901 New York Avenue, NW
From Acadiana (who opened back in 2005):
“It is with great sadness we announce the closing of Acadiana Restaurant in downtown DC. Acadiana will remain open for a month-long PARDI GRAS to celebrate many wonderful years, and will close permanently after New Year’s Eve as our lease is terminating. (more…)
Thanks to Jeff for sending:
“Apparently this person thought it was a good idea to park their car at the corner of 13th and Pennsylvania”
Ed. Note: Caption Contest – Go!
11th and K Street, NW courtesy The Moxy
From a press release:
“The experiential and spirited Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott International, officially opened its doors to guests and the local Washington D.C. community. The new Moxy D.C. will boldly reinvent the lifestyle hotel experience in the nation’s capital, positioning itself as the ultimate destination for engaging, smart and free-spirited travelers.
Courtesy The Moxy
Partially built within a historic building dating back to 1870, the former home to a Civil War Union General, Moxy D.C. is a hotel that embraces the city’s past with an eye to the future. The hotel’s interior design, led by Dash Design, is industrial chic; where style meets function throughout the 200-room, 14-story hotel situated on 1011 K Street NW in downtown D.C. Polished concrete floors, exposed concrete columns, and open ceilings give way to a vibrant art-filled lobby, featuring original work by local D.C. artist Michael Crossett and a video art installation by international artist Rahul Jhad, winner of the hotel’s #BlankCanvas campaign competition. (more…)
1130 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Au Bon Pain Smo Bon Pain…Thanks to Jonathan Padget for sharing:
“I rather like @laMadeleine — it’s Tex-French! — and I’ll be happy to have one near #DupontCircle at 1130 Connecticut Avenue NW in @GoldenTriDC. Bonjour y’all!”
Check out their menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.
11th and I Street, NW
Womp, womp.
Thanks to Justin for sending: “There’s been construction for several months and they’ve finally taken the paper down on the first floor space and it looks like they are well on their way to finishing a new CVS.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user pablo.raw
From the National Gallery of Art:
“The 2018-2019 ice-skating season at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink will begin November 17 Monday the 19th and continue through March 10, weather permitting. Located on the National Mall between 7th and 9th Streets along Constitution Avenue NW, the ice rink remains a favorite DC destination, attracting thousands of visitors each year. (more…)
1399 New York Ave, NW. I believe entrance is on 14th Street
Thanks to Hannah for sending the Gong Cha update.
Gong Cha’s website says:
“The house special product is “Gong Cha Milk Foam Series”. The special-made milk foam took a long time to develop before Gong Cha founded. The main idea was from the milk foam on Coffee Latte, and to improve the taste with salty flavor. The Milk Foam tea contains a lower layer of brewed tea covered by an upper layer of special creamer. Creamy taste with fantastic mixture surprises customers and gives supreme experience.. This series is the best seller in Gong Cha stores.”
See the full menu here.
1214 18th Street, NW
On October 18th I posted some scuttlebutt about a likely Chick Fil A location here. There were MANY opinions.
Thanks to all who messaged the confirmation from Washington Business Journal:
“The fast-food poultry purveyor has signed a 15-year lease — with 14 years of optional extensions — with an affiliate of Douglas Development Corp. for 1214 18th St. NW, a couple blocks south of Dupont Circle.”
Ed. Note: One day I will find out what WBJ has on the Jemal family/Douglas Development Corp. Kidding, kidding. Kinda.
Standby for an opening date and the upcoming Chicken Wars with Nando’s down the block.
15th and L Street, NW
Thanks to Catherine and Bryan for sending. In April the Washington Business Journal reported:
“Nicholas Stefanelli, owner and chef of Masseria, will open a 12,000-square-foot, full-service Greek restaurant at Midtown Center, the new home of Fannie Mae.”
Chef and owner of the Michelin starred Masseria in Union Market, Stefanelli also just opened Officina on the Wharf. Stay tuned for an opening date for the new Greek place.
Next to where Blue Bottle is coming:
1734 L Street, NW
Thanks to Elayne for restoring calm:
“people in a panic that Starbucks on L St, NW near CT. Ave. is closed. Don’t worry, it’s just for 2 weeks for renovations.”