5310 Western Ave

Artificial Turf is trending!!

But why?

Anyway it’s quite a large space that goes all the way around the back:

The Heights website sounds promising, though dates are obviously getting pushed back, and says (Opening Early 2023):

“The Heights is our new Food Hall opening at the end of 2022 in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

The Heights will include one full-service restaurant (Urbano), a full-service bar (The Heights Bar), a speakeasy (The Turncoat), and eight local food stalls, including one stall picked from Urbano’s “Stall Wars” competition.

We expect the following culinary partners at this anticipated culinary space: Read More

5205 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Megan, Stephanie, Andrea and Donald: “So excited to have this in the neighborhood!! With so much closed/closing in the area, it’s nice to see something the residents can use! It’s the old Paul Liquor at 5205 Wisconsin.”

“Is there any other information/details about The Dog Coop?”

Another reader writes: “the owner of the new daycare has been walking our dog and many dogs in the area forever. She’s truly wonderful and I can’t wait for her daycare to open, because I’ve never met anyone who cares more about making sure pups are happy and well cared for!”

5247 Wisconsin Avenue, NW previously home to Chatter/Chadwicks/Chad’s

Thanks to all who emailed and messaged: “Alley Cat in Friendship Heights officially opened last week. They are having their grand opening this Sunday”

Alley Cat’s Facebook says: “Come on in for the only best Moroccan dishes in the whole District of Columbia” Read More

Thanks to readers for reporting over the weekend: “TJ Maxx in Friendship Heights today only to find that yesterday they closed permanently. I think Mazza Gallerie is now completely empty.” Read More

5333 Wisconsin Ave, NW. Once upon a time photo by m01229

Thanks to a reader for the heads up after yesterday’s news about TJ Maxx closing December 24th:

“DSW is closing January 21st.”

I called DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse this morning and they confirmed January 21st will be their last day.

DSW opened in Friendship Heights back in 2012.

5300 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Thanks to Noah for sending: “Friendship Heights T.J. maxx closing Dec. 24th. Everything is 20% off this week!” Read More

From MPD:

“On Saturday, November 5, 2022, the DC Department of Transportation’s Open Streets event will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be parking restrictions and street closures that motorists should take into consideration:

The following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking from 2:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:

Wisconsin Avenue from Western Avenue to Tenley Circle, NW

The following street will be closed to vehicular traffic from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.:

Wisconsin Avenue from Western Avenue to Tenley Circle, NW

Please note, although vehicular traffic will not be able to cross Wisconsin Avenue from Western Avenue to Tenley Circle, NW, from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., residents will still be able to access their homes if they live east or west of Wisconsin Avenue by using alternative routes other than Wisconsin Avenue.”

From an email:

“Open Streets is Coming to Wisconsin Avenue NW on Saturday November 5, 2022 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm! All ages are invited for a morning of live performances by Top 5 Band, and the Kevin Jefferson Quartet plus an array of outdoor activities such as interactive art installations from Chalk Riot, Project Create and Harpist Art, a crochet and knitting station from Kyra’s Kreations, and a Pony Petting Zoo! Read More

5247 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Thanks to Christina for sending the latest at the old Chatter/Chadwicks/Chad’s space in Friendship Heights.

The liquor license placard for Alley Cat said: Read More

5471 Wisconsin Avenue

This is the former home to Mi Cocina Tex-Mex, and more recently Little Beet. Seven Reasons is located at 2208 14th Street, NW a couple blocks north of U Street. You can see their menu here.

Joy by Seven Reasons website says:

“Have fun
Get crazy
Be sexy
enJOY…” Read More

4200 block Fessenden Street, NW just off Wisconsin Ave

The owner of Sol Mexican shares the frustrating news yesterday. They were last broken into, along with neighbors, in June.

Sol Mexican Grill is located at 4220 Fessenden St NW and you can see their menu here. They are open 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.  (closed Sundays.)