1309 5th Street NE photo by Eric
@capitolhillphil shared the news last week: “Yasmine Union Market is done. Clearing out their space. Opened Oct 2022.” (more…)
Neighborhoods
805 V Street, NW, Haikan just before opening back in 2016
Thanks to all who passed on to us the sad news from Haikan:
“After almost 10 years in Shaw, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our beloved Haikan.
The challenges of food costs, Initiative 82 and the economic climate in the city brought us to this decision.
Our last day of service will be Saturday, May 3, 2025. (more…)
DC Fire and EMS reports:
“Update Working Fire 1900 block Vermont Ave NW, although several additional units were requested, a 2nd Alarm was not called. Approx 15 units & 75 personnel on scene. All visible fire extinguished and extension halted. No report of injuries.” (more…)
3401 M Street, NW
Thanks to T. for sending the Amorino Gelato news from M Street in Georgetown.
Stay tuned for an opening date!
“Dear PoPville,
As the 6-year anniversary of the work order to fix the torn net approaches, DPR has continued to refuse to address this dangerous situation. I am attaching DGS Oversight Hearing Testimony (PDF) I submitted at a February oversight hearing. Having received no response to my questions, last week I contacted the Office of Risk Management. Less than 24 hours later, the Tort Liability Program Administrator and Assistant Deputy General Counsel in the Office of Risk Management responded (this is a direct quote with names omitted):
“I learned about this issue late in the day yesterday…[names omitted]…We all agree this is a safety issue that must be repaired.”
Unfortunately, (more…)
934 Palmer Alley, NW opened here in 2015
A reader reports: “Fig & Olive is closing permanently. Sunday is the last day. Employees were told on Friday.”
Who can forget…
While their website is still working, calls to the restaurant do not connect with a live human. Stay tuned.
1100 15th Street, NW
Thanks to Ian for sending the ISLA news. (more…)
1128 H Street, NE previously home to Naby’s Island (Jamaican), Cusbah (Indian), and most recently Hakuna Matata (East African)
Thanks to H Street NE for the heads about Feru Ethiopian Cuisine: (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Been a minute since we last checked in on Keren but I’m happy to report I ran into one of the owners over the weekend who tells me that they are now hoping to reopen in July!
He did express a bit of frustration over the permitting process and (more…)
3000 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Bruce for the update:
“Good news. Signage is up, across from the Zoo in Cleveland/ Woodley Park, for a new Mika’s Neapolitan Pizza. There is no indication of an opening date.”
A peek inside reveal it’s still got a LONG road to go: (more…)