
Thanks to A. and K. for sending the new Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen coming soon signage up at the former Medaterra space. (more…)

Thanks to A. and K. for sending the new Elsa Ethiopian Kitchen coming soon signage up at the former Medaterra space. (more…)

2619 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Woodley Cafe
Thanks to D. for sending the Maddy’s Pizza update: (more…)

From MPD:
“Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic fatality that occurred on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest.
The preliminary investigation revealed, at approximately 7:50 a.m., a 2019 Tesla Model 3, occupied by five subjects, was traveling southbound in the left travel lane in the 3000 block of Connecticut Avenue, Northwest. The Tesla crossed the solid-double yellow lines into the northbound lane of travel, struck a 2018 Toyota C-HR, and then struck a 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-350, head-on. A 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, that was also traveling northbound, then struck the passenger side of the Tesla. (more…)

Thanks to J. and S. for sending Tuesday: “at the new Cuban Espresso (formerly Salt and Pepper Deli & Dunkin way back). 14th & Girard NW”
And K. sends from Maddy’s in Woodley Park, also on Tuesday: (more…)

2614 Connecticut Ave, NW
I’m hearing that the Medaterra space got leased in Woodley Park. Ethiopian restaurant should be coming soon. Stay tuned.

2619 Connecticut Ave, NW previously home to Woodley Cafe
Thanks to J. for sending: “Another update from Woodley: Maddy’s Pizza is ‘closed indefinitely'”
Stay tuned.

2600 Woodley Road, NW
Thanks to JP for the Marriott Wardman update: “They took off an entire section in one day!” (more…)

Thanks to K. and A. for sending: “Seems like Bistro Bites has now been rebranded as Veganesha. Same management and ownership. But it’s now a vegetarian South Indian restaurant (with chai!) and no longer has Western style crêpes.”
Check out the menu: (more…)

2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
Ed. Note: The original Taco City remains open on lower Barracks Row/Navy Yard at 1102 8th Street, SE.
JT asks: “any intel on the Woodley Taco City III? Looks like it’s been shuttered since the holidays”
The owner tells me:
“Not enough diners. Pandemic hurt us from the beginning and unfortunately lost the restaurant.” (more…)

2633 Connecticut Avenue, NW
This space was previously home to a Dunkin’ and Cafe International before them. Rose Ave Bakery is:
“An Asian-American bakery offering pastries that are fun, inventive and delicious. (more…)