5300 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
This is the one across the street from Trader Joe’s and around the corner from Total Wine.
“Lightning-fast food delivery, takeout, and dine-in from iconic restaurants, all in one place. Order multiple restaurants at once for lunch and dinner.”
You can see Wonder’s options here.
Grand Opening Week: (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Scott for sending: “Cheesecake Factory getting cleaned out.”
The Cheesecake Factory’s last day was January 24, 2026. Helluva run. HELLUVA run.
Not sure if this will scratch that itch but Scott also sends what’s coming across the street: (more…)
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“COMING SOON – FEB 2026”
Thanks to our eyes in Friendship Heights, Scott. for sending the new WONDER signage that has sprouted in Friendship Heights (across the street from Trader Joe’s and around the corner from Total Wine.)
“Friendship Heights, meet your cravings expert (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
With one hand they give you a Trader Joe’s and dazzle you with a Total Wine and with the other they rip away a beloved legend…
Thanks to everyone who sent the sad news about the Cheesecake Factory’s coming closure in Friendship Heights: (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to Scott for sending from outside the Trader Joe’s opening this morning in Friendship Heights: “The calm before the storm of prepared snacks.”
And so closes the circle from scuttlebutt to open. Huzzah! (more…)
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Huzzah!!
Thanks to Kent for sending the official opening date from Trader Joe’s in Friendship Heights.
December 4th 8:55am it is! Wait what? 8:55 is interesting but I’ll take it!
5100 Wisconsin Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
As a Friendship Heights resident, I’m very excited for Trader Joe’s (and bummed it looks like we’ll have to wait till after Thanksgiving!), and am also hoping that Total Wine brings folks to the area and helps breathe some more life into it.
But I’m concerned about the impact on my beloved Rodman’s. (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to ZC for the Friendship Heights Trader Joe’s Update:
“I spoke with a TJ employee who had stocked the Friendship Heights TJs this morning. He said that they were waiting on the Certificate of Occupancy to open and suggested it would be after Thanksgiving. He also said they still do not have their Alcohol License. Here is to more waiting.”
Stay tuned.
5441 Wisconsin Ave
From Clyde’s:
“Clyde’s of Chevy Chase is getting an update. Our renovations are underway, and we’re looking forward to unveiling a fresh new look soon. Clyde’s of Chevy Chase will be closed until Wednesday, November 5. (more…)
5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Update: A reader reports, “My inside source says Wednesday is the tentative opening date.” Stay tuned for confirmation on that date.
Checking in on Trader Joe’s cont.
Thanks to Stuart (and others) for sending a peek inside: (more…)