The magical news from Buffalo & Bergen:
“In Italy, la famiglia reigns supreme – which is why New York born, Gina Chersevani, is channeling her Italian roots for the most carb-tastic launch ever: the “Carb Bar”! A cocktail mixtress and bagel maven, Chersevani is expanding her concept to include a doughy dreamland (helmed by her hubby Neil Dundee,) exclusively rising at Buffalo & Bergen’s swanky new Cleveland Park spot. (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Bruce for the update:
“Good news. Signage is up, across from the Zoo in Cleveland/ Woodley Park, for a new Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza. There is no indication of an opening date.”
A peek inside reveal it’s still got a LONG road to go: (more…)
3504 Connecticut Ave, NW
From a press release:
“Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, owners of Cork Wine Bar, are proud to announce the expansion of their wine bar and market to Cleveland Park. The husband-and-wife team’s newest project will be located at 3504 Connecticut Ave NW, with a targeted opening of early Fall 2025. The third Cork location follows the 17-year-old flagship on 14th Street NW and an outpost in Spring Valley, which opened in 2021. “We are excited to join the Cleveland Park community,” says Gross. “We are looking forward to meeting our new neighbors and seeing old friends and regulars, and introducing them to the new Cork, a neighborhood place where guests can gather to enjoy good food, excellent company, and delicious wine.”
Cork Cleveland Park will have 20 seats in its street-level wine bar and retail area, a mezzanine-level tasting room with an additional 15 seats for wine classes, (more…)
3426 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Zach for sending: “Liquor license application up at Uptown Theater in Cleveland Park.”
The placard says: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
We witnessed a scary situation on Connecticut Ave in Cleveland Park yesterday (Sunday) around noon. A woman who was loading items into her car was hit by another driver and pinned between them for a very brief period. We called 911 while others offered her comfort until EMS arrived. (more…)
Thanks to Jonathan for sending the photo above.
DC Fire and EMS reports: “Working Fire 2800 block Quebec St NW. Fire on roof 7 story apartment building.”
From Alert DC: (more…)
From a press release:
“Known as DC’s cocktail queen with a larger-than-life personality, Gina Chersevani is bringing her bagel-and-booze empire to the Cleveland Park hood this February 2025! After slaying the mixology scene for 24 years and showing the prowess of her cooking skills, casually winning competition television shows like Guy’s Grocery Games and Buddy’s Holiday Recipe Rumble, this New York born-Italian firecracker is serving up round three of her beloved Buffalo & Bergen in the historic Sam’s Park & Shop at Connecticut Avenue and Ordway Street.
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. (more…)
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…)
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…)
A reader reports: “there has been a family medical emergency.” (more…)