247 Florida Ave, NW
WELL I’m a little late to the party (reopened mid-October) but I always get there, eventually….
Chilito Shack at Meats and Foods now open weekends: (more…)
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I may not have a substack but I still gots the goods!!
From an email:
“ANC 1A has sent the owner of Johnny’s All American Bar a cease and desist letter (full letter below).
He has incorrectly claimed that his recall efforts were successful and unlawfully claims to be the new ANC. This is completely false.” (more…)
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1825 M Street, NW
Update from the broker: “We are exploring options throughout Dupont right now that we think the existing ATP will appreciate that have the ability to launch a solid food menu and continue to be a neighborhood soccer and sports destination, but we haven’t made any decisions on the space yet.
Will definitely be before the World Cup!”
Wowza. OK the tipsters have come through with Across the Pond/Sign of the Whale news.
Yesterday we broke the news that Across the Pond had closed on Connecticut Ave but would likely be moving somewhere in the neighborhood. After earlier posting that the Sign of the Whale‘s business license had been canceled an ANC rep teased us, “You came close to solving this today” after previously telling us “Another bar in the neighborhood is planning to relocate there after doing some renovations. I don’t think it’s public yet so I’ll hold off on revealing which one.”
Other tipsters came through with the goods (more…)
3409 Connecticut Ave, NW
Taking the sting out of the SakuSaku news a bit, is this coffee pop up coming to Femme Fatale a few doors down the strip.
Kicks off December 5th-7th: (more…)
2442 18th Street, NW
Last Monday a reader wrote: “Almost afraid to ask, but anyone know what’s up with Bukom Cafe in Adams Morgan? Hours have been sporadic for a while but I haven’t seen it open in days.”
Good news for Bukom fans!! Bukom Cafe is coming back!! (more…)
3417 Connecticut Ave, NW
A lot of ups and downs at this space but SakuSaku Flakerie will for sure be missed here. Unclear if the Turkish place coming next door will be taking over this space too but we’ll be sure to update when construction begins.
You can see SakuSaku Flakerie’s parting note: (more…)
Courtesy of OMA+OLIN. Check out the interactive rendering here
Statement from Scott Kratz, President & CEO of Building Bridges Across the River and Founding Director of 11th Street Bridge Park:
“We’re thrilled to share that last week, the DC Council voted unanimously to facilitate the transfer of three acres of National Park Service land that will become 11th St Bridge Park to the District government, officially putting us on track for a groundbreaking in 2026. (more…)
1734 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to a tipster for sending word about Across the Pond closing on Connecticut. Word on the street is that they’ll be moving to a new location but details are thin. Apparently they’ll be staying in the neighborhood so stay tuned for more details soon. (more…)
1780 Florida Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for passing on the update from the owner of Keren. There was some small damage as a result of the nearby fire over Thanksgiving Day. Fortunately the damage was minor and will only take a few days to fix. Keren will be back in business soon so STAY TUNED FOR A REOPENING DATE!!
1834 Wisconsin Ave, NW
From an email:
“After more than 25 years as Café Divan, the space at 1834 Wisconsin Ave NW is being revived as OTTO, a modern Mediterranean restaurant. We’re now in the final stages of preparation and plan to open in early January. (more…)