Photo by Jonathan Edelman
Thanks to all who messaged us. The New Washington Land Company tweeted on Friday: “Something exciting is happening at our main office – we can’t wait for the final result! In the meantime, feel free to stop by our office at 1606 17th ST NW to watch @kaliqcustoms (Kaliq N. Crosby) in action!” (more…)
From CHIKO:
“A week-long celebration of all things dumplings!
Dumpling Week Monday 3/15 – Sunday 3/21
Chef/Owner Scott Drewno “dumplings equal joy”
Chef/Owner Danny Lee “the world needs dumplings” (more…)
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Update on Mari Vanna’s reopening date:
“Oh yes, yes! You heard it whispered, you heard it said, you heard it from me and you heard it from friends.
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Mari Vanna is finally opening its doors!
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Write it down! Do you have a pen?
Thursday, March 4th. (more…)
1825 M Street, NW
From a press release:
“SIGN OF THE WHALE, is pleased to announce it reopened on Wednesday, February 10th. Sign of the Whale, the D.C. institution known for decades as the ultimate intern hang out, has closed and reopened its doors more than a couple of times. Now under new ownership, what was once a dive bar is maturing into a gathering space where those same interns, now grown professionals, and new D.C. residents alike can get a touch of nostalgia, grab a crafted cocktail, draft beers, and bites. Owners of Nero, one of the top wine bars/lounges in Washington, D.C., are the new proprietors of Sign of the Whale and have created a unique style of contemporary American cuisine with Latin and Asian influences for everyone’s pallet. (more…)
Sounds like they opened around January 4th. You can find more info on their Instagram account. (more…)
2200 P Street, NW
I keep forgetting to post these. Thanks to all who’ve messaged us.
Thomas reports: “final touches going up on the new Shell station at 2200 P, incl. 8+ ULTRA BRIGHT lights on the lot. They’re hideous & completely clash with the character & historic charm of the globe lights on the station. They’re also a nuisance & light up my apt at night” (more…)
1141 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Good news from Mari Vanna:
“My dear friends,
As you all know, last spring Mari Vanna closed its doors. It was a very sad time for our DC team, and we were sad to be missing from your lives at such trying times.
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Why did this happen? Because, despite trying their best, the franchise holders could not weather the pandemic. We know many thought that this is the sad end for Mari Vanna’s beloved home in DC.
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But Mari Vanna’s core team has never been the ones to shy away from a challenge. (more…)
courtesy CHIKO
From an email:
“Due to the overwhelming success of our Lunar New Year Brunch, we’ll be offering dim sum service at both CHIKO Dupont and Bethesda moving forward. Guests will be able to enjoy said dishes via contactless pickup or delivery on weekends from 11 AM-3 PM, with the option of choosing 3 for $20, 5 for $32, 7 for $45 or order a la carte. The menu is as follows: (more…)
2100 P Street, NW
Thanks to Allison for sending word about Vintage78 “Just walked by, signage is off, doors are locked and Mail is piled up”
Vintage78’s last social media posts are from December though their website still has a note announcing a temporary closure. Stay tuned.
Just before opening in 2019: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
The chef-owner of Pesce in Dupont Circle, Andrew La Porta, suddenly passed away on Friday, Feb 5th. He is survived by his wife and two small children. It seems they’re closing the restaurant according to a report. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family. I wonder if you can post something to let the community know and support his family? Thank you very much.”
via GoFundMe
From the GoFundMe:
“Andrew La Porta passed away of natural causes on Friday, February 5th, 2021. He was only 48 years old. (more…)
