
507 7th Street, NW
Do we still think this is happening? (more…)

507 7th Street, NW
Do we still think this is happening? (more…)

509 7th Street, NW
Earlier this month we broke the news that District Chophouse abruptly closed after 25 years. And now we know who’s taking over the space. The liquor license placard for Lagos DC says:
“The Establishment will be a restaurant serving West African cuisine and creative cocktails, beer, and wine. Total Occupancy Load is (more…)

[More reaction, including from AG, Councilmembers, the Developer and Monumental, after the jump.]
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chairman Phil Mendelson and Members of the Council of the District of Columbia, and Chief Executive Officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment Ted Leonsis announced that they have reached a deal to transform and expand the Capital One Arena into a state-of-the-art urban arena that will be the home of the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals through 2050. (more…)

575 7th Street, NW
Fresh Baguette is on a roll!! [Pun most definitely intended.] After recently opening in Cleveland Park, they’ve already got their next spot mapped out: (more…)

From the DowntownDC BID:
“On March 14, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) began enforcing three Drug Free Zones in the District, one of which impacts downtown D.C. (more…)

509 7th Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
We just got less than 24hour notice from SPB Hospitality that District chophouse is closing (more…)

1435 Newton Street NW courtesy Greysteel
From a press release:
“Greysteel, a nationally recognized commercial real estate investment services firm, has completed the sale of the NW DC Portfolio for an aggregate price of $48,120,000, representing more than 100% of the asking price. The four-property portfolio included the following sales: (more…)

777 I Street, NW
Taco Bamba’s PR shares via email: “Taco Bamba is no longer returning to the Chinatown space.”
Earlier this month WBJ (more…)

1025 F Street, NW photo by Elvert Barnes
Leah passes on from gorgeous mya: “The Zara downtown last day is Jan.27th and everything in the store is basically $10 in every department! As for the thieves they got 3 security guards on each floor”
Business Insider reported:
“The Spanish fast-fashion retailer is planning 30 new store “projects” in the US over the next two years, including new stores, store relocations, and renovations to existing locations (more…)

Thanks to J. for sending:
“New vegan cafe (73 Farm) pop up opened in the National Union Building. Offering fresh vegetables, meals, ingredients and mocktails.” (more…)