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“Buffalo & Bergen prep for opening” February 6

Published January 31, 2025 at 12:30PM | Updated January 31, 2025 at 4:29PM

3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to a California Tortilla and a Pizzeria Uno back in the day.

UPDATE: “For the next two weeks, February 6 -9 and 13 -16, 2025, Buffalo & Bergen Cleveland Park is only open each week for four days 7:30 AM – 3:00PM. Starting Monday, February 17, 2025, it will begin servicing the neighborhood 7 days a week.”

Readers report yesterday: “Buffalo & Bergen!!! in Cleveland Park. There are signs of life!!! Door is still locked/closed, but the paper is finally down! 🥯” (more…)

#openings

Final Update for Mr. Chen’s – Sadly, Permanently Closed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 30, 2025 at 12:30PM

3419 Connecticut Ave, NW

Yesterday we were told that Mr. Chen’s had been closed due to a “family medical emergency.” Sad update from the Cleveland Park Main Street Director saying now saying that Mr. Chen’s has “permanently closed”: (more…)

“Mr. Chen’s Update”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 29, 2025 at 3:15PM | Updated January 29, 2025 at 4:33PM

A reader reports: “there has been a family medical emergency.” (more…)

#PSA

Uh oh, Anyone Know What’s Up with Mr. Chen’s? Been closed the last few days

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 28, 2025 at 11:35AM | Updated January 28, 2025 at 11:53AM

3419 Connecticut Ave, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Any info on Mr Chen’s in Cleveland Park? Ordered from them Friday and they never showed plus no one is picking up their phone. They looked closed yesterday …” (more…)

#chinese

Plans for Vinery may have died on the vine but a different Green shall grow

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 15, 2025 at 9:00AM

3404 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Speaking of Connecticut and Newark Street, NW…

Last month we learned that plans for the Vinery House Plant & Natural Wine Shop had died on the vine. Well hold the phone: (more…)

The Fitzgerald is coming Spring 2025

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 15, 2025 at 8:25AM

Connecticut and Newark Street, NW

Thanks to Ben for sending:

“This is the one by the CP library that was started a couple years ago but the builder ran out of money and it sat for a long time. These signs went up in the last couple days—Hope this is a good sign of things to come!”

Continuing Coverage of the coming Cleveland Park Buffalo & Bergen Cont. – Inspections Passed! Opening Date-“ish”!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published January 14, 2025 at 8:25AM | Updated January 14, 2025 at 8:50AM

3501 Connecticut Avenue, NW previously home to a California Tortilla and a Pizzeria Uno back in the day.

Thanks to A. for passing on Buffalo & Bergen’s latest projected opening: (more…)

#openings

Continuing Coverage of the coming Cleveland Park Buffalo & Bergen Cont. – MERCH

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 23, 2024 at 1:00PM

Thanks to DL for sending: “Spotted yesterday at the new upcoming Buffalo Bergen in Cleveland Park. Either these are staff t-shirts, giveaway shirts for an opening, or merch that they will be selling!”

Hang on to your hats, the roller coaster ride continues…

#openings

Cleveland Park Bar and Grill Update – Plans for New Home with Fat Pete’s include a Roof Deck!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 19, 2024 at 10:25AM | Updated December 19, 2024 at 11:22AM

3407 Connecticut Ave, NW
(RIP Wake Up Little Suzie. And Pulpo, Tackle Box and McDonald’s…)

On Tuesday we broke the news that Cleveland Park Bar & Grill will be closing their original location BUT will be moving just down the block to share space with Fat Pete’s BBQ.

From Cleveland Park Bar and Grill:

“🚨 The Big Move Celebration! 🚨
After 20 incredible years at 3421 Connecticut Ave, we’re excited to announce that Cleveland Park Bar and Grill is moving to a new home—just 6 doors down at 3407 Connecticut Ave!

Our new location will feature: (more…)

BREAKING Bad Roof Deck News – Cleveland Park Bar & Grill Closing Original Location BUT will share space with Fat Pete’s BBQ

By Prince Of Petworth

Published December 17, 2024 at 2:25PM | Updated December 17, 2024 at 2:53PM

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…)