1700 1st Street, NW at R Street
From Big Bear:
“We’re in the process of investing in Big Bear again, and we’re reaching out to see if people wanted to be involved.
We’re running a few new projects that include: investing in our farmers market, expanding our food supplemental assistance programs, building a new event space in our cellar (next to the wood-oven kitchen), and building the infrastructure for our rooftop garden. (more…)
3523 12th Street, NE via Runaway’s FB previously home to Steel Plate
Thanks to Melissa (and others) for passing on the good news from The Runaway’s IG:
“We are staying!! Employees are stoked fans are stoked I AM OVER THE MOON. HUGE BLESSING. A MIRACLE. (more…)
photo by Rey Lopez
From a press release:
“Washington diners will finally be able to land a table at Pastis, the chic, perennially packed New York Parisian bistro, when James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs Stephen Starr and Keith McNally open their DC location in Union Market District on January 25. Pastis occupies a former warehouse at 1323 4th St. NE, featuring 250 seats, an outdoor dining chalet, and more. (more…)
1832 Columbia Road, NW
I caught a worker shoveling out front and he tells me Izumi Izakaya should be opening next month (February)! Stay tuned for an exact opening date.
Signs of the Times, yo! (more…)
3057 M Street, NW
Google is listing Amigo Mio as permanently closed:
And demo permit in the window: (more…)
via Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
From DMPED:
Tthe Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to redevelop the Chevy Chase Civic Site Neighborhood Library and Community Center. The RFP requires a new library, community center, and housing to be developed onsite. The project is located at 5601 and 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW. (more…)
14th and Irving St, NW
Thanks to guacamolly for sharing: “not sure if anyone’s mentioned this yet – I got verbal confirmation from a pharmacist that the Columbia Heights CVS is closing in a month… not an exact date yet”
Aman also writes: “This morning I was at the CVS in Columbia Heights – The pharmacist told me that the store will be closing at the end of February.”
Stay tuned.
This rental is located at 3000 Connecticut Avenue, NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)
Update: Thanks to all who passed on the WBJ article, “Petworth steak and seafood spot evicted for nearly two years of unpaid rent
Thanks to FF for sending news about 1865 in Petworth. 1865 Steaks | Seafood & Cigars shared last week:
“Dear valued patrons,
We regret to inform you that 1865 Steak Seafood and Cigars will be temporarily closed for repairs due to ongoing maintenance issues with our building. (more…)