Chen’s Sign Down, New Awning Up – Haru Wok and Roll Coming Soon – Peek Inside!

By Prince Of Petworth


3419 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to Peter for documenting the action for us over the weekend. “New awning going up on the old Mr. Chen’s Organic Chinese in Cleveland Park (used to be green.) Front door is open and inside you can see brand new lit up signage said “Haru Wok and Roll” before you turn left into the restaurant.”: (more…)

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