3409 Connecticut Ave, NW
Taking the sting out of the SakuSaku news a bit, is this coffee pop up coming to Femme Fatale a few doors down the strip.
Kicks off December 5th-7th: (more…)
Neighborhoods
2442 18th Street, NW
Last Monday a reader wrote: “Almost afraid to ask, but anyone know what’s up with Bukom Cafe in Adams Morgan? Hours have been sporadic for a while but I haven’t seen it open in days.”
Good news for Bukom fans!! Bukom Cafe is coming back!! (more…)
3417 Connecticut Ave, NW
A lot of ups and downs at this space but SakuSaku Flakerie will for sure be missed here. Unclear if the Turkish place coming next door will be taking over this space too but we’ll be sure to update when construction begins.
You can see SakuSaku Flakerie’s parting note: (more…)
Courtesy of OMA+OLIN. Check out the interactive rendering here
Statement from Scott Kratz, President & CEO of Building Bridges Across the River and Founding Director of 11th Street Bridge Park:
“We’re thrilled to share that last week, the DC Council voted unanimously to facilitate the transfer of three acres of National Park Service land that will become 11th St Bridge Park to the District government, officially putting us on track for a groundbreaking in 2026. (more…)
1734 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to a tipster for sending word about Across the Pond closing on Connecticut. Word on the street is that they’ll be moving to a new location but details are thin. Apparently they’ll be staying in the neighborhood so stay tuned for more details soon. (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on the update from the owner of Keren. There was some small damage as a result of the nearby fire over Thanksgiving Day. Fortunately the damage was minor and will only take a few days to fix. Keren will be back in business soon so STAY TUNED FOR A REOPENING DATE!!
1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“After more than 25 years as Café Divan, the space at 1834 Wisconsin Ave NW is being revived as OTTO, a modern Mediterranean restaurant. We’re now in the final stages of preparation and plan to open in early January. (more…)
3226 11th Street, NW
Um, remember the drama at Johnny’s All American? Well, things have taken a turn…
Readers report:
“The owner of Johnny’s All American is claiming our ANC commissioner got recalled and replaced by him.”
“You’ve covered the Johnnys drama already. But now Branden from Johnnys has declared not only that he is running against the current commissioner… (more…)
1601 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Jason for sending: ” Le Dip streatery coming down this morning.”
So much for that emergency legislation…for some anyway.
Helluva run: (more…)