420 K Street, NW
Big news from A Baked Joint:
“After 10 incredible years in our current space, we’re excited to share that A Baked Joint is moving next door! Starting this September, we’ll be operating out of our sibling space, la Betty.
This new chapter will bring a refreshed and reimagined A Baked Joint — still (more…)
716 Monroe Street, NE
Super sad news out of Brookland:
“To Our Valued Guests and Community,
After 10 and a half incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to permanently close Brookland Pint. Our final day of service will be Saturday, May 24. (more…)
1827 Adams Mill Road, NW opening week back in February 2016
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of hitting up Tail Up Goat, you know what I’m talking about. This is a very very sad loss coming.
Tail Up Goat posts on their IG:
“Big news, big feelings.
We’re filled with so much gratitude for what we’ve built together at Tail Up Goat. Over the next eight months, (more…)
1224 H Street, NE via Sticky Rice
I don’t know if it’s just because I’m old but this one hits hard. I remember the excitement of when they first opened, which feels not that long ago… 17 years!!
About a week ago Sticky Rice shared the super sad news:
“After 17 unforgettable years, Sticky Rice DC is closing its doors. 💔
This decision wasn’t easy. The pandemic, decreased foot traffic, rising food costs, labor costs, and the impact of Initiative 82 have all made it impossible for us to continue. We fought hard—but it’s time to say goodbye. (more…)
2100 P Street, NW
A new construction permit says that “alteration will incorporate a separate existing vacant restaurant tenant space into the hotel ground floor…remove the kitchen…” (more…)
Thanks to Flora for sending the sad news about Negril.
Oof, but “with hope of relocation coming soon.” (more…)
1830 Columbia Road, NW. thanks to Terry for the heads up and the photo
After 28 years an end of an era nears for Miss Pixie’s (via email):
“Very likely to retire at the end of the year… at 65 I’m ready to retire! (more…)
12th and Jackson Street, NE opened here back in June 2014
Brookland’s Finest truly lived up to their name. This is a very tough loss.
Brookland’s Finest owner Tony T writes:
“Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we are going to have to close the doors at Brookland’s Finest. A word I grew to hate during the lockdown was pivot. Unfortunately, we could not pivot at BF. There were many factors. (more…)
410 7th Street, NW
Hill Country opened here with great fanfare back in 2011. There were strong opinions about their BBQ. Thanks to a tipster for letting me know and I have now confirmed that Hill Country is closing next Friday, March 28th. (more…)
319 7th Street, SE via sales listing
“Dear PoPville,
I visited the Fairy Godmother Childrens toys and bookstore in Eastern market to buy a gift today and the store was almost empty. (more…)