
Thanks to Matt for sending the new Raising Cane’s signage from near the Amtrak gates on the first floor: (more…)

Thanks to Matt for sending the new Raising Cane’s signage from near the Amtrak gates on the first floor: (more…)

1717 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending: “It looks like the Butter Chicken Company is back! They’ve got a new location at 1717 Pennsylvania Avenue, around the corner from their original 18th Street (818 18th Street, NW) location.” (more…)

From The Pollo Company (2314 4th Street, NE):
“FREE CHICKEN to the first 50 customers during our grand opening!!(Friday- Saturday) Come try our juicy chicken, tasty lomo saltado, delicious sides and more! Enjoy 20% off your order Friday-Sunday. Come to the pollo company!” (more…)

2314 4th Street, NE (just off Rhode Island Ave)
Thanks to Melissa for sending: “Following up on the Huacatay saga in Edgewood (DCRA closed them down over a tax thing)… (more…)

7th and G Street, NW
From a press release:
“A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Washington D.C.’s Chinatown community on Thursday, March 2. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Deeben “DK” Kang as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A 7th Street.
Located at 707 G St. NW, Chick-fil-A 7th Street will be open for dine-in and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. (more…)

inside 3301 14th Street, NW
Thanks to Taylor for sending last night: “Dave’s Hot Chicken in Columbia Heights did a soft opening this evening. Their grand opening is tomorrow morning.” (Today, Friday!!)
More photos: (more…)

From an email:
“Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, today announced the grand opening of its newest restaurant, (more…)

14th and Park Road, NW
Last week when we spoke about What Chain Stores/Fast Casual/Restaurants is DC Missing? (which featured a photo of Dave’s) a reader messaged me: “I was told by an employee that they are opening February 24”
Update via email: “Dave’s Hot Chicken will not be opening until March 3, 2023″

Thanks to Matt for sending: “Cane’s under construction at Union Station!”
Godspeed and give this man a raise.
You can see Raising Cane’s menu here.
Stay tuned for an opening date.

photos courtesy Spicebird
From a press release:
“Spicebird, a new ghost kitchen concept from the team behind local Malaysian restaurant Makan and neighborhood sports bar The Thirsty Crow launched on February 2nd, 2023 for carryout and delivery service. The ghost kitchen will serve Southeast Asian inspired roast chicken with a variety of sides and sauces influenced by Chef James Wozniuk’s travels through southeastern Asia and his love for the region’s diverse culinary practices. In times of economic uncertainty, Spicebird aims to serve a delicious, approachable and affordable menu, and carryout orders can be placed for pickup at Makan or delivery through third party vendors. (more…)