800 F Street, NW
Back in April 2021 we learned that “Puttery will transform approximately 20,000 square feet at the original home of the International Spy Museum”.
Check out their menus here.
“A modern spin on putting, which fuses high-tech gameplay with craft cocktails and curated cuisine.”
The liquor license placard says: (more…)
14th and F Street, NW photo by Bernie Debusmann
Bernie wrote: “Saw this go down – looked to me like some very bad driving more than anything. There were loads of people walking on the corner as it came down too. It could have been ugly. (Car that actually did it not pictured here)”
Amanda also captured the scene around 6:20pm: (more…)
325 7th Street, NW
Winnie asks: “Starbucks at liberty place is being demolished…do you know if they are closing or renovating?”
Hmm their Facebook says “Temporarily Closed” but if you click to the store locator it says, “Whoops!
We couldn’t find that store.
Please search again.”
Update, reader reports: “Sign on the door yesterday said renovation”
1270 F Street, NW
Thanks to Amy for sending: “Another casualty on F Street – Paper Source…. Completely bare, no sign.” (more…)
via google maps
“Dear PoPville,
I thought I would write in. Around 1 am last night, at the intersection of 8th and E NW, someone pulled up in a car and fired at least ten shots. I live in an apartment building at that corner, and heard it very clearly. Police were on site about 5 minutes later. (more…)
950 F Street, NW
Thanks to Pete for sending the news that J Crew is closing in Penn Quarter on January 23rd. They opened here in August 2012. Ed. Note: In October 2021 the Anthropologie closed next door. Updates when we learn what becomes of the spaces.
This is of course the original home to the 9:30 Club: (more…)
1345 F Street, NW
From a press release:
“Puro Gusto, born in Milan in 2006 and now found in 10 countries around the globe, opens its first U.S. location today, at 1345 F Street NW., a short walk from the White House and National Mall.
An authentic all-day Italian café celebrating the habits and rituals of the Italian people, Puro Gusto’s focus will span from morning ’til night. “Puro Gusto” translates directly to “pure taste” – expressing the café’s dedication to offering authentic Italian coffee, food, and Aperitivo. (more…)
inside 427 11th Street, NW courtesy Punjab Grill
From an email:
“In just over two years, Punjab Grill has become a jewel in Washington’s fine-dining scene, replete with stunning interiors, luxurious service and brilliant interpretations of Indian cuisine and hospitality.
We’re excited to announce that over the holiday season, we’ll be taking a brief break to reset, refine and enhance our concept to bring diners an even more unforgettable experience (more…)
1345 F Street, NW across from the National Press Building photo by Natalie Weiss
Thanks to Natalie for sending the update on the Puro Gusto coming to the former Maison Kayser space. I also snapped some photos of the colorful space over the weekend: (more…)
F Street, NW between 7th and 9th “features more than 70 local craft goods and artisan makers.”
From a press release:
“The nationally acclaimed Downtown Holiday Market, presented by DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) and Diverse Markets Management, returns to the nation’s capital for its 17th year starting Friday, November 19 through Thursday, December 23. The spacious, open-air market will take place in the eclectic arts and entertainment corridor in Penn Quarter, filling up two entire blocks of F Street NW, from 7th to 9th Streets, NW–steps away from the buzzing Capital One Arena and Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. (more…)