photo by Mike Fuentes Photography

From a press release:

“L’Ardente (200 Massachusetts Ave. NW) has begun serving brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, when diners can enjoy a thoughtful collection of L’Ardente favorites from the lunch and dinner menus along with several dishes crafted specially for brunch. Read More

photo by Scott Suchman

From an email:

“Petite Cerise, a new concept from Jeremiah Langhorne and Alex Zink of D.C.’s highly lauded The Dabney, is set to open its doors tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14.

Translated to “little cherry,” the highly anticipated restaurant provides guests with French-inspired, all-day dining influenced by their travels and love of classic French technique. Part casual neighborhood café, part energetic bistro, the restaurant was designed to encourage the French way of living and enjoying life, or “joie de vivre”. Read More

9th Street, NW between L and M

Thanks to all who emailed/messaged us this insanity: “Have no idea how this happened. 9th & M NW DC, 12:30 PM” Read More

99 H Street, NW

Walmart opened here back in 2013. Thanks to Hunter for sending: Read More

1010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW

Thanks to Jared for sharing: “looks like something called G.O.A.T Room is replacing Bolt Burgers at 1010 Massachusetts Ave NW”

The liquor license placard for G.O.A.T Room says: Read More

From Events DC:

“This message provides an update regarding the streetscape construction activity underway through October 2023 on the exterior of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This construction includes removal of existing trees, pavers and base material where the new planters will be installed. New trees will be planted during the spring planting season. In the interest of public safety during this process, bicycle racks are cordoning off the work area which includes the curb lane and a portion of the sidewalk, while allowing for pedestrian access.

Construction work on N Street (between 7th and 9th Streets, NW) will conclude by the end of March 2023.

The next phase of the work will begin February 17 through the end of May 2023 on the 1200 block of 9th Street (between M and N Streets, NW). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has issued a permit to the contractor for temporary occupancy of the bike lane in this area. Bicycle rack barriers will be put in place on February 16.

Construction on this portion of 9th Street will be conducted in two phases: Read More

formerly home to Mike Isabella’s Arroz

STK, “modern steakhouse and a chic lounge”, had a brief run back in 2014-2016 in Dupont at 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW (RIP California Pizza Kitchen, currently home to City Tap House). A liquor license placard at the old Mike Isabella spot at the Marriott Marquis Hotel, for STK Steakhouse says:

“A class “C” steakhouse Restaurant with 100 seats inside the premises and a Total Occupancy Load of 213. Sidewalk Café with 76 seats and a Total Occupancy Load of 83. Read More

Thanks to Michael for sharing the update. This CVS originally posted it would be closing February 2nd. Read More

1121 9th Street, NW

Thanks to CA for sending. Check out their menu here.

DC Chi Pie’s website says:

“The Washington Post says “DC Chi Pie is heaven sent: Deep dish pizza with a local touch” and we couldn’t agree more. We are a family business and our founders were born and raised right here in Washington, DC. Read More

1015 1/2 7th Street, NW

Thanks to CA for sending: “Saw this on 7th next to Pearl’s today. New to me.

Northern Liberty’s website says:

“Neighborhood bar in the heart of Washington D.C.
Opening at 5:00 PM” Read More