1835 18th Street, NW
Thanks to Rob and Carlos for sending: “A sneak peek at Lauriol Plaza’s reopening plans. As seen from the alley behind their parking lot.”
From Lauriol Plaza: ”
We are happy to announce that we are opening back our restaurant for lunch and dinner, starting May 29 at 11:30 am. (more…)
1803 Connecticut Ave, NW via Take 5 Meditation
Thanks to a reader for “passing on the closure of the Take 5 Meditation studio in Dupont (DC’s Premiere Meditation Only Studio). A huge loss for the community, and one that will be felt for a long time.”
From Take 5:
“It is with a heart full of love, and great memories that we announce that Take Five Meditation will not be re-opening. (more…)
1350 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Update: thanks to Ian for sending the photo above confirming Panera Dupont has permanently closed.
A reader reports:
“I am (was) an employee at the Dupont Circle Panera. The one right across from Krispy Kreme! I just got a call from my manager that the store can’t survive any longer, and it will be shutting down. I didn’t receive an exact date as to when operations will be 100% offline. Up until this point they’ve been working with a skeleton crew of a manager and one single employee.”
And thanks to Denis for sending something to keep an eye on from the Wall Street Journal:
“The U.S. division of bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien filed for bankruptcy protection as pandemic restrictions continue to wreak havoc on fast-casual dining chains.”
1901 Q Street, NW
Earlier this month there were concerns about what was going on inside Diego’s. Thanks to Paul for sending the photo above announcing a Friday reopening. Updates if they are indeed allowed to open this Friday.
1513 17th Street, NW
From Duke’s:
“It’s a very busy week at Duke’s Grocery in Dupont Circle. Today, the gastropub launches a Pappy Van Winkle Charity Auction to raise money for So Others Might Eat (SOME), opens a Spirits Shop and announces plans to grill full Memorial Day Weekend platters on the patio.
For the charity auction, donors can select the Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year or the Van Winkle Special Reserve 12 Year. 100% of auction proceeds will be donated to SOME. Speaking of bourbon, Duke’s also opens a Spirits Shop, with kits available. For example, the Botanist Gin Martini Pack comes with two Stölzle crystal martini glasses, stainless steel shaker and deluxe stirrer. Limited edition bottles from Blanton’s, Eagle Rare and Weller are also available.
This weekend, a huge smoker takes over the front patio facing 17th Street for a traditional Memorial Day Weekend cookout. (more…)
Bagels Etc. at 2122 P Street, NW
Now more than ever.
Will with the very important heads up last night:
“As a heads up to anyone in the DuPont area–P Street Bagels is still open and seems like they could use some help. One of the owners said sales way down (as you can imagine). (more…)
1517 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Oh no!!! Thanks to all who messaged us the Washington Business Journal article by Alex Koma:
“It’s official: Kramerbooks owner Steve Salis says he’s ready to move the hybrid bookshop-cafe out of its Dupont Circle home.
He doesn’t have a new location to announce yet, but this would mark the end of Kramer’s 44-year run in the neighborhood.”
STAY TUNED.
18th and S Street, NW
Thanks to Watson for sending what looks like an oven under there: “construction signs on 18th and S at the old Rosemary’s Thyme Bistro!”
Back in February which feels like a million years ago, we posted confirmation about Pupatella taking over the old Rosemarys Thyme space.
Stay tuned.
1214 18th Street, NW
Thanks to TE for sending the Chick Fil A opening news for Downtown/Dupont.
