1647 20th St, NW (at R just off Connecticut Ave.)
Thanks to all who emailed and tweeted us word of the new restaurant signage.
Cosi abruptly closed back in October 2014. Eater DC reported that a Bareburger will be taking over the space. You can check out Bareburger’s menus here.
Interesting to note that this is right next door the to the former five guys burger spot that permanently closed in August. Also not far from where the smashburger closed in December.
2157 P Street, NW
Thanks to @OhBootsy for sending us the update. Back in February we first learned a Z Burger would be moving into the former Falafel spot on the west end of P Street in Dupont. Getting very close.
14th and Colorado Ave, NW
We’ve been waiting a long time to see what the heck is going on with the old cleaners at 14th and Colorado Ave, NW. Brightwood Bar and Restaurant out – Swampoodle in! Their Facebook page says:
“Hey #DC! We are working hard to bring you an exciting new restaurant to the area! Follow along as we bring you updates from the ground up. #new #localfood #comingsoon”
“We are eager for you to come join us at the bar for brunch! Delicious food and brunch cocktails await you.”
“On a bright and sunny DC day you and your family will love enjoying a meal on our outside patio!”
“Although it may not feel like it today, Spring is here and that means we are that much closer to opening our doors! We can’t wait for you to sit in our chairs and have a burger at Swampoodle DC!”
Nevermind that Swampoodle was an old neighborhood name nowhere near here (by Union Station today) – this sounds promising! Stay tuned.
1028 19th Street, NW
Ed. Note: This is the former Boloco Burritos space that abruptly closed in December. I stopped by yesterday and was told more Red Robin’s are coming too.
From a press release:
“Even more residents and workers in Washington, DC will be able to enjoy their fill of the gourmet, fast and heavenly burger experience – a place where burger lovers can delight in a variety of fire-grilled creations using fresh, unique ingredients that made Red Robin® restaurants famous. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (Red Robin) today announced that a second Washington, DC-area Red Robin Burger Works® will open on March 23, 2015 at 1028 19th Street, NW in the Golden Triangle.
The new 19th and L Street location remixes the classic atmosphere of Red Robin restaurants, which has welcomed guests for more than four decades, in a quick-serve dining format with a modern twist: gourmet, mouth-watering burgers, starting at $4.99, and fries in under five minutes from when you order. Nearby Residents and workers will be able to “Get Their Quick Fix of YUMMM®” at Red Robin Burger Works and enjoy many of Red Robin’s signature burgers, such as the Whiskey River® BBQ burger, Royal Red Robin Burger® (topped with a fresh fried egg), the Banzai Burger® with grilled pineapple or the Guacamole Bacon burger.
Hours for the new location are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. In addition to breakfast options in the morning, the restaurant’s full menu will be offered all day. (more…)
1931 14th St, NW
Last week a reader noted that Black and Orange burgers had closed at 14th and U St, NW. A number of commenters and twitter followers wrote that it still looked open. On Saturday Charles wrote:
“I just ate at the 14th and U location last night… There were also no signs that it was going to shut down in any way”
Last week I also noted that Black and Orange’s phone was disconnected and their website was down. Another subtle sign that Black and Orange is no more:
So I stopped by on Sunday to see what was up. Though they were closed at the time – it appears we have a name change going on:
Bo$$ Burger & Breakfast it is. Or soon will be.
14th Street looking south toward Elysium development:
1931 14th St, NW
@GrahamCC tweets us:
“@PoPville Did you know the Black and Orange at 14th and U closed?”
Black and Orange opened their 14th Street location back in Feb. 2012. Their Dupont location closed in Dec. 2014.
2157 P Street, NW
I hadn’t even realized the falafel place had closed. The permit (and not pictured but Z Burger food truck) out front – reveal that Z Burger is taking over the space:
Updates when they open.
1028 19th Street, NW
Boloco burritos abruptly closed back in December on 19th between K and L streets. It is unrecognizable now as the wood front has been removed. But I noticed a new permit up saying a new restaurant is coming. Washington Business Journal reported it will be a:
“Red Robin’s Burger Works. This will be the second D.C. location for the Red Robin burger concept. The first is located at L’Enfant Plaza.”
You can see their menu here.
1300 Connecticut Ave, NW
Thanks to a reader for sending:
“Looks like Black and Orange is officially no more. I’ll definitely miss this place.
On the plus side, the new Surfside around the corner is opening in January. On Saturday I talked to the owner who was checking out the building. He said that all of the fixtures are done and they’ll be opening “soon in the new year.”
1800 N Street, NW just west of Connecticut Ave
@pcpontificates tweets us:
“.@PoPville @Smashburger Dupont sign being loaded up in a truck. Location now closed. Dupont rats strike again?”
A call to the store confirms that they closed yesterday and are moving to Alexandria. They were unable to give a reason for the abrupt closure. Smashburger opened up back in Sept. 2013.
1739 Connecticut Avenue, NW