4531 Wisconsin Ave, NW previously home to a Maman Joon and a Beefsteak and a Radio Shack before them, if you can believe that…
The Maman Joon closed here back in February. In June I shared with our Patreon community that Big Greek Cafe would be taking over the space. Scuttlebutt confirmed: (more…)
photo by Tim Robison
Ed. Note: Friday night there were lines out the door following our news of their soft opening.
Wisconsin Ave NW and Upton Street, NW
From an email:
“Come by Botiwalla for its grand opening to the public on Wednesday, October 14th. The first ten parties in line will receive a Chai Pani Restaurant Group swag bag, plus freebies for anyone and everyone, and the chance to win free Botiwalla for a year.”
Check out the menu: (more…)
4000 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Huzzah!! Finally. Thanks to Jenny, Stuart and Christina for sending the eagerly awaited and fantastic Botiwalla news: “HOT DAMN!”, “Open and ready to serve!”, “tables outside have utensils and napkins.”
IT IS GO TIME: (more…)
I spotted some workers inside hiring for positions and they tell me this CHOPT hopes to open around November 11th: (more…)
7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans off Wisconsin Ave
Thanks to David and Jenny for sending the action at the old King Street Oyster Bar across from Wegmans yesterday: “Guys taking out fixtures/debris say pizza and oysters are coming…”
A peek inside: (more…)
photos via DC Fire and EMS
DC Fire and EMS and reported around 9:15am on Wednesday (9/30):
“Rescue Collapse
Truck vs. Building
Davenport and 42nd St NW (more…)
4700 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Oof, that was fast. Back in June we learned that “Tenley Provisions Opens Sofie’s, Bistro Metzger, and El Jefe Woodfired Pizza under one roof—a gathering place for all of Tenleytown” in the former Steak ‘n Egg space.
Signs of the times: (more…)
4200 block Fessenden Street, NW just off Wisconsin Ave
Thanks to K. for sending: “Sol Mexican Grill is closed with a sign on the door (the shelves are empty so I think they maybe gone permanently).” (more…)
Update from an email: “Please note that the sign pictured was simply for a private birthday party event and does not represent a new concept.”
Stay tuned.
Thanks to Katie and Alexandra for sending over the weekend: (more…)
Wisconsin and Upton Place, NW
Thanks to all who’ve messaged me about the Charles Schwab coming to Wisconsin Ave near the Wegmans and on the Botiwalla, opening soon, at the other end of this strip. (more…)