2604 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in September 2020 we learned that The Gourmand would be opening in the former Mr. Chen’s space which has since moved to Cleveland Park. The Gourmand has now opened: (more…)
Woodley Park
2649 Connecticut Ave, NW, formerly Starbucks
Back in August we posted about a new Dim Sum option coming to Woodley Park and Capitol Hill. The liquor license for Han Palace in Woodley Park says:
“A Restaurant serving Chinese food, beer, wine, and spirits. Total Occupancy Load of 63 with 44
seats inside. Sidewalk Café with 20 seats.”
The one for Barracks Row (522 8th Street, SE) says: (more…)
2614 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Sara for sending:
“It was kind of obvious they weren’t coming back, but still sad to see it confirmed. The end of a (Medat)era for fans of gigantic $5 martinis and $4 glasses of sangria on the patio. The hummus was great too, and not just after a gigantic martini.” (more…)
Baked by Yael at 3000 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Thanks to S. for sending: “The Impossible Burger – Corned Beef Style has Arrived
Spotted Near the zoo.
What the Helen of Troy is a meatless corned beef all about?”
Anyone happen to take a taste?
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2619 Connecticut Ave, NW
Back in February we noted that Woodley Cafe had gone dark after many years – I was a server there in 1997!! Anyway, I hear that their neighbor Macinytyre’s is looking to take over the space. (more…)
2649 Connecticut Ave, NW
Last week we shared some scuttlebutt about a Dim Sum restaurant coming to the former Starbucks in Woodley Park. Washingtonian now reports: “Han Palace Owner Will Open Two New Dim Sum Restaurants in DC” (more…)
2649 Connecticut Ave, NW
Sources say yes! To the former Starbucks location, which closed in September 2020 and was previously home to Cafe Paradiso. I’m hearing that a Dim Sum restaurant with roots in Tysons is coming. I give this a 91% accuracy rating. STAY TUNED.
This rental is located at 29th St NW near Calvert St NW. The Craigslist ad says:
“$3,696 / 3br – 1750ft2 – Super Cool 3BR/2BR+Den or Office with Amazing Terrace (Woodley Park) (more…)
2309 Calvert Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
I went to Afghan Grill for dinner in Woodley Park and the owner said they’re a few weeks from closing if their fortunes don’t improve. Apparently, convention goers at the Marriott Wardman Park accounted for 60% of their business, and they’re down over $200k in business as compared to a “normal”, pre-pandemic year. (more…)
Photo by Emily Gee
Thanks to Emily for sending: “Um, almost stepped on this LIVE crawdad on the mean streets of Woodley Park. Hot n Juicy Crawfish, come get your guy, he’s lost”
Ed. Note: Believe it or not, this is not the first street crawfish we’ve encountered.
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