4551 Fort Drive, NW
From Councilmember Frumin:
“Wilson Aquatic Center Temporary Closure
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced that the Wilson Aquatic Center will be closed for scheduled annual maintenance starting Monday, December 22. DPR expects the facility to reopen January 3, 2026. (more…)
4235 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Action at the old &pizza space. Before the &pizza’s brief tenure here the space was previously home to Squisito pizza and pasta (also was once planned to be a Pie Five Pizza Co.) and a Buredo before them. So what’s coming now? (more…)
Wisconsin and Upton Place, NW
“Paris Baguette is your neighborhood bakery cafe bringing expertly crafted baked and brewed goods to the Washington community. Our bakers, cakers, and baristas are serving up handcrafted cakes, freshly baked pastries and breads, delicious Lavazza coffee, and more. Stop by and cozy up with a warm pastry or cool down with a gourmet iced latte. We look forward to bringing joy to your day!”
Paris Baguette has posted some new coming soon signage at Upton Place.
Looking toward the Lidl: (more…)
4500 Wisconsin Ave, NW
That was fast. And so concludes the Container Store’s tenure in Tenleytown: (more…)
From a press release:
“On Sunday, September 28 from 12–4pm, Marv’s Dogs will pop up at Problem Child with an afternoon of Chicago-style hot dogs just steps from Nationals Park. Guests will get a taste of Marv’s Dogs ahead of the brand’s brick-and-mortar opening in Tenleytown (4936 Wisconsin Ave NW) later this fall.
The timing couldn’t be better: (more…)
4500 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to all who passed on the report from WBJ:
“Container Store’s only D.C. space listed for lease” (more…)
4200 Wisconsin Ave, NW
Thanks to M. for sending from the old Sullivan’s Toys and Art Supplies space which closed back in 2021. This is the space next door to SakuSaku Flakerie and the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW).
Thesis Opening “Fall 2025.”
Stay tuned.
10 Ridge Square, NW
From an email:
“WHAT: Chef Michael Mina, the award-winning culinary visionary behind Bourbon Steak, will debut his newest restaurant, Acqua Bistecca. The concept celebrates the convivial spirit of Italian dining with house-made pastas, fresh seafood, chargrilled steaks, and Mina’s signature flair. Guests can expect vibrant crudos, modern takes on Italian classics, and spirited cocktails inspired by Italy’s coastal towns, all set in a space designed to channel the warmth and joy of a dinner party.
WHEN: Opening September 8, 2025 Dinner service begins nightly at 5:00 PM.”
Full press release: (more…)
4600 block of Wisconsin Ave, NW
Do you know how freaking expensive Pella windows are?!? And yet: (more…)
Major cleanup at the Tenleytown Whole Foods. Thanks to David for sending last night around 7pm:
“Overhead pipe burst in Whole Foods today, making a mess of their produce section. I was only able to photograph the aftermath…”
Anyone happen to see how it’s looking this morning?