303 7th Street, SE

Ed. Note: Almost exactly 8 years ago, then First Lady Michelle Obama visited Radici.

Thanks to all who passed on the super sad news from Radici:

“After over a decade of memories, we will be closing our doors at our current location on April 28th. Your support has meant the world to us. Grazie di cuore to our amazing community.” Read More

1030 15th Street, NW

Thanks to Jim for sending news about this G Street Food, which opened back in 2014.: Read More

2104 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Dave for sending from the Meeps storefront: Read More

Updates: Thanks to Ced for sending at 12:30pm

“The van is being towed now” Read More

1331 14th Street, NW

In mid February we posted that the Monarch Novelties building had been marked vacant (those green stickers) on 14th Street. Thanks to Chris and Mark for sending the latest: Read More

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

1355 H Street, NE

Thanks to G. for sending this painful last look at Biergarten Haus.

Stay tuned to see who takes over the space.

1433 H Street, NE

Thanks to B. for sending: “there is a liquor store in the old Argonaut spot so that brings an end to that saga even if people had hoped for a new restaurant. Read More

Thanks to Susan for sending the shot above, note the flowers and liquor bottle (Makers Mark) at the base.

NPS writes: “While the Arboretum will propagate clippings of “Stumpy” to create trees that are genetic matches, it will still be necessary to remove it as part of the seawall rehabilitation project.”

I always took Stumpy for a gin drinker… Read More

1101 K Street, NW

On Friday we shared some scuttlebutt about Brasserie Beck’s likely coming closure.

The official word: “As of March 17,2024, Brasserie Beck is permanently closed. Thank you to all our guests and staff for a wonderful 17 years!

“With a mix of emotions, we share the news of Brasserie Beck’s closure. Today marks the end of our service after 17 years of operation. Since opening our doors in April 2007, Brasserie Beck has been a DC staple known for its Belgian cuisine, wide selection of European beers, lively patio and bar scene, and welcoming atmosphere. Read More