One Thomas Circle, NW
Thanks to Cameron for sending:
“Whatttt – just heard West Wing at Thomas Circle was closing on FRIDAY! and a Wawa is going in its place. (Coworker spoke to the cashier!)”
Stay tuned for updates as the Wawa gets closer to opening.
1130 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Arniesa for passing on the sad news from Danielle’s:
“I am writing to let you know that I have made the decision to close both Danielle’s Desserts shops.
This was not an easy decision for me. However, I have determined that it is necessary to close the shops to address some critical health issues and to spend quality time with family members and friends that are so important to me. (more…)
963 Palmer Alley, NW
Back in December we learned that neighborhing Centrolina’s Chef Amy Brandwein would be opening Piccolina, a “fast-casual, all-day establishment” in the former RareSweets space in CityCenter. A liquor license placard has now been posted: (more…)
Thanks to Harrison O’Neill for sending:
“Just saw this on IG. Sign of the Whale closing… again?” (more…)
Thanks to Jessica for sending: “Ruth’s Chris is coming to the corner of 21st and L Streets NW.”
There is currently a Ruth’s Chris at 1801 Connecticut Avenue, NW. (more…)
via google maps
From MPD:
“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District announced an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Bicycle) offense that occurred on Monday, June 24, 2019, in the 1100 block of 19th Street, Northwest.
At approximately 2:20 pm, the suspect and the victim were involved in a verbal altercation at the listed location. During the altercation, the suspect threatened the victim, struck the victim with a bicycle and made homophobic slurs towards the victim. (more…)
1332 F Street, NW
From an email:
“In celebration of Wimbledon, the popular ping pong social club, SPIN, will host a series of upcoming events at its Downtown DC studio. Coming to a ping pong court near you is SPINBLEDON; During the week of July 8th-12th, SPIN locations throughout the country will host a series of events allowing players and spectators to experience the popular tennis championship like never before. The DC SPIN location is excited to debut an Astroturf installation at the studio’s center court – much like the iconic grass fields of Wimbledon – in their underground Press Building location, plus offer specialty drinks reminiscent of popular sips from across the pond. Highlights of the weeks’ events include a community ping pong tournament, a White Party with all-night happy hour for those dressed in white, and a Kids Day with free lessons, face painting and a kid-friendly drink and food menu. (more…)
via google maps
A liquor license placard for Proper 21 at 2031 K Street, NW says:
“A new C Restaurant serving American cuisine. Seating Capacity of 120, Total Occupancy Load of 240 and a Summer Garden with 60 Seats. The license will include an Entertainment Endorsement for the inside of the premises only.” (more…)
1724 L Street, NW
Ed. Note: See their menu here.
From a press release:
“June 25th is National Leon Day. It’s true, the National Day Calendar says so. This holiday is six months away from Christmas Day aka Noel. And what is Noel spelled backward? None other than Leon.
In the spirit of giving, LEON, the pioneer of “Naturally Fast Food” will give away free meals to all guests Leon, Leona, Noel, Noelle or anything vaguely similar. (more…)
15th and L Street, NW
Last week we learned that the fast casual Japanese restaurant Akedo, from one of the co-founders of a Japanese restaurant group, Zuma, was coming to the new Midtown Center building (the old Washington Post HQ.) (more…)