2029 P Street, NW
Doug reports:
“Check out the photographic evidence that something new is coming to the former Kabob House (next to Obelisk and above Panas). Does anyone know what it is?”
STAY TUNED.
Dupont Circle
1214 18th Street, NW
Good news for chicken heads. My sources deep in the fast casual chicken world have a juicy tidbit for us today – Chick-Fil-A cometh to 18th Street. I’m hearing 1214 18th Street, NW (near Nando’s buckle up son) and Eighth Street Lounge, Shake Shack etc. It’s not clear exactly which space it’s taking, not sure if the Rabbit Hole fell through or if the Eritrean Cultural & Civic Center is being split. These spaces were formerly home to MIA Lounge, Lupe Mexican Cantina and Sesto Senso
Anyway I give this scuttlebutt an 87% accuracy rating.
STAY TUNED.
1803 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Scott Wells for sending:
“Glad to see The Newsroom at Connecticut and Florida reopened, with newspapers and magazines. Substantially the same as before, plus a watch repairman.”
2100 P Street, NW
A new liquor license placard has been posted at the former Scion space in Dupont:
“New Restaurant that will serve Mediterranean and international cuisine. Sidewalk Cafe with 40 seats. Total Occupancy Load is 162 with seating for 100.”
Scion closed after 10 years back in August.
Updates when we learn more about the “Mediterranean and international cuisine” coming. Stay tuned.
This rental is located at 17TH Street, NW at New Hampshire. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1725 Unbeatable Dupont- ALL UNTIL INCLUDED* Pets Welcome
Ask us about Studio Unit #812. Spectacular city view with modern finishes.
About The Community
Live the middle of it all! This amazing 17th street address offers; shopping, treats, entertainment, and more just steps from the door. Sentence about the community, amenities, and home features. All utilities included to help you stay on budget. (more…)
Whoa, what’s happening – first an American Bittern in Eckington and now a Heron/Egret/Another American Bittern?!? Thanks to Janine for sending over the weekend:
“I spotted this guy last night on T between 17 and 18. He looks like some type of heron or egret, but likely juvenile because his feathers are sticking out. He was gone by this morning and I called City Wildlife. They asked if he was hurt (he doesn’t seem to be) and said they will keep an eye out for him. Hope he finds his way.”
If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife around town, lunching or otherwise, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected] and I’ll add it to the queue. Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
1990 M Street, NW
Thanks to Ray, Grant, Leah and Beth for messaging us about this.
Kung Fu Tea opened their first D.C. location in Georgetown last year. You can see their menu here and story here. Updates when we learn more about Tang and when we learn an opening date.
Next door to Nagomi Izakaya
1150 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sarah for sending the latest on Bluestone Lane’s newest cafe: “They just look the paper off the windows”
1835 18th Street, NW
After an official motorcade was spotted at Lauriol Plaza last week, Cecilia asked us on twitter:
“Honestly, I live down the street from Lauriol. Why is that place so popular?! I think the last time I went there was at least 7 years ago; haven’t missed it.”
This resulted in lively responses, to say the least, so let’s go to the polls:
For those still mourning Taylor Gourmet.
From Bub and Pop’s:
“As of Monday, October 1st, Bub and Pop’s will be open later.
Here are our NEW hours: Monday thru Friday – 8 am to 7 pm [current hours are till 4pm]
Saturday remains 11:00 am to 4 pm
Stop in for a sandwich and maybe a beer or glass of wine. The photo above is our current selection of beer, plus we have Bub’s Red and Pop’s White (burgundy and chablis). With October just around the corner, we have Weihenstephaner Festbier – from The World’s Oldest Brewery. (more…)