Penn Quarter

That was fast! We just learned about Giordano’s last week.

“Opening where the old mxdx used to be on 14th st (14th & F)”

Their new liquor license placard says:

“New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant with a Seating Capacity of 125 indoors, a Sidewalk Cafe with 24 Seats, and a Total Occupancy Load of 125. Alcohol Carry-out and Delivery Endorsement.”

However a peek inside reveals, well, Spring 2026 it is: (more…)


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  • Finished lower level with fireplace

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 7BR/7 full + 2 half-bath brand-new Coba Properties build in Observatory Circle, with an elevator to all four levels, a golf-simulator-ready lower level, and a detached two-car garage topped by its own guest suite—all for $5M.
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coffee


1600 U Street, NW

Thanks to Emily for sending:

“Good morning! I believe they closed over a month ago, but all their TV screens are still on inside as well as the lights! Wonder if this means anything.”

Ed. Note: This Starbucks closed here in December. For a hot second it looked like a Compass Coffee could be coming but that was never confirmed. Maybe Starbucks will give it another go?

STAY TUNED.


Event

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Downtown


717 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Casey for sending:

“Stopped by the CVS that’s closest to my office, typically went 2-3 times a week to grab a drink, snack, or health-related thing but haven’t in the last month – stopped by this morning and noticed that it’s closing on 12/2 and pretty much all of the perishables are gone. (more…)


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Dupont Circle

From MPD:

“From Friday, November 14, 2025 through Wednesday, December 14, 2025, the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be a street closure that motorists should take into consideration:

From Friday, November 14, 2025 through Wednesday, December 14, 2025, the following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking and closed to vehicle traffic:

New Hampshire from Dupont Circle to Q Street, NW