Thanks to Boris for sending last night: “Happening now (1:10AM December 9, 2023) in front of Conrad Hotel, City Center, Downtown DC.” Read More

931 H Street, NW

From Seven Reasons:

“The most notable culinary offering from the new Seven Reasons will be their wait-list only tasting experience, aptly called “SURPRISE,” which takes inspiration from escape rooms. Chef Limardo promises a tasting experience like nothing guests have ever experienced and his most ambitious yet in one of Seven Reasons’s two new private dining rooms – diners might eat their dishes blindfolded or have to solve a puzzle before unlocking their utensils, for example. Reservations for this experience will be released on unannounced dates about a week in advance, and reservations are limited to the first fourteen guests that secure the spots. Read More

425 12th Street, NW

From a press release:

“Assets from the Washington, DC landmark eatery Ollie’s Trolley, a downtown lunchtime hotspot at the base of the historic Hotel Harrington since 1989, are now up for auction at CapitalOnlineAuctions.com.

Fans of Ollie’s Trolley can bid on more than 100 lots from the restaurant, which will close Dec. 12 as part of the Hotel Harrington sale. Available to the highest bidder are the iconic “Ollie Fries” and “Ollie Burgers” neon signs; additional Ollie’s Trolley indoor and outdoor signage; vintage and vintage-inspired décor items; trolley imagery and décor; the eatery’s signature red booth seating and padded chairs; high-end commercial kitchen equipment, and much more.

“There are many pieces of nostalgia that will strike a chord with fans looking for an item to remember Ollie’s Trolley by,” said Mitch Rotker, owner of Capital Online Auctions, which is hosting the online auction. “We also hope that the commercial kitchen equipment and classic dining fixtures can go back into the local business community to be used in area businesses and restaurants.”

Bidding on the Ollie’s Trolley auction begins closing on Dec. 14 at 11:00 am EST.

R. also reported: “Harry’s Bar’s last day is Sunday, December 3. I’m there on Friday night December 1 and it is packed.” Read More

1145 19th Street, NW

Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

1120 19th Street, NW

But the proper Nooshi is still open! Read More

1990 M Street, NW

Sweet new Pines of Florence signage and they’ve applied for a liquor license. The application says: Read More

900 19th Street, NW

Equinox has moved from 818 Connecticut Ave, NW to 900 19th Street, NW. Thanks to Jon for sending:

“In the old Elephant and Castle space on 19th and Eye NW”

Have a look around inside from their IG: Read More

931 H Street, NW

Thanks to G. for sending. Seven Reasons website still says:

“Our location on 14th Street is closed, we will be opening in City Center in early December Read More

1000 Connecticut Ave, NW first opened here in 2012

Thanks to Eric for sending word about the PAUL abruptly closing near Farragut Square.

PAUL also also abruptly closed their 13th and F Street, NW location back in 2022.

12th and M Street, NW photo by Mark Livingstone

Update from US Park Police:

“Alert: USPP Officer-Involved Shooting 12th and M Street NW.”

Mark writes: “Shooting involving MPD at 11th & M St NW. multiple agencies on the scene. Initial reports that CPR was performed on Officer” Read More