photo by Nina Palazzolo
From an email:
“ala is reopening its doors at their Dupont location today, Friday, March 20, starting with the dining room area. The upgrades include a 220 person capacity and bright, Mediterranean-inspired architecture. The patio and upstairs are soon to follow in time for guests to enjoy the warmer weather. The Levantine restaurant which opened in 2021 chose to invest in a renovation now to create a space to truly bring people together in the DC community. (more…)
1827 Adams Mill Road, NW previously home to Tail Up Goat
Rye Bunny makes it official: “officially open on Thursday, April 2nd. We open on April 2nd and will be open for dinner only.” (more…)
2023 K Street, NW
Thanks to E. (and M.) for sending the Polymarket – Situation Room signage up at the Proper 21 K Street location. (more…)
5420 3rd Street, NW at Kennedy
“Taste of Italy in the heart of Brightwood. Happy hour 4-7pm; Tues – Karaoke.”
Thanks to Matt for sending: “There’s an Italian restaurant in the former Brink/Library spot. La Mia Italia. Solid lamb ragout.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
300 Morse Street, NE
Thanks to Jodi for sending: “Glowbar is coming to Union Market in the Gantry building. They do 30 minute custom facials 😊” (more…)
Thanks to Ken for sending earlier this afternoon:
“Guess the state. In NOMA, First Street, NE.”
Sir, this is not your personal, colorful, lane…
1500 block of A Street, SE via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying multiple persons of interest in an Endangerment with a Firearm offense that occurred Saturday in Southeast.
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 p.m., multiple suspects entered the rear alley of the 1500 block of A Street, Southeast. The suspects then discharged multiple firearms, causing damage to vehicles and buildings in the area. There were no reported injuries. The suspects then fled the scene in multiple vehicles.
MPD detectives have recovered video from around the location of the offense. Detectives are currently looking to speak to six persons of interest, who can be seen in the photos below. (more…)
Bazaar Meat. Photo: Liz Clayman
From an email:
“José Andrés Group announces that Bazaar Meat by José Andrés opens today, Thursday, March 19, in Washington, DC. The globally celebrated steakhouse concept makes its debut in the nation’s capital and ushers in a new chapter of the Bazaar experience.
Opening in the space formerly home to The Bazaar by José Andrés at Waldorf Astoria Washington DC, (more…)
1422 L Street, NW previously home to the Post Pub
“Experience the rich flavors of authentic Afghan cuisine in the heart of Washington, D.C.”
In February last we noted that a new Afghan Cuisine restaurant was about to drop at the former Post Pub space.
They opened in June 2025. Anyone take a taste? What’s the good word? What’s the must order?
Check out their menu here.
“Discover Kabuli Pulao: (more…)
1078 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls and a Paul Bakery before them.
From an email:
“We’re excited to announce that PopUp Bagels, the “Not Famous, but Known®” bagel shop, will open its first Washington D.C. store in Georgetown at 1078 Wisconsin Avenue NW on March 27.
PopUp Bagels has quickly become one of the most talked-about new bagel shops, with recent openings from coast to coast in Atlanta, LA, Nashville, and beyond. We’re so excited to have a presence here in DC with the same HOT, whole bagels and rotating schmears made to Grip, Rip and Dip®. The Georgetown location is the first of 20 locations planned across Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, yet to come. (more…)