1527 14th Street, NW previously the longtime home of Great Wall before 54 Noodles Bar

So much for “temporarily closed”

Thanks to Nate for sending the final word: the 54 Noodles Bar space is now officially for lease. Yesterday we noted that things were not looking good. Today it’s official.

54 Noodles Bar only opened here in April 2024.

Stay tuned for updates when we learn who takes over the space.



Cocktail Bar. 2 entrances: 130 Blagden Alley / 1230 9th St NW – Basement

Parting words from Never Looked Better:

“We opened in the middle of a pandemic, kept going after losing a beloved founding partner, and somehow created a space full of music, cocktails, and community. None of it would have been possible without our amazing staff—the true soul of this bar. To our bar team, security team, our DJs, and everyone who poured their hearts into this place: thank you.

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505 H Street, NW

Thanks to Jon for sending: “Very sad, was our go-to sushi place for many years. Hope they find way back.”

Momiji shares the sad news:

“To our amazing clientele and DC community, we regret to share with everyone that we are planning to close Momiji at the end of the September (9/30). We have lost our lease to the incoming hotel project, and are unable to delay the inevitable.

Thank you for being with us for 17 years. (more…)



15th and P Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

It looks like Planta Cocina on 14th and P seems to be closed. I walked by on my way to Whole Foods the other day, noticed it was dark, and thought, oh, maybe it’s the one day they’re closed. Walked by on the way to WF tonight and it was completely dark AGAIN. When I went to make a reservation for next Thursday, the option for Planta Cocina had been removed (but not for Planta Queen). Can you look into this and see what the deal is?”

Another reader sends Planta’s farewell not for PLANTA Cocina P Street: (more…)



950 15th Street, NW

“Serving Low Country Cuisine since 1993

Low-Country Cuisine. The Soul of Washington, D.C. Gracious service and Southern Hospitality.”

WBJ first reported back in July:

“Georgia Brown’s poised to close”

And it sounds like it actually happened yesterday. Lots of chatter online about Georgia Brown’s having closed. Their website and phone are still live but their social media hasn’t been updated since the end of June. Perhaps more tellingly, there are no longer any open reservation spots available: (more…)


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