444 7th Street, NW
Back in June we reported that Wabi Sabi would be coming to the former SEI space on 7th Street. But now for lease have gone up in the windows: (more…)
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Penn Quarter
633 D Street, NW
Natalia reports around 10:15am:
“Knocked out at least two windows. Someone affiliated with the restaurant said a truck was driving on the sidewalk and ran into the restaurant.”
Ed. Note: Earlier this morning there was an incident outside Ford’s theater but that was not a truck. I don’t believe the two are related but updates if that changes.
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700 6th Street, NW
Some ‘Breaking’ news from Penn Commons last night:
“BREAKING: we will be closing up for good after brunch this Sunday, 8/4. We had a great 5 year run here in Penn Quarter! Join us this weekend for all day happy hour on Sat/Sun!” (more…)
927 F Street, NW
Scotts DC opened up in the former Co Co Sala space in November 2018.
Thanks to Mary for sending word on Scotts closure: “Any idea what happened and when? All signage is gone. Doors were locked.”
CityPaper reported they closed July 1st.
We’ll always have “It is NOT a lifestyle choice.”
13th and G Street, NW
And apparently the Johnston & Murphy has closed…
Thanks to HH and Jason for sending:
“Looks like a Bluestone Lane is opening up on 13th and G NW.”
This will be their 4th D.C. location. Update when we get an opening date.
750 E Street, NW (back in February)
From a press release:
“Today, Matchbox announces a July 3 opening for its newest location, a 4,360-square-foot space at 750 E Street NW in Washington, D.C. The homegrown chain recently closed its original Chinatown restaurant at 713 H Street NW to welcome the Penn Quarter arrival, which is located just three blocks away and boasts a 28-seat sidewalk patio in addition to 125 seats indoors. Fueled by its investment funding from Thompson Hospitality, Matchbox will continue brand-wide growth in the region with stores slated to open in Bethesda, Md. later this summer and in Reston, Va. in early 2020. (more…)
713 H Street, NW
Whoa, another end of an era. This original Matchbox opened back in 2003. But fear not, Matchbox will be opening a new spot a few blocks away in Penn Quarter soon. Ed. Note: Last week we also learned about a new Matchbox coming to Cathedral Heights. (more…)
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444 7th Street, NW
Thanks to Dara for the update on SEI‘s closure. New going away words from SEI and coming soon signage for Wabi sabi. (more…)
624 E Street, NW
Thanks to Mary for sending. Late last month we confirmed our earlier scuttlebutt that a Sweetgreen would be taking over the old Taylor Gourmet/Meatballs space. Stay tuned for an opening date.
“Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the peoples, proclaim that his name is exalted. “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be made known in all the earth.”
444 7th Street, NW looking north
On Friday we learned that SEI’s retail sales had been suspended. It was unclear if they planned to reopen after working out, presumably, some tax issues. I stopped by the space on Saturday and learned they’d “Gone Fishing for something new”: (more…)