1730 Connecticut Ave, NW
BiBap opened up here back in January 2017. Thanks to Eric for sending word that they’ve closed but you can buy the business for $40,000. STAY TUNED.
Any fans of this spot?
Dupont Circle
“The bar at Vintage78” Photo by Rey Lopez
The transformation from Scion to Vintage78 is complete!
From a press release:
“Vintage78, the new modern Persian restaurant from the proprietors of Georgetown favorite Peacock Cafe, will officially open its doors for dinner service on Wednesday, August 28.
The first of its kind in Washington, Vintage78 (2100 P Street NW) boasts a modern Persian setting and full-service wine and bar program, all in celebration of the flavors of Iran. (more…)
1805 18th Street, NW @dannyleedc
Mandu suffered a devastating fire back in July 2017 and in the words of co-owner Chef Danny Lee:
“No words can describe how good it feels to have guests back in our house on 18th St.”
Mandu was a neighborhood gem and one of the truly great spots in town where you knew you were going to have a awesome meal in a chill atmosphere every single time. Fortunately, Anju is fixing to pick right up where Mandu left off. If not even more so. I took an early taste last night and haven’t stopped smiling since. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Joe Flood
From an email:
“Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets presents the 10th Annual 17th Street Festival, featuring a wide variety of vendors, including artists, makers, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, politicians, and kids activities. The community event is free and will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 12:00-6:00 p.m. in the 1500-1600 blocks of 17th Street, NW. (more…)
1330 19th Street, NW
Ed. Note: Buffalo’s Farewell Party is this Saturday.
A liquor license placard for Swingers says:
“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurantserving sandwiches and salads with a mini-golf course on premises. Applicant is applying for two Summer Garden Endorsements. (more…)
Thanks to Ken for sending: “The mysterious microscope store that is never open in Dupont has sold out!” (more…)
1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW photo by Scott Suchman
From a press release:
“Muncheez, a Middle Eastern fast casual restaurant with locations in Georgetown and Tenleytown, announces the grand opening of its new Dupont Circle location on Friday, August 23, 2019. Located at 1317 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Muncheez Dupont Circle will open doors at 11:00 a.m., and the first 200 people in line will receive a complimentary bowl or signature pita.
The latest additions to the Muncheez menu feature a cauliflower pita made with French fries, lettuce, tomatoes and tahini and a lentil tabbouleh mezze. New components to the eatery’s popular bowls include lentils and baby spinach as a base and fried cauliflower as a protein, expanding the vegan and vegetarian options available for lunch and dinner. Signature Muncheez menu options remain, including chicken and beef shawarmas, hand-rolled spinach pies, kibbes and grape leaves, manakeesh, a Mediterranean-style flatbread, mini pizzas, Nutella crepes, and the option to build your own bowl. (more…)
1739 Connecticut Ave, NW
“Dear PoPville,
No one, and I mean NO ONE, seems to know what this shop with a great window but not much more (e.g. it’s never open) is all about. Do you? It’s on the east side of Connecticut Ave north of the circle between R and S. Any ideas?”
Aaron writes (and sends the photo above):
“There’s a new business there that is either DC’s newest and most secret speakeasy, or DC’s weirdest retail experiment. It purports to be “Capital Microscope Supply Company”, but how many microscopes do you have to sell to walk-ins to pay rent on the 1700 block of Connecticut?? Even better, they have rotating teaser signs posted on the door – this week it’s “Summer Hours now in effect”.
This has got to be some kind of bar or secret restaurant.”
Back in June we spoke about it and learned: (more…)
2100 P Street, NW
Back in April we learned that Persian cuisine was coming to the former Scion space which closed after 10 years back in August 2018. Vintage 78’s tease photos look great: (more…)
2122 P Street, NW
This is the former hair salon and Crepes a Go-Go before them next to Asia 54. (more…)