2208 14th Street, NW previously home to Seven Reason
Thanks to my daughter for the heads up: “Elmina is a contemporary Ghanaian restaurant opening in Washington, DC by celebrated Chef and Restauranteur, Eric Adjepong. Opening January 2025” (more…)
Neighborhoods
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1020 G Street, NW
Thanks to Mark for sending: “It would appear that H&M is relocating to the G Street side of the building, formerly Forever 21 and, before that, West Elm. H&M originally was on the F Street side and is now across the street on 11th. I saw this building permit on the door of the Woodies Building downtown.” (more…)
2601 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Claire for sending: “looks like there’s gonna be a new coffee shop at the corner of 14th and Euclid! Any idea what exactly it’ll be?” (more…)
photo by Pierre Edwards
From a press release:
“Umbrella Art Fair, the massive free event where Washington, DC’s arts scene converges with creative entrepreneurs, global artists and makers in a declaration of artistic independence, returns for its fourth edition Nov. 15-17 in the Union Market District.
The result of a pioneering coalition forged between arts organizations USAN USAN and community and economic development organization EventsDC, as well as developer EDENS, the Union Market District, and others, the Umbrella Art Fair has quickly become a force in Washington’s arts scene and a formidable economic driver for artists and the community.
At the center of this multi-day event is a free, public art fair that has attracted more than 60,000 visitors since Umbrella’s highly successful 2019 launch. This year, the fair will spotlight approximately 100 local, national and global artists and curators over three Union Market venues: Dock 5, the Plaza at the Dock and two retail spaces in the Gables building. (more…)
1524 U Street, NW
If you want to scratch that Eritrean (and Ethiopian) itch while waiting for Keren’s return – check out Abuare Restaurant and Bar on U Street: (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to John for sending the update on Keren: “Demolition for renovation permit for Keren issued in September” (more…)
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3345 14th Street, NW opened here back in 2019
“Creole on 14th is a Louisiana Creole restaurant creating unique dishes and craft cocktails inspired by the diverse cultures and creole cookery of New Orleans.”
Thanks to Joey for sending: “Paper on creole on 14th windows. Are they closed? Looks like replacing drywall? Have you heard anything? (more…)
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1358 Florida Ave, NE
Thanks to SB for sending: “This is the old “This Is Not Normal” building at 1358 Florida Ave NE.” (more…)
2100 P Street, NW previously home to Vintage 78 and Scion and Duck Duck Goose
Thanks to C. for sending: “Old duck duck goose on P has signage up for a Korean spot opening in summer 2025!”
STAY TUNED.
1529 Wisconsin Ave, NW
City Sliders opened here back in the tough days October 2020.
Prior to City Sliders, in my day, the space was home to Zannchi and Yummi Crawfish and Puro Cafe.
Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.