Thanks to Emily and Matt for sending:
“a part of a tree fell on the corner of 16th and New Hampshire and brought down the little chandelier that had been hanging there for so long!” (more…)
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end of an era
651 Florida Ave NW at Georgia Ave/7th
Thanks to Thom for passing on Halfsmoke’s closing note:
“To our beloved HalfSmoke Family,
Our journey started on October 14, 2016, with the opening of our first restaurant in Shaw. Now our lease contract has come to an end. As such, our last day of service in Shaw will be Tuesday, May 27th.
Since opening in 2016, (more…)
2130 P Street, NW
Thanks to Luke and Van for sending: “Metro Supermarket, the little big grocery store, that’s been discreetly holding it down on that drag of P street between Dupont Circle and 22nd street for many years, is closing. (more…)
2414 18th Street, NW
Readers report: “ABCA shut down B&K Convenience in Adams Morgan. This place is a staple that’s been here forever.”
ABCA writes: (more…)
611 H Street, NW photo by Nils Huenerfuerst
Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC shared the sad news about Jackey Cafe back in late March:
“Jackey Cafe (611 H St. NW) is closing on April 4 — let’s show them some love! Facing rising rents and food costs, Jackey Cafe has made the difficult decision to shutter their doors after *40 years* of serving DC Chinatown.”
And Tony writes “Tony Cheng’s all closed up still.” (more…)
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…)