“Dear PoPville,
Wawa is continuing their DMV expansion with a location at Metro Center.
From what I know they are opening in Columbia Heights, Tenleytown, Adams Morgan, Vienna and Ashburn in the near future too.”
Downtown
courtesy Taqueria Local
From a press release:
“Taqueria Local announces they will celebrate their One-Year Anniversary by giving away FREE tacos on Monday March 18th, 2019. Customers will receive two free (ground beef, chicken or vegetarian) tacos per person between the hours of 11am-3pm.
Taqueria Local opened last March at 1627 K Street, NW with a mouthwatering menu of locally sourced tacos, burritos and Mexican snacks, as well as a handful of desserts. In addition to its extensive food menu, Taqueria Local also serves a variety of bottled Mexican sodas, margaritas, Mexican beer, and wine. (more…)
More cool reflections from William McKenna this morning: “The effect from the building is growing on me.” (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
Thanks to a reader for sending word that “the Starbucks at 18th and I Street, NW is closing April 1st. It always seemed busier than others downtown.”
This will follow other recent closures in Dupont at 1301 Connecticut Avenue, NW and 21st and P and the one on 77 H Street, NW, AND 9th and G St, NW as well as the coming closure of one in Glover Park next month.
1829 M Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is formerly the Bombay Express and briefly pizza kabob space.
Thanks to Joanne for sending:
“DC will have a new Filipino restaurant in town. The Flipside will have it’s soft opening this weekend featuring dishes by Chef Red of KalyeDC. (more…)
1210 18th Street, NW just off Connecticut north of M Street
Reminder from Nando’s:
“Need lunch, Washington? Then hurry to Nando’s Dupont Circle today for a Nando’s “Dash.” Nando’s will be offering succulent PERi-PERi chicken and other entrees–for free–to our guests from 11am to 1pm on Thursday March 7th.
What’s a #NandosDash? Simply dash on over to the Nando’s PERi-PERi restaurant on Dupont Circle (1210 18th Street, NW) to get a free quarter-chicken, chicken sandwich, wrap, or pita. It’s Nando’s way of saying thank you to its patient fans during our recent renovation. (more…)
Thanks to Scott for sending from The Block:
“HEY YALL! We are so excited to be bringin ANOTHER Block to DC @theblock.dc this spring – we will be right by the Farragut North metro stop off Vermont Ave NW. we are currently looking for team members to join us (management, front and back of house). Please apply online at theblockfoodhall.com/careers”
Their website says:
“Whether you’re lookin’ for great food or desserts, need a drink (or two), or just want a place to hangout with friends, we got you covered! (more…)
1615 L Street,NW
Thanks to a tipster for passing on a job listing saying they are opening in April. The liquor license application for Officina Cafe says:
“New Restaurant delivering food and alcohol to offices throughout the building. Summer Garden with 60 seats. Total Occupancy Loadis150 with seating for 60 inside premises. Requesting an Entertainment Endorsement to provide live entertainment and dancing indoors and outdoors.”
In October Officina opened their Wharf location.
Eater reported:
“Stefanelli says the Officina Cafe will primarily serve breakfast, lunch, and happy hour. He’s still working out the possibility of dinner. The chef is envisioning Roman pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, salads, coffee, and cocktails.”
Updates as the cafe gets closer to opening downtown.
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW
About a week ago we reported the closure of Victoria’s Secret (followed by closures of Art of Shaving, and Rochester Big & Tall in March.). In the Big and Tall closing post a commenter confirmed some scuttlebutt that I’d been hearing:
“DCRA permits show that Sephora is moving into at least some of this space – 6000 sq ft.”
STAY TUNED.
1020 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending:
“I just walked by the Rochester Big and Tall that’s in the same building on Connecticut as the recently departed Art of Shaving and Victoria’s Secret. Rochester is leaving too, on March 23. (more…)