1408 14th Street, NW

The liquor license placard for Karaoke Cowboy says:

“A new Retailer’s Class C Tavern with a seating capacity of 50 and Total Occupancy Load of 80. Summer Garden with 50 seats. Applicant requests an Entertainment and Cover Charge Endorsement to provide live entertainment inside premises and outdoors in Summer Garden.” (more…)



lower level 1608 14th Street, NW via Rice Market

Thanks to Ammie and AF for sending word about Rice Market. Rice’s website says:

“Since 2003, Rice Restaurant has been providing locals and visitors a unique Thai dining experience on 14th Street, NW Washington DC. Now it’s time for us to introduce Rice Market located in the basement level of our restaurant. Created and operated by the same business partners as Rice Restaurant, we hope that Rice Market becomes your one-stop shop for all Thai and Asian needs. (more…)



14th and P Street, NW

In late September we confirmed our scuttlebutt that Dolcezza would be closing at 14th and P St, NW (also City Center, Wharf, Dupont Circle, and Bethesda) sometime in October. We now know who’s taking over the Logan space – South Block. The owner of South Block posts on his IG:

“Changing of the guard.

Excited and very fortunate to be opening our 11th @southblock location (and first standalone DC shop) in Logan Circle in the former Dolcezza spot on 14th & P st! Robb (owner of dolcezza) and I are friends… he and his business have been an amazing part of this community for years. We have big shoes to fill and I hope we do you proud! I look forward to seeing your awesome gelato in stores nationwide! (more…)



1819 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Sara for passing on t pow’s tweet: “Confirmed El Centro on 14th Street (U Street Corridor) will not reopen. Note: El Centro Georgetown is currently still open for dine-in service at 50% capacity as well as curbside to-go and delivery.”

Ed. Note: I’ve emailed the company for their comment but have not yet received a reply.

El Centro’s website currently says “WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED. VISIT US AT OUR GEORGETOWN LOCATION!”

El Centro opened up here after extensive renovations back in May 2011 (see what the space used to look before below: (more…)


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