
Thanks to Stuart for sending the great news.
RIP Thelma.

7 Ridge Square, N.W across from Tatte and Wegmans
Walking by King Street Oyster the other day I was told they should be opening up Friday! (more…)

Not only has construction started in earnest but now they’ve posted their liquor license placard: (more…)

I mean… (more…)

2019 festival courtesy Wegmans
From Wegmans:
“Our Japanese Seafood and Sushi Festival is returning for the first time since 2019, this time at our Wisconsin Avenue store in Washington D.C. located at the City Ridge complex in Tenleytown.
Wegmans has a long-standing relationship with Japan’s top fishmonger and retailer, Uoriki. Working closely with these partners in Tokyo, we have continued to expand our world-class sushi offerings and we have gained access to the famous Toyosu Fish Market (formerly Tsukiji.)
The Japanese Seafood and Sushi Festival will feature fresh seafood brought in directly from the Toyosu Market. Expert fishmongers from Japan will be flying in to work alongside us, honing seafood knife skills and preparing fish in advance of the festival.
On September 15 and 16, (more…)

4619 41st Street, NW previously home to Le Versailles, Le Kavacha French Bistro, Olive Bistro, Bread & Salt, and Fork and Spade
Thanks to Frank for sending:
“Perhaps the third try [Ed. Note: Fifth try] will succeed! (more…)

From WMATA:
“Metro is accelerating the escalator replacement work at Tenleytown-AU Station and will replace the two east entrance escalators with brand-new ones that are more durable and reliable.
Starting Monday, August 28, 2023, the entrance on the east side of Wisconsin Avenue, closest to 40th Street, will close for approximately four months. (more…)

This rental is located at 4105 Wisconsin Ave, NW near Upton St NW. The Craigslist ad says: (more…)

4551 Fort Drive, NW
That was fast. Thanks to P. for passing on from DPR: “Wilson Aquatic Center is closed today, 6/24 due to emergency maintenance”
Update from DPR: “ALERT: Wilson pool is now closed for the day (6/26). The humidity threshold has been met. Hearst pool remains open until 8pm.”
Pool was still closed yesterday the 6/25 when I took these photos: (more…)

3900 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Do you believe in miracles?!?! Their website now says City Ridge is coming “Coming Fall 2023”
In February we noted that the long awaited Taco Bamba’s opening on Wisconsin Ave, looked aspirational. Paper has finally gone up and construction has finally started!! (more…)