From Charlie Palmer Steak DC:
“After 22 incredible years, we’re bidding a fond farewell to 101 Constitution Avenue. On November 29, 2024, Charlie Palmer Steak DC will serve its final prime steaks, chops, and celebratory moments. Stop by for one last lunch, dinner, or a toast at the bar with Lamar. Thank you, Washington, DC, for being part of our story.” (more…)
2011 S Street, NW
Thanks to Noa for passing on the word about ThaiphoonThaiphoon closing in Dupont Circle: (more…)
Friends, Washingtontonians, countrymen, lend me your ears – irony is not dead.
I come to bury Taffer’s, not to praise it.
The evil that reality tv proclaimed experts do lives after them;
The good is oft interred with their draft menus;
So let it be with Taffer’s. The noble Commentariat
Hath told you Taffer’s was ambitious…
But here I am to speak what I do know.
You all did mock them once, not without cause:
What cause withholds you then, to mourn for him?
O judgment! thou art fled to nearby fast casual cantinas
My heart is in the coffin there at this prime retail/restaurant space,
And I must pause till someone new takes it over.
Thanks to MML for sending to us yesterday, now that I’ve had time to digest the news, without further ado:
“Learned yesterday that Taffer’s is closing. We had reservations for after the Caps game Saturday and received this email yesterday.” (more…)
3534 Georgia Ave, NW
A. asks: “is Mom N Pops Antiques in Park View closing? There’s new “For Sale” window wraps up saying ground floor business and residential. It’s currently one floor, so it would be awful to see this place go & another condo building go in.”
Thanks to J. for sharing photos: “The inside looked normal. Everything still in there. And that sign on the door must be recent.”
This is almost too painful a sight to bear. Mom n Pop Antiques is 38 years old!! (more…)
201 Upshur Street, NW
Ed. Note: Slash Run opened with great fanfare back on July 16, 2015. In 2018 it was sold to manager Christine Lilyea. Prior to Slash Run this space was home to J ‘n G Tavern and of course El Limeno and briefly La Joya Steakhouse. Updates when we learn what becomes of the space.
Thanks to Mike for passing on the super sad news from Slash Run:
“Hey good people / Slash Fans
Me and the employees LARRY, BRIAN, LILY AND CAROLINA at Slash want to say thank you for your patronage over the last decade through the pandemic and more ♥️ thank you to the bands who performed here with their whole hearts ⚡️as we get closer to the lease ending 😢I have decided not to renew my lease as it has been a trying last two years, (more…)
1100 New York Ave, NW
Sad words from Haad Thai (thanks to A. for passing on):
“I am saddened to inform my customers and friends, many of whom I consider family, that Haad Thai Restaurant will close its doors for the final time on October 26, 2024. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020, we were unable to renegotiate our Lease extension with the Landlord. (more…)
Thanks to Stephen for the update: “END OF AN ERA
The 2016 International Jazz Day sign has been removed from 15th and M NW in D.C. (more…)
photo by angela n.
From a press release:
“This year’s DC Holiday Market returns with a new name and a new location. Diverse Markets Management in partnership with The Dupont Circle Business Improvement District (BID) will once again host the most successful holiday market in Washington DC – changing its name from “Downtown” to “DC Holiday Market” – and in a new location, the historic Dupont Circle. Located at the 1500 block of 19th Street, NW, the DC Holiday Market will open Friday, November 22, 2024 and run through Sunday, December 15, 2024. This year, visitors can enjoy a new line up of entertainment, unique exhibitors, sweet treats and festive decor and lights throughout the season. (more…)
Harry Thomas Way and Eckington Place NE
Ed. Note: Qualia announced they would not be reopening their Petworth location, now home to Snappy’s, back in 2023.
From an email:
“After nearly eight years of serving the Eckington neighborhood, we have reached the end of our lease term. Despite the ongoing support of our landlords through the difficulties of the past five years, operating a brick-and-mortar business in DC is an increasingly costly proposition. It has always been our sincerest hope to be an asset to the community and positive force in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, intentions alone are not sufficient to finance a business.
And so, our last day of serving the public will be Monday, November 25. (more…)
1700 K Street, NW
From a press release:
“Partners Nasr El Hage, Nellie Elana Gebrail, and Dany Abi-Najm are pleased to announce the spring 2025 opening of Barbouzard. Inspired by the glamor of the Mediterranean seascape and Cote D’Azur, the new dining destination will blend sophisticated tastes with an alluring day-to-night ambiance.
Located in the heart of Downtown D.C. at 1700 K St NW, Barbouzard will emerge following an ambitious floor-to-ceiling renovation of the former Kellari Taverna space. (more…)