Thanks to Tara for sending: “So sad to see this! It’s been one of the joys of coming back downtown to the office. Any word on what’s going on or when Teaism (400 8th Street, NW) will reopen?”
Penn Quarter
12th and E Street, NW
Thanks to Elle (I took a photo too) for sending: “Spotted at 12th/E St NW… becoming a Vietnamese spot! Not sure about the sushi part but I’ll take it! Maybe I’ll be tempted to go to the office more…”
54 Restaurant is coming to the former Cafe Philips space, which closed back in 2015. Updates when we get an opening date – we’ve been monitoring since November 2020 but the new awning is promising!!
1924 8th Street, NW entrance on Florida Avenue between 8th and 9th Streets, NW
Thanks to Ian for sending above “Insomnia Cookie in the old Nicecream spot” and Jess for sending: “Looks like there is an Insomnia Cookies opening in summer 2022 at 616 E Street NW.” (more…)
507 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Jake for sending: “The Boardwalk, which was a deeply unsuitable replacement for the late, lamented Iron Horse, appears to have closed. It will not be missed.”
Richard asks: “Did they just relocate to the Wharf, or were they running 2 locations? (Same joint, right?)”
The Boardwalk’s Wharf website says:
“Boardwalk Bar & Arcade is a brand new drinking, dining, and entertainment experience at The Wharf in Washington, D.C. Opened in February 2022, the venue is the largest indoor/outdoor bar in our nation’s capital. (more…)
Thanks to Mathew for sending: “FYI the Fuel Pizza in Chinatown officially closed. (more…)
410 7th Street, NW
From a press release:
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) announced the five recipients of its inaugural Streatery Assistance Grant Program. Launched on April 20, 2022, the program was developed by the BID to provide restaurants within its boundary with funds to assist in the creation of a new curbside dining space, or to help pay for improvements to an existing streatery or parklet. The BID establishments receiving grants of $5,000 or $6,000 are: (more…)
501 7th Street, NW
This space was formerly home to Red Velvet Cupcakery and Tangy Sweet, Bakers & Baristas and most recently Vivi. The liquor license placard out front for Street Pizza says: (more…)
601 13th Street, NW at F Street via google maps
Thanks to Alex for sending: “FYI – signage up at the Penn Quarter location today saying they are closing on July 24th.”
I called the store and they confirmed they will be closing on the 24th. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
13th and F Street, NW
Thanks to Christopher for sending: “looks like the Paul on F Street has finally died (more…)
575 7th at F Street, NW
The placard for Mi Vida says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a seating capacity of 210 and Total Occupancy Load of 260. (more…)