4936 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

From a press release:

“Marv’s Dogs, the long-awaited new concept from Cork Wine Bar owners Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts, will officially open in Tenleytown on Wednesday, May 13. The nostalgia-driven hot dog shop is inspired by Diane Gross’ childhood memories of getting hot dogs with her father, Marv. The restaurant’s signature “Marv’s Favorite” pays tribute to those experiences with a classic Chicago-style hot dog topped with secret relish, onions, pickle, peppers, and celery salt on a potato poppyseed bun. (more…)



4237 Wisconsin Ave, NW

When that sun picture went up at the old &pizza (et al) space last December we wondered ‘What’s Coming Here: Weed Store or Tanning Salon? Something else? Perhaps another go at pizza…’ – commenters speculated that it was CAVA signage. AND they were right! Last night a worker at the currently still open Cava tells me that a temporary closure is coming soon to allow them to expand into the space. They say they haven’t been told exactly when the closure will be but it will be soon AND it will be for six months or so! All in all this is good news as the space was clearly having difficulty keep a tenant: (more…)


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