301 Pennsylvania Ave, SE

From a press release:

“The Mendelsohn family of Sunnyside Restaurant Group announce the reopening and new location of Santa Rosa Taqueria. Located on Capitol Hill at 301 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, blocks away from its original location, the Mexican restaurant will have a new look with menu favorites and additional items curated by Chef Brian Lacayo and Catherine Mendelsohn. Opening is expected in late winter, 2022. (more…)


Joel reported around 7:40pm Thursday night “Two cars. Both drivers waking and apparently fine. At least one car totaled. Thankfully, no one appears to have been hurt — including no pedestrians standing on the sidewalk nearby when the Range Rover was slammed across the sidewalk and into that yard.” (more…)



via Old Takoma Business Association

From the Old Takoma Business Association:

“Black Box Botanical, is a curated houseplant and lifestyle shop opening at 7059 Blair Road, Suite 100 in Takoma, DC. The shop carries a variety of low maintenance tropical houseplants, home goods, books and accessories sourced from District based minority owned businesses. Adult Art Classes and wellness courses are also hosted within the shop. (more…)



11th and Lamont Street, NW

Thanks to Tim for sending the latest from Room 11 (writing the ‘old Room 11 space’ twice is too painful, damn it.) Last we heard they were hoping to reopen in April 2020 “with a new look or a new name.” Not much info from the Demo permit posted out front: (more…)


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