photo by Nick Smith
Nick writes: “The 2024 Dupont Circle “DC Holiday Market” from @DupontCircleBID @DMMevents is so embarrassing. Was hoping the new one is better! The dupont one is the same stuff as the old downtown one just crammed into a way smaller space.” (more…)
Thanks to J. for sending: “Another CVS bites the dust – 19th and Penn NW. sign says closing in December but multiple shelves are completely empty.” (more…)
2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
This space. Well this space. This space has seen a lot of action. That’s all I have to say about that. Woof.
We first heard about Connect Cafe coming here back in April but I don’t think it ever did open, despite the proper sign.
For those keeping track: (more…)
1150 First Street, NE
Thanks to Dougie for confirming the Chipotle actually really did open: (more…)
1813 – 1815 M Street, NW
Ed. Note: Back in October we shared a listing about Ozio being for sale at the same address. The listing is still live but maybe it sold? Or maybe their just taking over the rooftop?
The liquor license placard for Onyx Rooftop Lounge says: (more…)
2471 18th Street, NW most recently home to Tight Five Pub and before them Smoke and Barrel and, of course, the long time home of Asylum before that
Yo!! Oh my goodness. I was lucky enough to catch one of Hi Fi‘s owners, Tyler (super cool guy, totally unpretentious, very very promising for this joint), on my Saturday walkabout and he invited me in for a little tour and chat. All I can say is that the Gods are kind once again because this place sounds absolutely awesome. If all goes well they should be soft opening on Wednesday (will update if any of that changes.) Here’s a very rough look of what’s to come (art by Tyler.) And yes there will be burgers (more…)
3925 14th Street, NW previously home to Salt & Pepper Grill II and Goody’s Carry Out before that
Thanks to Tamara for sending: “New dumpling place opening up on 14th and Shepherd NW!!” (more…)
Thanks to Alisa for sending the new pizza box receptacles from 18th Street, NW: (more…)
2404 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
From a press release:
“Chef Danny Lledó, owner and creative mind behind Washington, DC’s internationally renowned Spanish restaurant Xiquet announced today a forthcoming second restaurant, situated on the first floor of his intimate restaurant space in the Glover Park neighborhood. El Taller del Xiquet (pronounced “el ta-YER del chee-KETT”), or Xiquet’s Workshop, will take over the street-level space of Lledó’s Michelin-starred fine dining destination. (more…)
5300 South Dakota Ave NE
From an email:
“The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is proud to announce the grand opening of ALDI at Art Place at Fort Totten, delivering an affordable, high-quality grocery store to the greater Northeast D.C. community. (more…)