1840 7th Street, NW
From an email:
“SWEAT DC is officially opening the doors to its brand new Shaw location — the 6th location — marking an exciting milestone for the growing community.
This is more than just a new gym opening. It represents (more…)
Neighborhoods
900 block of U Street, NW
Thanks to J. and D. for sending from Vermont and U Street, NW around 4:15pm yesterday (Thursday): (more…)
1155 21st Street, NW
Ed. Note: In an email to Row House West End asking for confirmation that 5/31 would be their last day they only replied asking me if I was a member, then did not reply again. So apparently they neither confirm nor deny…
Thanks to R. for sending: “looks like Row House West End is closing on May 31st. They’ve also taken all listings off ClassPass.” (more…)
A reader reports from Petworth around 6pm (Thursday):
“Huge police response north of Sherman Circle… At least 10-12 shots fired. 2 kids shot.”
From AlertDC:
“Alert: MPD Units are investigating a Shooting in the 1300 block of Emerson Street, NW. (more…)
1700 block of Gales Street, NE
Thanks to a reader for sending this morning from next to the Rosedale Rec Center.
It had been 35 days since our last reported carbque.
14th and F Street, NW
From a press release:
“Giordano’s, the legendary Chicago-based pizzeria known for its iconic stuffed deep-dish pizza, announced today that it will officially open its first Washington, D.C. location on June 9. Located at 600 14th St. NW in the city’s bustling Lafayette Square neighborhood, the restaurant will bring its world-famous Chicago pizza to the heart of the nation’s capital just steps away from the White House.
The new 7,400-square-foot restaurant features seating for more than 180 guests, including a 130-seat dining room, 16-seat bar area, a 20-seat seasonal patio, and a 20-seat private dining area named The Lincoln Room. Guests can expect (more…)
Ed. Note: This space was previously home to a Corner Bakery and a Le Pain Quotidien.
Thanks to J. for sending:
“I saw this today. Under the new Wolfgang Puck Bites place. This went up in the past day or so. I think the pink is a little much, but at the same time, if something is moving into the space, I’m good with any color.”
To me it looks like it could be the background to a coming Joe & the Juice: (more…)
2614 Connecticut Avenue, NW
“🇮🇹 Pizza from the Fire. Pasta by Hand.
✨ Your Neighborhood Osteria
👉 Coming Soon — Woodley Park”
A peek inside:
“Almost ready. 👀
The room is almost ready, and it’s exactly what Woodley Park deserves. A neighborhood Italian spot where you actually want to slow down. 🇮🇹”
The placard for Pastiamo Osteria says: (more…)
1560 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to Oakberry, La Jolie Bleue Bakery & Cafe, Bharati and before them the longtime home to Dolcezza
We first broke the news that Delhi Belly! Indian Street Food! was “coming soon” back in August 2025. It’s looking super close now: (more…)