410 7th Street, NW
Hill Country opened here with great fanfare back in 2011. There were strong opinions about their BBQ. Thanks to a tipster for letting me know and I have now confirmed that Hill Country is closing next Friday, March 28th. (more…)
Neighborhoods
“Bar Angie’s Lobster Frites, burrata flatbread, Angie Chop and Caesar Salad by Nader Chehade / ENN Photos”
From a press release:
“The restaurant group behind Dupont Circle’s lively, packed Greek restaurant Balos is bringing its next neighborhood staple to West End this Spring, when it opens Bar Angie, a chic, day-to-night bistro inspired by classic New York bistros and infused with European flair. Refined but cozy, and featuring live music several nights a week, Bar Angie is certain to become a destination for those looking for a transportive night out.
Doug Robinson and Mia at 1331 14th Street, NW photos courtesy Drew Mitchell
The following was written by the building’s new owners, Drew Mitchell:
“Twenty years ago, my late husband, Bill Fischer, and I bought the “Jensen’s Brake Service” building at 1333 14th Street NW from Lee and Phyllis Jensen. They entrusted us to restore their large, mixed-use building so that we could have a home for my branding company, Fathom Creative, an event venue called Fathom Gallery, and our personal residence on the top. (Later, we invited Slipstream Coffee to utilize the front retail space, which as you know, moved up the street this past Fall). We made the facade come to life and we carefully incorporated a lot of the brake shop artifacts into the building’s interior. Our efforts earned a spread in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s magazine, and much more importantly, high fives from Lee and Phyllis.
Our next-door neighbor was Monarch Novelties, a wholesale carnival supply store owned by another longstanding DC family, the Robinsons. They had 11 children, (more…)
300 Tingey Street, SE
Thanks to Nick for sending:
“Taqueria Xochi Mexican eatery with booze permits in the works; coming to Navy Yard between Nandos and Bluejacket.” (more…)
801 H Street, NE
Thanks to AB for the Aldi update:
“According to a staffer at the 17th St store, the H St location will be opening at “the end of April,” and the 17th St location will be remaining open.” (more…)
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Thanks to Sean LeDonne for sending/suggesting:
“I believe the stairwell that opened last year that connects the MBT almost directly to Florida should officially be called the PaNoMa Canal. (more…)
1700 New Jersey Avenue, NW at R Street. Previously home to BKK
Thanks to Brandon for sharing:
“Maman Joon in Truxton closed. Definitely closed for good – removed all the Maman Joon branding from the building.” (more…)
2100 P Street, NW previously home to Vintage 78 and Scion and Duck Duck Goose
Thanks to Allison for sending: “Looks like Onggi on P Street is in its soft opening and formally opens April 1.”
Check out their menus here.
“We are currently in our soft opening phase, offering an exclusive first look at Onggi’s menu and dining experience.” (more…)
781 7th Street, NW previously home to Tom’s Watch Bar, briefly and Circa and Zengo
Back in September we learned of the, what shall henceforth forever be known as, the Miracle on 7th Street.
Council member Christina Henderson shares the big update:
“It’s bacccckkkk! Fuddruckers officially opens in Chinatown March 20, (more…)
2015 14th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I just wanted to give you a heads up. There is a new license DC medical dispensary that just opened. The Box 2015 14th St. (more…)