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EXCLUSIVE UPDATE: “Buffalo Billiards Bucks the Trend With 2026 Reopening on 14th Street” See all the info about what’s coming (back) this Spring!!

By Prince Of Petworth


1835 14th Street, NW

This morning we broke the news about Buffalo Billiards coming back to DC on 14th Street in the old Source Theatre space. Now we got all the details from the owners:

“At a time when many restaurants and nightlife venues are scaling back or closing, one of Washington’s most beloved establishments is making a confident return. Buffalo Billiards, the iconic bar and entertainment venue that served the city for 25 years in Dupont Circle, will reopen in Spring 2026 at 1835 14th Street NW. (more…)

European wine bar and restaurant, Maison Bar à Vins, Opens this Saturday!! From the folks behind Lapis/Lapop, Lutèce, and Pascual!!

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Deb Lindsey

From an email:

“Opening Date: 9/13/25

Hours: Open Wednesday – Sunday. Wed, Thurs, Sunday: 5pm-10pm full menu, 10-11 late night menu.
Friday, Saturday: 5-11 full menu, 11-12 late night menu. Bar stays open 1 hr after late night menu

About Maison Bar à Vins:

Nestled in a nineteenth century, four-story brownstone in Washington D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood is Maison Bar à Vins, a French-inspired wine and cocktail bar and full restaurant. “Maison” is the latest venture of The Popal Group (TPG), D.C.’s Afghan family-run, boutique hospitality group behind award-winning restaurant concepts Lapis, Lutèce, Pascual, and LaPop. Maison will combine the classic elements of a traditional European bar à vins with an extensive natural wine list, exceptional dishes and cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere that allows guests to get a casual bite and drink or linger into the evening with a full meal or drinks. (more…)

DEVELOPING: Pho House & Banhi Mi Eatery Cafe Opening Soon on U Street! Wait, What?

By Prince Of Petworth


925 U Street, NW at Vermont Ave

Thanks to J. and M. for sending: “New sign spotted at U and Vermont! At the defunct crab house at Vermont and U across from Service Bar. Or…maybe not. My husband pointed out to me that this is the name of the Vietnamese spot further east at 634 Florida. No clue what the sign is doing here!” (more…)

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