From a press release:
“The Washington Capitals and The Wharf announced today the Capitals Winter at the Wharf, taking place now through Feb. 22 (more…)
Neighborhoods
300 Neal Place, NE
Man, it’s been a minute since we’ve had a poke patrol…
Thanks to Debra, Nicole and Jenaye for sending: “Signage for Abunai Pokè just came up in NoMa where Theory residences are by La Cosecha” (more…)
920 Massachusetts Ave, NW
First Firehook and now this… Thanks to Dave for passing on the sad news:
“another closing restaurant in Mt Vernon Triangle. According to the Owner, this Friday is supposed to be the last day for West Wing Cafe located at 920 Massachusetts Ave NW.” (more…)
1415 H Street, NE (back in the day)
From an email:
“The Fry Station has leased the space. Fry Station specializes in fried fish. They currently have a food trailer. They are going to build out the space and will open late 2025.” (more…)
Thanks to G. for the update: “Hakuna Matata cleared out and have a sticker of death.” (more…)
Thanks to E. for sending the news about Olfactory NYC opening a Union Market location.
They opened a Georgetown location earlier this year.
Stay tuned for a Union Market opening date.
From an email:
“We are hosting a used book sale in the basement of the Petworth Library. Come join us 11:30am-3:30pm. All profits go to support library programming and the Petworth community.”
“Dining Room, Minetta Tavern DC, credit Corry Arnold”
From a press release:
“Restaurateur Keith McNally’s Minetta Tavern, the classic New York style tavern and bar known for its vintage feel and Parisian menu, is now taking reservations for dinner at its new Union Market District location on Morse Alley, which opens to the public on December 10th. (more…)
3178 Mount Pleasant Street, NW
On November 26th we noted that things were not looking good for BestWorld staying open. A few new details have trickled in since then. First WaPo’s Aaron Wiener posted:
“BestWorld supermarket was set to be evicted this Wednesday for nonpayment of rent.
BUT a judge just remanded the case back to the magistrate judge, so the case is ongoing and BestWorld is NOT facing eviction Wednesday.
The court previously ordered BestWorld to pay $1.175 million to its landlord or be evicted.
BestWorld’s lawyer argued that the figure was too high, citing a disagreement over the lease terms.”
A reader sends in a fundraiser and notes:
“Good to hear, but it still looks like the handwriting is on the wall.”
The Fundraiser says:
“On Nov 23rd, BestWorld owners sadly let employees know they would be closing their doors on December 11th after a 27% rent increase from the landlords. With little notice, these 8 community members will be out of a job, after many have worked for BestWorld for more than a decade. (more…)