“The DC Record Fair returns to Penn Social on Sunday January 26, 2020!

We’ll have 40+ vinyl vendors from up and down the East Coast, DJs, drinks, food and more to put a welcome hurt on your wallet or pocketbook. You’ve been warned.

THE DC RECORD FAIR WINTER 2020 DJs: Read More

6th and Indiana Ave, NW

I’m having Quiznos closing flashbacks…

Thanks to Mark for sending: “Cosi 6th & Indiana NW closed? Went by there just now, it was locked up, nobody inside, a floor-standing mixer and kitchen equipment pulled out into the dining area.”

Not looking good: Read More

7th and E Street, NW

Thanks to Dennis Jansen (and others) who have messaged us about “Red Velvet is moving in Penn Quarter.”

Curious. The Bakers & Baristas had just morphed into Vivi Pizza Roma in September. Updates when we learn where the new location will be.

9th and E Street, NW photo by Mark Lyon

Thanks to Mark for sending:

“Anyone tried Farmbird? Looks like they’re coming to 9th and E NW, next to Kraken Axes.” Read More

1250 H Street, NW

Thanks to Wendy (and Gordon) for sending:

“FYI, one of (if not) the last Staples closing in DC. Downtown, 12/H Streets closing Jan. 10. Going to replaced with a WaaaaaaWaaaaaa. No more last minute office supply runs.” Read More

13th and G Street, NW

This is the old Johnston & Murphy space across from Metro Center that we first heard about back in July.

They’ve now applied for an outdoor cafe permit. Good news come springtime. Stay tuned for an exact opening date!

This will be their 4th D.C. location, with Logan Circle being their 5th. Update when we get an exact opening date.

641 Indiana Avenue, NW near Navy Archives metro

Uh oh, thanks to LWW for sending: “At the Grand Trunk/Kabob Capital space, which was apparently in the process of being re-branded as “Eats United”. Having worked nearby throughout this establishment’ various iterations, I can’t say I’m exactly shocked to see this.” Read More

1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW

A liquor license application for Eddie V’s has been posted for the old Tadich Grill (foreva TenPenh to many) space:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Restaurant with a seating capacity of 262 and Total Occupancy Load of 399. Read More

900 7th Street, NW

Fresh on the heels of the BBB/World Market closing sales announced (as well as La Tasca closing) comes news, miraculously, of something coming to Chinatown.

Thanks to Kristen for letting us know who’s coming to the long vacant Ping Pong Dim Sum space.

Howl at the Moon’s Facebook says:

“Come sing, dance and howl as the most versatile and talented musicians perform your favorite songs from 80’s rock, 90’s pop and today’s dance hits on pianos, guitars and more in a high-energy show! Read More

709 7th Street, NW

Thanks to Kristen for sharing:

“I ran an errand to Bed Bath and Beyond in Chinatown and the cashier told me that as of today they are a “liquidation store” and that they will be closing (I didn’t get the date). I told her I didn’t know that and she said that employees had just heard today themselves. I am not heartbroken by the store closing, but I definitely feel bad for the employees, especially this time of year. Thought I would share especially after what happened with La Tasca across the street.”