1729 Connecticut Ave, NW

Ed. Note: I thought for sure this was gonna be another one of those weirdo storefronts, hell I’m not convinced it isn’t…

Flashback to 2019: Support Your Local “Video” Stores – Happy “30 Years of Love” to Capitol Video Sales


1729 Connecticut Ave, NW

Cloverleaf Institute of America’s website says:

“The Cloverleaf Institute of America is dedicated to enhancing transportation efficiency and safety through innovative freeway intersection infrastructure. (more…)



ala DC Bar Rendering

From an email:

ala will be briefly closing their Washington DC location for renovations beginning Thursday, January 8. The Levantine restaurant first opened in March 2021 in a space that, until now, has not been majorly renovated since 1998. Given all of the uncertainty in the city, ala wants to commit and invest in the community by updating their location to reflect what DC deserves, a bright welcoming space that brings people together. The menu will keep their signature combination of dishes from countries in the Levant region including (more…)



1615 Rhode Island Avenue, NW

ICYMI: Judging Restaurants – Beacon Bar Bar & Grill (BGB)January 21, 2010.

In a call to the Beacon Hotel I was told that BBG was closed for renovations. If all goes well they hope to open back up mid-late next year, possibly in August.

Thanks to DS for sending:

“Sad news! The Beacon Bar Bar & Grill at the Beacon Hotel at 17th and Rhode Island NW has permanently closed. (more…)



1506 19th Street, NW

Press Club Cocktail Bar shared last night:

“BIG NEWS!

Tonight is our last Sunday open! Starting next year, we will be open Tuesday through Saturday. Come in and join on for one last Sunday shift and we look forward to hosting you on Tuesday in ‘26!” (more…)



2033 M Street, NW photo courtesy Leading DC

“Bully is a Spanish steakhouse with its feet planted on American ground. It brings the soul of Spain — the fire, the bold flavors, the generosity of the table — and merges it with the energy and pace of dining in America. The cooking is confident, the hospitality is warm, and the room always feels alive. It’s a place built for sharing, gathering, and eating with intention. That’s Bully: Spanish soul, shaped in America.”

Check out the menu here.

From a press release:

Bully Spanish Steakhouse is now open inside the St. Gregory Hotel, introducing a neighborhood-driven Spanish steakhouse rooted in fire-forward cooking, generous hospitality, and a distinctly Washington, D.C. point of view.

At its core, Bully reinterprets the familiar steakhouse format through a Spanish lens. Live-fire grilling anchors the menu, with beef, pork, and seafood cooked simply and confidently, complemented by classic Spanish dishes such as patatas bravas, jamón and Manchego, fideuà, branzino, and picanha. Desserts like Basque cheesecake, flan, and churros round out an experience designed for sharing, repeat visits, and relaxed indulgence. (more…)


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