2009 R Street, NW
Teasim with the preemptive post:
“Friends! Before anyone goes running to the rumor mill…
This banner is 29 years old!
It needs replacing!
We’re still here.
New banner coming this week.
(But yes, as ever, please support the local businesses you want to see in the world.)❤️✌🏼”
29 years!?! Amazing. And PHEW.
3504 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“Cork Cleveland Park will have 20 seats in its street-level wine bar and retail area, a mezzanine-level tasting room with an additional 15 seats for wine classes, tastings, and private events, as well as storefront outdoor seating for 8. Gross and Pitts tapped acclaimed local DC firm, Gronning Architects (who also worked on Cork 14th and Cork Spring Valley), to curate the layout and design of the new project.” (more…)
1726 Connecticut Ave, NW
Bon Beke’s opened in the former Bethesda Bagels space back in August 2024.
You can see their menu here.
Thanks to Sam for sending:
“I’m counting SIX DC Health Rodent Control vehicles on Columbia Road at Belmont! Make that a total of TEN vehicles now working Mintwood Place!!!”
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, release more black rat snakes!!
Renderings are courtesy Wardman Park
From a press release:
“Carmel Partners announced today the start of pre-leasing for Aerie, the first residential tower to open at Wardman Park, a reimagined, 9.5-acre landmark property now home to a resort-style residential oasis.
Set atop one of the city’s highest elevations in Woodley Park, Wardman Park is defined by its lush green spaces, panoramic city views and direct access to Rock Creek Park, and is home to two distinctive and adjoining residential towers: Aerie and Zephyr. Aerie, the first tower to deliver, promises residents refined interiors, including spacious three-bedroom residences well-suited for families, unparalleled views of the city’s landmarks and high-end amenities within a serene, park-like setting. (more…)
3107 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
The liquor license placard at Suns Cinema says: (more…)
1345 Connecticut Ave, NW
I thought the Wok and Roll Bar and Lounge plans may have been stalled but walking by the other day the door was open and there is MAJOR work going on inside the former Big Hunt space. Sadly for karaoke fans, still a LONG ways to go: (more…)
1700 M Street, NW at 17th Street
“The space will be home to Uchi, the nontraditional Japanese restaurant founded in 2003 by James Beard Award-winning Chef Tyson Cole with seven locations nationwide. It is set to open in late fall 2025.”
The placard says: (more…)
El Centro opened their Georgtown location at 1218 Wisconsin Ave, NW in the old Third Edition space back in 2013! They closed their Logan Circle location back in 2020.
“Dear PoPville,
El Centro is closing – they already have an auction set up. looking through the pictures I found at least one with El Centro’s logo:
(plus there’s a lot of Day of the Dead skulls, etc.).” (more…)
709 H Street, NE previously home to Po Boy Jim’s
From an email:
“Tiffany’s has scheduled their soft opening for this Saturday June 14th. The soft opening launch will last until the 21st June and we will be open 5 to 10pm.” [Ed. Note: Will update when regular hours are launched.]
Reservations can be made at 571-421-0436.
Check out the menus:
Tiffany’s Bar & Bistro – Food Menu
Tiffany’s Bar & Bistro_Beers Menu
Tiffany’s Bar & Bistro_Dessert Menu
Tiffany’s Bar & Bistro_Wine & Cocktail Menu
A few more photos: (more…)