4th and New York Ave, NW
At 3am a reader reports “from the corner of New York Ave and 4th NW — 4 car pileup, 2 cars on fire, one of which is in a homeless encampment. (more…)
Mount Vernon Squangle
1023 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Ben for sending:
“it looks like the Compass Coffee at 1023 7th NW might be reopening soon. I walked by yesterday and the lights were on and some bags of coffee were on a table. First time I’ve seen signs of life since it closed last year. (more…)
1017 7th Street, NW via Pearl’s Bagels
Pearl’s Bagels looking good!
“Best bagels in the world (according to our parents)”
Check out their menu here.
photo by Lauren Parnell Marino
From the Mayor’s Office yesterday:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated the reopening of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and joined Events DC in announcing the addition of two locally-owned vendors inside the Convention Center, Ben’s Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.
“We have been inviting people to come back and experience DC, and it is always important to us that visitors are able to experience the real DC. It doesn’t get more DC than Ben’s Chili Bowl or a whole shop filled with items made by DC creatives,” said Mayor Bowser. “Spread the word: DC is open and so is our Convention Center.”
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center opens ahead of two major conventions, Otakon and Awesome Con. (more…)
Thanks to quickdraw for sending from Mount Vernon Square.
5th and K Street, NW. Photo by Hunter K
Jeremy writes: “According to Rebel Taco’s website, they plan to have a location there”
Original plans were for a Stellina Pizzeria there. Not clear if that fell through or if the tacos are coming here or next door. (more…)
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9th and L Street, NW formerly cup café/breakwell’s coffee shop
Thanks to Tony for sending. There will be no further updates.
rear 200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW Photo by Zane Law
Thanks to Zane for sharing: “What is this gorilla doing in downtown DC?”
Just Capital Crossing having fun (see what restaurants are coming there here. Back in 2019 they also randomly displaced some animal sculptures. (more…)
200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, NW
It’s been a minute since we checked in on Capitol Crossing and my goodness a lot has changed. We’ve come a long way from the animal sculptures and Eataly rumors.
Restaurants coming are Love, Makoto, The Ardent, Tatte Bakery & Cafe, and Bar Spero: (more…)
photo by Zeph Colombatto
From a press release:
“Richard Sandoval Hospitality, the group behind El Centro D.F., Toro Toro, La Sandia, and more, is pleased to unveil dLeña ROJA, a mezcal lounge beneath dLeña Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina & Mezcaleria, opening Friday, June 11.
Perfect for intimate gatherings, wedding welcome drinks, a birthday celebration, and more, dLeña ROJA comfortably accommodates up to 90 guests standing and 50 guests seated, and is designed by PETERMAX Co. Created to evoke a timeless space, dLeña ROJA can be accessed from a stairwell in dLeña or from a private entrance on 5th Street NW for distinguished guests looking for a bit more privacy. Lavish leather banquettes line the walnut fluted tambour clad walls, creating a warm and cozy environment. The art and decor were locally sourced from second-hand stores around DC and internationally from South America, India, and Mexico, including intricate wall hangings created by artisans in Querétaro. (more…)