
1432 Park Road, NW opened here in December 2023
Thanks to Ryan for sharing:
“Seen this place a few times over the past few months and finally stopped in.
Hands down the best conchas I’ve ever had. (more…)

1432 Park Road, NW opened here in December 2023
Thanks to Ryan for sharing:
“Seen this place a few times over the past few months and finally stopped in.
Hands down the best conchas I’ve ever had. (more…)

19th and L Street, NW (former Corner Bakery space)
Thanks to Aaron for sharing the latest from Mikey and Mel’s: “Opening date, December 18th. “Maybe.” (more…)

1550 7th Street, NW
Update: I’m told they’ll be opening to the public on Friday!!
Thanks to Bob for sending on Sunday: “Ugly Duckling opening inn former La Jambe space at 7th and Q
Saw a guy hanging the sign, and said it opens tomorrow…”
Ugly Duckling’s IG says: (more…)

2414 Wisconsin Ave, NW also previously home to Z Burger/All About Burger
On November 15th we broke the news that Joia Burger is opening a second location in Glover Park.
They have now officially announced on their IG: (more…)

From an email:
“It’s a great MP tradition and many of the well loved neighborhood businesses will be donating prizes to a raffle. We’ll have lots of baked stuff, pupusas, tamales and even some live music. (more…)

From Big Bear (100 Block of R Street NW in Bloomingdale):
“BIG BEAR HOLIDAY STREET MARKET – This Friday 12/6!! (4pm-8pm)
We’re bringing back our annual Holiday Artisan Market at Big Bear this Friday, and this year we’re expanding into the street!
Come finish some holiday gift shopping with over 25 local vendors selling everything from vintage clothing, artisan chocolate, Lebanese olive oils, fantasy romance novels, handmade jewelry, pottery, pet gifts, and more. (more…)

801 O Street, NW
Sad new via Tim Carman:
“I just had a conversation with Cedric Maupillier, chef and owner of Convivial in DC. Much of it was off the record but here’s the unfortunate takeaway:
Convivial is closing Dec. 22.
Many factors played into the decision: crime, location, back rent.
It’s a big loss.”

3115 14th Street, NW
From an email:
“Tamashaa, a modern Indian Gastro Bar, that opened this past Spring in the Columbia Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC, is launching a three course brunch menu this Saturday, December 7th. (more…)

5300 South Dakota Ave, NE
“Dear PoPville,
Now open in Northeast DC on South Dakota Avenue in walking distance to the Fort Totten DC Metro Station, Aldi is a much needed addition to the neighborhood. Fresh fruits + veggies, discounted staples and frozen foods, plus the Aldi quirks (yep the aisle of “what’s that doing here – I’m buying it!” And those $0.25 cent shopping cart dispensers) are all here and present. (more…)

1901 9th Street, NW courtesy SOST
From a press release:
“SOST, meaning “three” in Amharic language, is set to debut at 1901 9th St NW on Friday, December 13, in the heart of D.C.’s historic Shaw neighborhood. This three-story cultural destination delivers an unparalleled immersive experience integrating dining, music, and community in celebration of the Black diaspora. What once stood as an Ethiopian community center now features a hybrid café/wine bar, a restaurant with a rooftop lounge, and a secret subterranean space for auditory discovery and craft cocktails. (more…)