Thanks to Will for sharing with us:
“Good news for the Friendship Heights metro station. They are finally working on the entrance that used to go by the Mazza Gallarie McDonalds and now goes next to Total Wine.”
Friendship Heights
5471 Wisconsin Ave
From a press release:
“CCLC announces that The Collection at Chevy Chase will welcome two new restaurants from Metropolitan Hospitality Group (MHG) in the fourth
quarter of 2026. The investment brings two distinctly different dining experiences by one of the D.C. region’s most established hospitality operators to Maryland for the first time. MHG is bringing a new location of Open Road, its beloved American restaurant and gathering place, to 5471 Wisconsin Avenue with a nautical spin, alongside an entirely new concept: Cove, an all-day cafe and wine bar, that will make its debut at The Collection. Together, the dual restaurant openings represent a significant expansion for MHG and a strong signal of confidence in Friendship Heights, as the locally owned hospitality group extends beyond its existing D.C. and Northern Virginia footprint. (more…)
5471 Wisconsin Ave
Oof following on the heel of the Junction Bistro and Bar recent closing in Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase comes word of Hunter’s Hound closing right around the corner from them: (more…)
Alas all is not aces in Friendship Heights/Chevy Chase, MD. Thanks to J. for sending: “Head up on another closing: Junction Chevy Chase‘s last day is Friday.” (more…)
5481 Wisconsin Ave
From an email:
“Le Creuset will be opening its 76th store at The Collection Chevy Chase, bringing the iconic French cookware brand’s colorful enameled cast iron, exceptional craftsmanship, and timeless design to the Chevy Chase community. Doors open August 28th, just in time for fall entertaining season.
To mark the occasion, the Chevy Chase location will feature limited-time promotions and special gift-with-purchase offers to help make the opening celebration even more memorable.
The grand opening celebration will begin on September 10th (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
These cameras were put up in Friendship Heights by the Barrow building. Apparently (more…)
5000 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Back in February 2025 we wondered whether Rome Pizza & Sub (Friendship/Tenley/”Friendlytown”) Temporarily closed or “Temporarily closed”? We were overjoyed to learn that they had reopened in April 2025.
Alas, Thanks to Mark for sending on the sad news: (more…)
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Last we heard back in May, the old Crunch space was possibly going to become a bookstore. Sadly that has fallen through. HOWEVER, and I suppose this a bit niche, I hear that an upscale squash studio is now likely taking the space.
Any squash players in PoPville?
STAY TUNED.
Wisconsin and Western Ave, NW
I’m hearing from a very good source that a Barnes and Noble bookstore is looking to come to the building where Total Wine is located. Waiting on confirmation but I think they would do very well there!
Barnes and Noble is slowing reemerging on the DC scene with relatively recent (re) openings in Georgetown (2024) and Penn Quarter (January 2026.)
STAY TUNED.
4400 Fessenden Street, NW
“Throughout the pandemic, people in the neighborhood were creative. Little Gallery is a place where people’s creativity can be appreciated and inspire others.”
God I love the Little Gallery on Fessenden – the current turtle display is just aces: (more…)