14th and R Street, NW
This is the Sephora coming to 14th Street in the new Liz development: (more…)
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1212 18th Street, NW
The Little Beet closed after four years here back in June. Previously this was the former Pei Wei space and a Mattress Discounters before that. Next up, a bank, apparently: (more…)
looking towards Woodward Table at 14th and H Street, NW
Yesterday Tom Sietsema reported on Twitter:
“Sad news du jour: one of my favorite downtown restaurants, @WoodwardTableDC, is closing late August after a 7-year run. “We were never able to transcend the neighborhood,” owner Jeff Buben says of the 200-seater. “It takes a lot of resources to run a restaurant like that.”
Woodward Table opened in the former Potenza space back in November 2012. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Any Woodward Table fans?
One Thomas Circle, NW
Thanks to Cameron for sending:
“Whatttt – just heard West Wing at Thomas Circle was closing on FRIDAY! and a Wawa is going in its place. (Coworker spoke to the cashier!)”
Stay tuned for updates as the Wawa gets closer to opening.
1130 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Arniesa for passing on the sad news from Danielle’s:
“I am writing to let you know that I have made the decision to close both Danielle’s Desserts shops.
This was not an easy decision for me. However, I have determined that it is necessary to close the shops to address some critical health issues and to spend quality time with family members and friends that are so important to me. (more…)
963 Palmer Alley, NW
Back in December we learned that neighborhing Centrolina’s Chef Amy Brandwein would be opening Piccolina, a “fast-casual, all-day establishment” in the former RareSweets space in CityCenter. A liquor license placard has now been posted: (more…)
Thanks to Harrison O’Neill for sending:
“Just saw this on IG. Sign of the Whale closing… again?” (more…)
Thanks to Jessica for sending: “Ruth’s Chris is coming to the corner of 21st and L Streets NW.”
There is currently a Ruth’s Chris at 1801 Connecticut Avenue, NW. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Bicycle) offense that occurred on Monday, June 24, 2019, in the 1100 block of 19th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 2:20 pm, the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation at the listed location. During the altercation, the suspect threatened the victim, struck the victim with a bicycle and made homophobic slurs towards the victim. (more…)
1332 F Street, NW
From an email:
“In celebration of Wimbledon, the popular ping pong social club, SPIN, will host a series of upcoming events at its Downtown DC studio. Coming to a ping pong court near you is SPINBLEDON; During the week of July 8th-12th, SPIN locations throughout the country will host a series of events allowing players and spectators to experience the popular tennis championship like never before. The DC SPIN location is excited to debut an Astroturf installation at the studio’s center court – much like the iconic grass fields of Wimbledon – in their underground Press Building location, plus offer specialty drinks reminiscent of popular sips from across the pond. Highlights of the weeks’ events include a community ping pong tournament, a White Party with all-night happy hour for those dressed in white, and a Kids Day with free lessons, face painting and a kid-friendly drink and food menu. (more…)