
This rental is located at 875 N Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1699 / 625ft2 – ~Mt Vernon Secret Gem ~Studio in the the Heart of the City 875 N St (more…)

This rental is located at 875 N Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$1699 / 625ft2 – ~Mt Vernon Secret Gem ~Studio in the the Heart of the City 875 N St (more…)

LEON opened their first D.C. location at 1801 L Street, NW back in September.
From a press release:
“District diners seeking “Naturally Fast Food” will soon have a second restaurant to get their LEON fix in D.C. Taking yet another step in their U.S. journey, LEON has signed a lease for a second location at 655 New York Avenue, with the new restaurant opening in late Spring 2019.”
Check out Leon’s Menus here.
LEON will be joining a Compass Coffee and Rumi’s Kitchen at 655 New York Ave, NW. (more…)

901 L Street, NW
From a press release:
“The Delegate, created and managed by Thompson Hospitality, has officially joined Shaw’s exciting restaurant scene just steps away from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and downtown DC’s bustling business district. The 200-seat restaurant offers a new American menu with a modern twist–featuring exceptional entrees, a Chef’s Table weekend brunch buffet, weekday happy hour and private dining space, with convenient valet parking and more.
Connected to the dual-branded Courtyard and Residence Inn Washington Downtown/Convention Center by Marriott on the corner of 9th and L St., the restaurant is open weekdays for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, allowing diners to experience unique appetizers like black sesame ahi tuna or fried green tomatoes with Firefly goat cheese and jalapeno fig jam, or delicious handhelds including a namesake Delegate Burger. Entrées highlight the best of land and sea like beef short ribs with sweet potato puree and green beans, and wild salmon with succotash and crispy lemon pepper chives that are bound to make guests’ mouths water. (more…)

901 New York Avenue, NW
From Acadiana (who opened back in 2005):
“It is with great sadness we announce the closing of Acadiana Restaurant in downtown DC. Acadiana will remain open for a month-long PARDI GRAS to celebrate many wonderful years, and will close permanently after New Year’s Eve as our lease is terminating. (more…)

11th and K Street, NW courtesy The Moxy
From a press release:
“The experiential and spirited Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott International, officially opened its doors to guests and the local Washington D.C. community. The new Moxy D.C. will boldly reinvent the lifestyle hotel experience in the nation’s capital, positioning itself as the ultimate destination for engaging, smart and free-spirited travelers.

Courtesy The Moxy
Partially built within a historic building dating back to 1870, the former home to a Civil War Union General, Moxy D.C. is a hotel that embraces the city’s past with an eye to the future. The hotel’s interior design, led by Dash Design, is industrial chic; where style meets function throughout the 200-room, 14-story hotel situated on 1011 K Street NW in downtown D.C. Polished concrete floors, exposed concrete columns, and open ceilings give way to a vibrant art-filled lobby, featuring original work by local D.C. artist Michael Crossett and a video art installation by international artist Rahul Jhad, winner of the hotel’s #BlankCanvas campaign competition. (more…)

via google maps
A reader reports:
“A woman was sexually assaulted last night around 10:45pm near Logan Circle. She was walking her dog and a man followed her into the driveway of her building just off of 12th St and Mass Ave NW.
The suspect was not caught so people in the area, please be careful and walk with a buddy if possible!”
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a First Degree Sexual Abuse offense that occurred on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in the 1200 block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northwest.
At approximately 10:45 pm, the suspect approached a female victim from behind at the listed location. The suspect sexually assaulted the victim and then fled the scene. (more…)

Rendering via Douglas Development
Thanks to a reader for passing on from Douglas Development’s website:
“Compass Coffee and Rumi’s Kitchen will be among the tenants coming to 655 New York Ave NW in the Mt. Vernon Square.” (more…)

901 L Street, NW
A little update on The Delegate. First off, whoa, quite the transformation of this corner:

9th and L Street, NW
Dag, remember when this whole block was boarded up?

Now hiring – stay tuned!

Sneak peek some eats after the jump. (more…)

615 Eye Street, NW around 6th and I St, NW
Thanks to Claire for sending the coming soon signage for Chaia in Mount Vernon Square next door to Karma Modern Indian Sign says Chaia will be opening in December!!
“Like the Georgetown shop, the brand’s second brick-and-mortar location will feature a menu of made-from-scratch, plant-based tacos, sides and natural beverages in a stylish and inviting setting. (more…)

901 New York Avenue, NW
Thanks to all who messaged me the good news:
“Bagels and Baguettes opened just a couple of days ago at the new location.”
Beloved Bagels & Baguettes closed back in February 2016 at 236 Massachusetts Ave, NE near Union Station. Welcome back B&B, welcome back!!