7th and D Street, NW
Protein Bar opened up here back in 2012.
Thanks to Kelly for sending:
“Something’s finally going into the space at 7th and D NW that was most recently Protein Bar. It’s been empty for a few years.”
Anyone know what’s coming/recognize this signage: “Nourish With Real Food”? (more…)
inside 410 7th Street, NW photo by Chris Bryan
From a press release:
“PubKey, the celebrated Greenwich Village “Bitcoin bar” where conversations around the future of sound money, monetary policy and technology flow as easily as the drinks, will open its much-anticipated DC flagship location at 410 Seventh St. NW in Penn Quarter on Dec. 19.
The 12,000-square foot space – the former Hill Country – represents a major expansion from PubKey’s 2,000-square-foot NYC location. The two-story space will allow PubKey DC to bring to life a welcoming, irreverent pub with a media studio, event stage and speaker series on cutting-edge topics across freedom tech and policy, a private dining room, community events such as trivia and karaoke and chophouse-style restaurant opening in the new year, all under a single roof.
Inspired by the historical role of taverns as free-thinking hotbeds for revolutions, (more…)
photo by Pablo Raw
From an email:
“With the World Cup Official Draw taking place in D.C. this Friday, December 5th, at 12:00pm, Gordon Ramsay’s Street Pizza and Street Burger in Penn Quarter are ready to welcome fans with big screens, bold flavors, and unbeatable all-day deals—making them the ideal spot to catch every moment while enjoying some seriously craveable bites.
To celebrate the draw, the restaurants will be offering all-day specials: (more…)
That was fast! We just learned about Giordano’s last week.
“Opening where the old mxdx used to be on 14th st (14th & F)”
Their new liquor license placard says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 125 indoors, a Sidewalk Cafe with 24 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 125. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”
However a peek inside reveals, well, Spring 2026 it is: (more…)
12th and F Street, NW
Just Salad opened their first DC location in Dupont in early October. And now coming soon signage is up for another inbound: (more…)
1835 Columbia Road, NW
Last we checked in early October, Tatte had announced an opening for this Fall. New word says:
“Opening Winter 2025” (more…)
11th and E Street, NW
Saks Off 5th opened here in 2016. Previously the space was home to, the legendary, ESPN Zone.
USA Today reported: “Saks Off 5th, the discount retailer of its sister store Saks Fifth Avenue, is closing nine stores across the United States.”
I stopped in to ask when and was told “sometime in January.”
Stay tuned.
14th and F Street, NW
“The 1” for Chicago-Style Pizza since 1974! World Famous Stuffed Deep Dish, Traditional Thin Crust, and Tavern-Style.
Legendary Chicago pizzeria Giordano’s breaks into D.C. next year. Its first area locale, situated a short walk from the White House, takes over the old MXDC space next to the Hamilton.”
Thanks to Fefa for sending the Giordano’s news: (more…)
via MPD
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect who assaulted a woman in Northwest.
On Saturday, November 1, 2025, at approximately 12:25 a.m., the victim and their friends were exiting a train at the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station in the 700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest, when they were approached by a group of individuals who were making fun of their Halloween costumes. One of the individuals approached the victim from behind and struck them multiple times in the back of the head causing them to lose consciousness. (more…)
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW photo by Josh
From an email:
“As the federal government shutdown continues to impact families across the Washington region, World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, will serve free, freshly prepared meals to federal workers and their families.
The community lunches will take place Wednesday, October 29th, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (more…)