700 V Street, NW at 7th/Georgia Ave

Holy smokes, thanks to B. for sending the Torrie’s listing:

“Restaurant for lease in Shaw. First time available in over 30 years, Read More

414 K Street, NW

Thanks to Michael for sending the latest from 2fiftybbq coming to the the former Toscana Market space: “grand opening is set for this Saturday.”

Website says: “Opening January 13th – 11am”

Last year we noted that 2fiftybbq ranked #19 in the Top 50 “Barbecue Joints Of 2023” by Southern Living.

2300 Washington Place, NE

Thanks to B. for sending from Rhode Island Row. The Carolina Kitchen opened here back in 2014. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.

414 K Street, NW

Thanks to Michael for sending the progress report on the 2fiftybbq coming to the former Toscana Market space. Stay tuned for an opening date.

Back in September we noted that 2fiftybbq ranked #19 in the Top 50 “Barbecue Joints Of 2023” by Southern Living.

From Southern Living:

“These days Texas-style barbecue can be found all over the South, but what makes 2fifty special is the personal spins that owners Fernando González and Debby Portillo add. In 2018, the couple moved from their native El Salvador to the D.C. suburb of Riverdale Park, Maryland, and started selling slow-smoked meats at the local farmers market. Read More

414 K Street, NW

Earlier this week we learned that Toscana Market has moved locations to La Cosecha. Thanks to eatdc for replying that 2fiftybbq will be taking over the space!

Stay tuned for an exact opening date.

From a press release:

“MRP Realty, a developer of commercial, residential, industrial and mixed-use real estate along the Southeast corridor, announced today the addition of three new vendors coming soon to Bryant Street Market in the rapidly burgeoning Bryant Street development in DC’s Edgewood neighborhood: Doki Doki BBQ, Grassfed Griddle, and Jaliyaa Coffee. To celebrate the food hall’s expanded list of diverse local vendors, MRP will host the first-ever brunch event at Bryant Street Market on Saturday, July 29th, 10am-1pm, allowing the public to sample the range of flavors brought by open and soon-to-open stalls.

photo by Albert Ting

Doki Doki BBQ, Read More

photo via Chef Fernando Gonzalez

Ed. Note: I am not affiliated with ChiKo, I am, however, obsessed with them.

My goodness, check out ChiKo’s BBQ Week specials:

Thursday 7/20 – Guest Chef

DMV – 2Fifty BBQ

2Fifty Texas BBQ Chopped Brisket Bao Buns | 9

BBQ Spiced Hoisin, B&B Pickles

And check out today’s and the rest of the week: Read More

732 Maryland Ave, NE

“Dear PoPville,

We saw some work being done at the old Kenny’s BBQ location. The worker I talked to didn’t know exactly what it was going to be, but he was installing a cornmeal grinder, so maybe texmex?” Read More

5708 Connecticut Ave, NW

Thanks to F. for sending “Signage just went up.”

Well this is fantastic news!! Check out Due South’s Navy Yard menus here and stay tuned for an opening date.