1601 14th Street, NW at Q Street
Been getting tons of reports recently. One reader writes yesterday:
“Here is the current situation outside of Le Diplomate right now (see above). A handful of people are protesting. Here is the flyer they are giving out: (more…)
2108 8th Street, NW previously home to Roy Boys
From a press release:
“Michelin-starred chef Elias Taddesse brings two of his most celebrated culinary ventures under one roof with the debut of Mélange Foods, Inc., opening May 12, 2025 in the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
This multi-concept space marks the return of Mélange and Doro Soul Food, with a third concept—Moya, a blend of Ethiopian and Mexican cuisines—set to open later this spring. More than a restaurant, Mélange Foods, Inc. is an incubator for cultural expression through food that reflects Taddesse’s French culinary training, East African heritage, and vision to create a hub where bold flavors, personal storytelling, and community converge. (more…)
3414 11th Street, NW
Thanks to Jeremy for sending us the great news yesterday:
“Longtime vacant property 3414 11th St NW next to Queen’s English has been sold and a full gut renovation is underway. (more…)
3519 Connecticut Avenue, NW photos by Tyler
From Wonder:
“Wonder, a new kind of food hall with dozens of locations in the Northeast, including across New York and Philadelphia, is excited to announce the arrival of seven locations in DC, Maryland and Virginia.
The openings will kick off with the launch of a DC flagship in June in the popular 14th Street corridor (at 1925 14th Street NW), followed by locations in Rosslyn, West End, College Park, Cleveland Park (see photo above), Reston and Franconia. In the DC market, Wonder is proudly partnering with DC Central Kitchen, the city’s iconic nonprofit and social enterprise that combats hunger and poverty through job training and job creation. (more…)
photos courtesy Cafe Fiorello
From Cafe Fiorello:
“Café Fiorello, a cherished New York City institution known for its famed antipasto bar, house-made pastas, and warm hospitality, is proud to announce the opening of its Washington, D.C. location on May 21st. Located just steps from the White House and The U.S. Capitol at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Café Fiorello will bring a storied legacy to one of the city’s most historic corridors where diners can experience the classic flavors of New York’s Upper West Side. (more…)
1826 Columbia Road, NW
Espanol is coming back to Columbia Road!! Back in 2017 this space was home to El Rincon Espanol which closed and then became home to Morgana Italian restaurant, briefly.
Looks like Espanol is coming back – stay tuned for Meson Espanol!
1770 Euclid Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
There was a creep outside of The Line this morning visibly “pleasuring himself” from his car while watching us women working from our laptops. (more…)
Thanks to M. for sending:
“Wanted to update that Letena is applying for alcohol license and I am assuming to have a distillery from Ethiopia from what I gathered for this poster (above).” (more…)
2928 Georgia Avenue, NW photo courtesy Feldman Ruel
Or scuttlebutt confirmed as we say in the business!
From a press release:
“Feldman Ruel, a leading commercial real estate firm in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, is pleased to announce the $1,400,000 sale of 2928 Georgia Avenue NW, a 3,172-square-foot, single-story restaurant property most recently occupied by NuVegan Café. The buyer, Brian Chinn and his family—the owners of Negril Jamaican Eatery—will relocate their long-running Georgia Avenue location to the new site after more than three decades on the Howard University campus. (more…)
Wowza, thanks to KATO for sharing their “new concept for the future of RFK Stadium, reimagined by KATO, an architecture and urban design firm. KATO sees the opportunity to transform RFK into a national stadium on the scale of Wembley — a landmark venue that could serve as a home for major sporting events, concerts, and civic gatherings in the heart of the nation’s capital.”
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